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Why Israel Can’t Ignore Palestine.

Foreign Policy Analysis

Middle East Peace

muslim public affairs council

Palestinian sovereignty

salam al-marayati

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

two state solution

West Bank Annexation

On July 20, 2026 By MPAC

Is the two-state solution completely dead, or is a just resolution the only actual key to peace? In this critical clip from The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, host Salam Al-Marayati and Middle East scholar Dr. Jerrold Green break down the harsh realities on the ground. Dr. Green emphasizes that Israel can never be a functioning democracy or enjoy true security until Palestinians receive full political autonomy and justice. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description!

Islamic Center of Wilmington in NC Faces Threats | MPAC

On July 20, 2026 By MPAC

In Wilmington, North Carolina, the Islamic Center of Wilmington is the latest mosque to face a reported threat after surveillance footage captured an individual allegedly threatening to tear down the mosque. The FBI and local law enforcement are investigating, and the mosque has increased security measures to protect its congregation. Week after week, we are seeing the consequences of rising anti-Muslim rhetoric manifest in real threats and violence against American Muslims, from the stabbing of a Muslim man in Utah to escalating threats against mosques nationwide, including the dangerous “burn mosque” trend. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.

Salt Lake City Attack: Driven by Conspiracy Theories

community security

double standard

muslim public affairs council

political rhetoric

salam al-marayati

Salt Lake City stabbing

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

On July 17, 2026 By MPAC

If a Muslim stabbed a Christian or a Jew, there would be an immediate national outcry and calls for mass deportations. But when it's the other way around? Silence. In this urgent clip from MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati addresses the alarming reality of the recent stabbing of Syed Sohail Uddin in Salt Lake City by a man explicitly hunting for a Muslim victim. This tragedy mirrors the horrific killing of six-year-old Wadea in Chicago, yet local and national public officials remain silent. Salam directly links this localized violence to broader political tactics - pointing out the 61 members of Congress fueling "Islamic conspiracy" theories and states like Texas and Florida treating peaceful civic groups and mosques as threats. When political figures fuel anti-Muslim sentiments, they give a green light to radicalized individuals acting on dangerous conspiracy theories. MPAC stands firmly at the intersection of media and policy to break this institutional silence and demand that violent hate crimes are condemned equally, regardless of the victim's or culprit's background. We also extend our profound gratitude to the brave bystanders who stepped in, stopped the attacker, and saved a life. Confronting the toxic rhetoric that fuels these attacks is exactly how the team at MPAC fights to protect our communities every day. How can we force public officials and mainstream media to apply the same level of urgency and condemnation to anti-Muslim hate crimes as they do to other tragedies? Let us know below. #HateCrimeReform #MediaDoubleStandard #saltlakecity

MPAC Podcast Gerald D Green

alternative foreign policy

Cedars-Sinai global

counterterrorism bias

Middle East diplomacy

Pacific Council on International Policy

Palestine rights

salam al-marayati

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

two state solution

UCLA Burkle Center

US foreign policy

On July 16, 2026 By MPAC

"We are changing chairs on the Titanic if we keep repeating the same foreign policy failures." In this episode of The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, host Salam Al-Marayati sits down with longtime friend, scholar, and Middle East policy expert Dr. Jerrold "Jerry" Green. With extensive experience living in Egypt, Iran, and Israel, Dr. Green brings an untapped depth of knowledge to dissecting where Washington's geopolitical strategies fall desperately short. Together, they dive into the structural shortcomings of American diplomacy and challenge the establishment's heavy reliance on military action over human-centered engagement. Key Topics Discussed: The Power of People-to-People Diplomacy: Why the US government remains profoundly ill-equipped to navigate Middle Eastern politics and culture despite possessing a rich reservoir of diasporic and native understanding right here at home. The Myth of Sanctions: How aggressive sanctions on countries like Iraq and Iran systematically devastate ordinary citizens while leaving the ruling regimes virtually untouched. Intelligence Community Bias: A critical look at why foreign terrorist designation lists disproportionately target Muslims while completely ignoring rising global threats like white supremacist, Hindu militant, and Jewish extremist groups. The Reality of the Two-State Solution: Assessing the collapse of two-state prospects, the annexation of Palestinian lands, and how a rising generation of American leaders - like newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani - is changing the political landscape surrounding Palestine. Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.

100 Years of Erasing Palestine

23 state solution

Abraham Accords

Democratic establishment

foreign policy failure

Gaza peace deal

Middle East politics

muslim public affairs council

Palestinian sovereignty

salam al-marayati

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

On July 16, 2026 By MPAC

How can you negotiate a peace deal for Gaza without any Gazans in the room? In this powerful clip from The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, host Salam Al-Marayati exposes the fatal flaw in Rahm Emanuel’s proposed "23-state solution" a plan that strips power from Palestinians and hands it to regional Arab governments. Exposing this continuous political erasure and fighting for true self-determination is exactly why MPAC works to change foreign policy narratives in Washington and the media. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!

The Real Reason the Peace Process Died

Arab Peace Initiative 2002

Camp David 2000

Middle East history

muslim public affairs council

narrative correction

Rahm Emanuel speech

salam al-marayati

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

US foreign policy

Yitzhak Rabin assassination

On July 15, 2026 By MPAC

Establishment politicians love to repeat the trope that Palestinians rejected "generous offers" for peace, but history tells a completely different story. In this powerful clip from The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, host Salam Al-Marayati dissects Rahm Emanuel’s speech, exposing how US and Israeli policies actually sabotaged peace from the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin by a Jewish extremist to the ignoring of the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative. Shifting these toxic, institutionalized narratives is precisely the work MPAC drives forward through aggressive media engagement and policy advocacy. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!

The Lie of the “Netanyahu Problem”

Benjamin Netanyahu

Bezalel Smotrich

Middle East policy

muslim public affairs council

Naftali Bennett

political analysis

regional strategy

salam al-marayati

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

US foreign policy

On July 14, 2026 By MPAC

Is removing Benjamin Netanyahu really the magic solution to the Middle East crisis? In this critical clip from The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, host Salam Al-Marayati reveals a sobering truth: Netanyahu’s likely successors, like Naftali Bennett and Bezalel Smotrich, represent a much more aggressive and dangerous path forward. Moving beyond superficial political figures to address systemic policy is exactly why the team at MPAC pushes for raw, analytical truth in Washington and the media. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!

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