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Click here to downloadAmnesty International released a report today 'Fueling conflict: Foreign arms supplies to Israel/Gaza' calling for a comprehensive arms embargo on both Israel and Hamas. Amnesty researchers during their fact finding mission in Gaza found both Israel and Hamas used weapons supplied from abroad to carry out attacks on civilians.The report states that Israeli forces used white phosphorus and other weapons supplied by the USA to carry out serious violations of international humanitarian law, including war crimes. Their attacks resulted in the death of hundreds of children and other civilians and destroyed homes on a massive scale while Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups fired hundreds of rockets that had been smuggled in or made of components from abroad at civilian areas in Israel. The report points out that although far less lethal than the weaponry used by Israel, such rocket firing also constitutes a war crime and caused several civilian deaths.

Click here to download episode!Welcome to the Islamic Information Center podcast series, this is the February 19, 2009 edition of Islam in 60 seconds. Islam in 60 Seconds is IIC’s weekly series on stories around the world that are of interest to Muslims. The stories are presented in a quickly summarized format so you can get all the news you need, as quickly as possible. This episode marks the second podcast episode of Islam in 60 seconds, which is typically available on our website, www.islamicinformationcenter.org, or via our weekly email. God willing, we will continue with this podcast series each week, and have some great political interviews for you as well.This episode also contains two very important information alerts regarding recent local and international events.Here's a listing of the other stories we'll be covering this week:Shi'a Muslims March in Dearborn, MichiganKosovo Prepares to Mark 1st Anniversary of IndependenceIsrael Expands SettlementsSuicide Bomber Attacks Iraqi PilgrimsU.S. and Afghanistan Pledge to Reduce Civilian DeathsIndia Urges Pakistan to Increase Anti-Terror EffortsPeace Treaty Signed by Darfur Rebel GroupInsurgents in Mali Lay Down ArmsThanks for listening!

Click here to download!Welcome to the Islamic Information Center podcast series, this is the February 12, 2009 edition of Islam in 60 seconds. Islam in 60 Seconds is IIC’s weekly series on stories around the world that are of interest to Muslims. The stories are presented in a quickly summarized format so you can get all the news you need, as quickly as possible. This episode marks the first podcast version of Islam in 60 seconds, which is typically available on our website, www.islamicinformationcenter.org, or via our weekly email. God willing, we will continue with this podcast series each week, and have some great political interviews for you as well. Here's a preview of the episode:Lebanese Aid Boat for Gaza Stopped by IsraelIraqi Prime Minister's Party Wins ElectionsIslamic Investments Pay Off Despite Financial CrisisScholar Explores Muslim Identity in AmericaEgyptian Gaza Protestor Freed From DetentionU.S. wants Myanmar to stop persecution of RohingyasTaliban Attack Government Offices in Afghanistan

Click here to download this podcast in mp3 format.Today's podcast is the first part in a three part series on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This podcast is given by Zahir Janmohamed and focuses on the legal issues surrounding Gaza.Zahir Janmohamed is Advocacy Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at Amnesty International USA. Mr. Janmohamed works with Amnesty International's membership to develop grassroots campaigns and manages the organization's media work on MENA issues. Prior to Amnesty International, Mr. Janmohamed worked for a State Department grantee called the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy, which focuses on democratization efforts in countries with Muslim majorities.