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On April 23, 2024 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | April 23, 2024 — Amid ongoing protests by pro-Palestinian and anti-genocide student advocates at Columbia and other universities, the White House issued a response condemning violence and physical intimidation against Jewish students. MPAC strongly denounces any form of hate or discrimination on college campuses. However,…

MPAC Reiterates Call to US Government to Assess Israel’s Impact on US National Security following Israeli strike on Iran

On April 19, 2024 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | April 19, 2024 — Last night, Israel’s strike on Iran further heightened tensions in the region, moving the conflict closer to a wider regional war. In the hours since the attack, the White House has remained largely silent. The Biden Administration’s attempt to distance itself…

MPAC Calls on US Government to Assess Israel’s Impact on National Security

On April 16, 2024 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | April 16, 2024 — The recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran in the Middle East poses a serious threat to regional stability and our U.S. national security. On April 1st, Israel attacked the Iranian consulate in Syria, violating international law and resulting in…

MPAC Decounces USC’s Suppression of Free Speech and Academic Freedom

On April 15, 2024 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | April 15, 2024 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) is outraged by the University of Southern California’s (USC) decision to cancel the valedictorian speech at this year’s commencement. The verdict came after pressure from pro-Israel critics who have harassed Asna Tabassum, the 2024 valedictorian, online…

MPAC Urges DoE to Implement Full Strategy to Protect Students from Discrimination

On March 15, 2024 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | March 15, 2024 — In preparation for the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the U.S. Department of Education’s (DoE) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a statement reaffirming the obligation of all schools to combat discrimination against Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian, Hindu, and Palestinian students.

“I Will No Longer Be Complicit in Genocide”

On February 26, 2024 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | February 26, 2024 — United States Air Force active duty member Aaron Bushnell, who set himself on fire outside of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, has died of his injuries. The twenty-five-year-old live streamed the self-immolation on Sunday, stating that he will “no…

A New Dark Hour for Leaders of the Free World

On February 16, 2024 By MPAC

Today we witness our darkest hour yet as leaders of the free world. For the past 130 days, the people of Palestine have faced relentless assaults since Israel invaded Gaza. Despite a resounding call from concerned Americans like us for a ceasefire, our leadership persists in unwavering support for Israel’s…

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