News & Analysis (8/8/15)

Children from many Muslim countries were stolen from their parents at birth and given to Israeli Families, in the 1950s:

• The Shocking Story of Israel’s Disappeared Babies (Al Jazeera)

The executive director of the group behind the billboard hopes it will combat both extremism and Islamophobia, which he says go hand in hand:

• Muslim Americans Launch “ISIS Sucks” Billboard Campaign: So Called Islamic State “Does not Represent Islam” (Salon)

The owner of the property said the store had to be general, and thus sell non-halal items. The owner of the store disagrees and has filed a lawsuit:

• Outrage After France tells Muslim Shop to Sell Pork, Alcohol (TRT)

Five members of the Washington, D.C. Community talk about their experiences, especially in relation to the election:

• How Muslims in the Nation’s Capital Feel About the 2016 Race (CNN)

Yusra Mardini, competing for team refugee, still has a chance in the Olympics. But she has already proven her champion-quality in swimming by helping tow a boat 3.5 hours from Turkey to Greece.

• Syrian Refugee Swimmer Wins Heat, Won’t Advance in Butterfly (USA Today)

“Salaam, Muhammad and fellow group member Abdul-Malik Ahmad say they are creating a cultural bridge by shining a positive light on the Islamic faith for a Western audience”:

• Native Deen Uses Rap to Combat Stereotypes About Islam (NBC News)

Jeta Luboteni