salam al-marayati

Is Mayor Mamdani Right About International Law?

Benjamin Netanyahu

ICC Arrest Warrant

International Law

Mayor Zohran Mamdani

muslim public affairs council

salam al-marayati

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

On July 23, 2026 By MPAC

Following NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s video urging the federal government to enforce the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati reacts directly from the U.S. Capitol. Salam highlights how local leaders are bypassing federal stalemates to speak directly to the public, demanding that the United States uphold the rule of law and international standards if it expects to be taken seriously on the world stage. 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.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani & The Generational Shift on Palestine

Generational Shift

muslim public affairs council

Palestine Discourse

Political Change

salam al-marayati

Student Movement

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

On July 22, 2026 By MPAC

For decades, discussing Palestinian rights within Washington or mainstream media was taboo. Today, an undeniable generational shift is taking place. What started with student movements on college campuses has moved directly into mainstream elections. The political rise of leaders like NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reflects this wave. Unapologetic in his stance on Palestinian rights and vocal about holding international leaders accountable for war crimes, his victory proves that the electorate is demanding bold, principled leadership. While this cultural and electoral shift is undeniable, the question remains how quickly it will translate into concrete foreign policy reform. MPAC continues to work on the ground to ensure these shifting public sentiments lead to real policy changes in Washington. Watch full podcast episodes and policy analysis on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description! #zohranmamdani #nycmayor #grassrootsmovements 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.

Congressional Duty: Declare War or Stop It

Middle East Escalation

muslim public affairs council

Regional Conflict

salam al-marayati

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

US Constitution

On July 21, 2026 By MPAC

Reporting directly from Capitol Hill, MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati delivers a critical update on rising Middle East tensions. As military escalation threatens to drag Iran, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE into a massive regional war, Salam reminds lawmakers of their constitutional duty. Under the U.S. Constitution, only Congress has the power to declare war, not a single member of the administration. Lawmakers must answer to the American people before plunging the nation into another endless conflict. Watch full updates and policy breakdowns on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description!

Exposing US Intelligence’s Selective Bias

Counterterrorism Policy

Director of National Intelligence

Foreign Terrorist Organizations

Intelligence Community

muslim public affairs council

salam al-marayati

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

White Supremacy

On July 21, 2026 By MPAC

When 95% of foreign terrorist organization designations single out Muslim groups - while global white supremacy, Hindu militancy, and Jewish extremism are omitted - can we really call it counterterrorism? In this powerful clip from The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, Salam and Middle East scholar Dr. Jerrold Green expose how structural bias within the US Intelligence Community destroys American credibility on the world stage. Exposing these double standards is at the core of MPAC’s mission for systemic policy reform. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description!

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!

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.

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