“The United States was further isolated on Monday” by vetoing the 14-1 Security Council vote. “Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said the Palestinians would seek a rare emergency special session of the 193-member U.N. General Assembly on Trump’s decision”:
Concerned that discriminatory use of the law against “deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings of any person” presents a poor image of Islam, SIS calls for “an open environment for discussion and dialogue to overcome our ignorance, prejudice and misunderstanding about the religions” practiced in Malaysia:
- Sisters in Islam: Section 298 Should Be Reviewed (Sun Daily)
“Analysts and politicians say the Brotherhood’s strong language and decisive action have filled a void left by Arab regimes that have condemned the declaration but are cautious not to strain ties with the US and Israel”:
- How Trump Move on Jerusalem Throws a Lifeline to Muslim Brotherhood (Christian Science Monitor)
“Islamophobia affects every single American who cares about freedom and democracy”:
American intervention in the Middle East followed by Iran’s “astute” use of proxies against ISIS and disastrous Saudi policies have contributed to Iran’s ascent “as an unrivaled regional superpower”:
- How Iran, the Mideast’s New Superpower, Is Expanding Its Footprint Across the Region – and What It Means (Christian Science Monitor)
“Councillors said they were alarmed by Donald Trump’s decision to retweet Islamophobic posts by … the deputy leader of Britain First,” whose Twitter account has been suspended:
- Donald Trump ‘Not Welcome’ in London Borough After Council Passes Motion Opposing US President’s Visit (Independent)
Calling for “harsher measures against the Palestine solidarity movement, the report offers no new ideas … [to reverse Israel’s] regime of occupation, settler-colonialism and apartheid“:
- Leaked Report Highlights Israel Lobby’s Failures (electronic intifada)
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