Entries by TMO

Death toll passes 24k in Gaza

By TMO Staff Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and soldiers battled militants in southern Gaza on Monday as the heads of three major U.N. agencies said the enclave desperately needs more aid to ward off famine and disease outbreaks. More than 100 days into Israel’s war against Hamas, Palestinian authorities said the death toll in […]

Poverty in the State of Palestine set to soar by more than a third

UNICEF Report Summarized If the conditions in Gaza continue the poverty rate in the State of Palestine will soar by 34 percent, thrusting nearly half a million additional people into poverty, as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) plummets by 8.4 percent—a loss of US$1.7 billion—according to initial estimates by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) […]

Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after blocking NYC bridges, tunnel

by TMO Staff Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked several New York City bridges and a tunnel on Monday to demand an immediate ceasefire in the three-month-old Israel-Hamas conflict before police arrested hundreds of them and reopened the roadways. Dozens of chanting demonstrators sat at entrances to the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges across the East River, as […]

Children in Gaza Face Amputations Without Anesthesia

by Aysha Qamar More than 1,000 children in Gaza have had one or more limbs amputated since Israel declared its war on Palestine on Oct. 7, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) In a report released in late December 2023, UNICEF said that more than 9,000 children live injured in the Gaza Strip, with many […]

Miss Pakistan’s Empowering Statement: Breaking Barriers and Redefining Beauty Norms at Miss Universe

By Samana Aslam In a historic moment that resonated far beyond the glittering stage of the Miss Universe pageant, Miss Pakistan Erica Robin, a Christian Pakistani, made an indelible mark by flaunting a burkini during the swimsuit segment. The Miss World Universe pageants, known for their exclusivity and opulence, had never before welcomed a Pakistani […]

Major American Sports Leagues Perspective on the Palestine-Israrel Conflict

 by Zain Ahmed Several celebrities and high-profile individuals have issued statements in regard to the ongoing conditions between Palestine and Israel. In many cases, the statements have led to more people being misinformed about the present situation, as unverified news continues to surface on social media. While young adults are leaning towards supporting Palestine, per […]

Report: Israel’s Economy Since October 7

By Mahvish Akhtar Economists say that since Oct. 7, Israel’s economy has been in a covid-like shock. There was plenty of unrest within the country over Netanyahu’s extreme views and right-wing politics even before the systemic attacks on Palestine. People had been marching on the streets against the Judicial Laws that recently have been changed […]

More Than 1,283 Anti-Muslim Incidents Were Reported This Past Month

by Aysha Qamar The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said it received an “unprecedented” number of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab bias complaints in the past month “since the escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine.” According to a news release on Thursday, the advocacy group received at least 1,283 complaints reported incidents of bias since Oct. 7, a 216% […]

Let there be peace.

By: Imam Mustapha Elturk With a heavy heart, I write this letter to convey my profound sadness and deep concern regarding the ongoing crisis in the holy land. The loss of innocent lives is a tragic event that demands unequivocal condemnation. While recognizing the imperative to address acts of violence, it is essential to differentiate […]

‘Children’s Graveyard’ UN Says as Gaza Death Toll Exceeds 10,000

by Rehan Qamar U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Gaza is becoming a “graveyard for children” while emphasizing demands for a ceasefire on Monday. Per Palestinian health authorities, the death toll from Israeli strikes has exceeded 10,000. At this time Israel refuses a ceasefire. It claims it is retaliating due to the hostages taken by Hamas […]

Why People are using the Watermelon for Palestine

by Aysha Qamar The watermelon emoji is trending again, but not for why you may think. Watermelon season is over, but the emoji is currently in wide use as a symbol of resistance and solidarity for those supporting the Palestinian people. According to The Washington Post, the red, green, white, and black Palestinian flag has […]

Pakistani Doctor Stabbed Outside of Texas Home

by Aysha Qamar A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection to the fatal stabbing of Dr. Talat Jehan Khan, a Texas pediatrician, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. Khan, 52, was found dead at a picnic table in her apartment complex in Conroe on Saturday with multiple stab wounds. According to KHOU […]

Afghan Refugees Leave Pakistan

By Mahvish Akhtar Afghanistan researcher at Human Rights Watch, Fareshta Abbasi warned the Pakistani government that “the situation in Afghanistan remains dangerous for many who fled, and deportation will expose them to significant security risks, including threats to their lives and well-being.” Islamabad said on Oct. 30 that almost 200,000 Afghan nationals voluntarily returned to […]

Op Ed: Do Jews Consider Jesus A Liar & False Prophet?

by Dr. Aslam Abdullah No Jew accepts Jesus as the Messiah. When someone makes that faith commitment, they become Christian. Someone can’t be both Christian and Jewish. Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker of the House and overwhelming Christian leaders in Democratic and other parties in the US, assert that the Bible asks them to support […]