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noted that while the new government has not addressed Syrian Jews specifically, it has called for all Syrians to return. He suggested that officials see Jewish involvement as a way to boost investment and ease sanctions. The nation still faces instability, and the future of religious minorities remains uncertain.
This documentary sheds light on the brutal sectarian violence affecting the Alawite community in Syria. Through powerful imagery and firsthand accounts, we explore the impact of armed rebellion, extremist actions, and the resulting civilian casualties. Join us as we uncover the harsh realities of this ongoing conflict.
The Syrian coast is witnessing a new phase of ongoing conflict characterized by guerrilla warfare.
Join us on a fascinating journey through time as we explore the rise and development of one of the world’s earliest and most influential #civilizations—the Sumerians of #Mesopotamia. This video takes you through the origins of the Sumerian civilization, from the establishment of agricultural villages to the emergence of great cities like Ur and Uruk.
Discover how the Sumerians pioneered innovations such as cuneiform writing, the wheel, and complex irrigation systems that supported their thriving agricultural society. Learn about the religious and political structures that shaped their cities and how their legacy influenced subsequent civilizations in Babylon and Assyria.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a curious learner, this video provides an in-depth look at the achievements and lasting impact of the Sumerians on human civilization.
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On June 8, 2024, Russian forces conducted joint military exercises with the Syrian army at the port of Tartus, a strategic location with significant geopolitical implications. These exercises, although part of routine military cooperation, carried deeper, more complex objectives. Notably, the training included Syrian Division 25 and Special Forces, excluding the Syrian Navy, and involved the use of advanced air defense systems and Iranian drones. The exercise not only underscored Russia’s ongoing influence in Syria but also signaled Moscow’s readiness to deploy Syrian fighters in broader military engagements, particularly in Ukraine. This development highlights the growing role of Syrian forces in Russia’s military strategy, reflecting the deepening ties between Moscow and Damascus amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, along with their respective allies, poses a significant threat to the stability of the Middle East. This report delves into the grave risks associated with the potential for a full-scale war, particularly the dangers surrounding Iran’s secretive nuclear program and the possibility of military strikes on sensitive facilities. The consequences of such actions could lead to an environmental catastrophe, affecting not only Iran or Isreal but also neighboring countries. The report underscores the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to prevent a disastrous escalation and to ensure the safety and security of civilians across the region.
In April 2024, Dubai experienced one of the most severe floods in its modern history,
By: Issam Khoury May 17, 2024 المقال باللغة العربية Many opponents of the Syrian president
By, Issam KhouryCSIORS, Feb 2024 Researcher Charles Lister[1] published an article on January 24, 2024, titled
The United States understood Iran’s message and prepared 1500 soldiers for training in Texas, in preparation for sending them to Iraq and Syria to enhance the American presence in a region filled with events and disturbances. On January 17, 2024[7], the Houthi group (SDGT) was included in the terrorism lists, after the US Treasury had removed this classification from them on February 12, 2021. This indicates that the Biden administration intersects with the new Republican hawks represented by figures like Joel D. Rayburn when it comes to US national security. Undoubtedly, this action will have an impact on many decisions of the White House and the Democratic Party administration before the start of the US elections in November 2024.
In “Nuclear Energy Between Peace And War,” Issam Khoury skillfully navigates the intricate interplay of nuclear energy, geopolitics, and environmental challenges in the Middle East. Meticulous in dissecting dual energy applications and geopolitical tensions, Khoury’s book offers profound insights, making it essential for those seeking a nuanced understanding of the region’s complexities.
In 2022, Israel’s economy surged to the global top ten with $22.8 billion in investments and a 4.8% growth rate. Meanwhile, the Palestinian economy faced challenges, with a GDP of $13.6 billion in 2021. The vast economic disparities have driven a significant influx of Palestinian workers into Israel, where demand for affordable labor is high. However, political complexities, such as Hamas control and recent events, pose threats to stability, impacting not only Gaza but also the broader dynamics of Palestinian labor in Israel.
It is expected that hurricanes will continue to increase in intensity and frequency in the future, which requires urgent measures to address climate change and reduce its impact on hurricane formation. Especially since the countries in the Middle East are not equipped to deal successfully with emergencies, either in terms of services or sustainable development.
Morocco Aarthquake
Therefore, governments must impose strict measures on buildings and not grant any person or contractor a construction license unless they have a straightforward design for earthquake-resistant buildings, especially in areas adjacent to fault lines.
Thousands of atrocities have been committed by the Syrian regime, led by the dictator Bashar
it becomes evident that the Islamic State’s recruitment strategies are primarily aimed at ideologically preparing jihadists to execute terrorist operations within their home countries. Therefore, European and American security agencies need to enhance their surveillance of social networks, Islamic forums, and Islamic sermons, and monitor those who regularly visit them.
Moreover, the international coalition against terrorism must earnestly address the tensions between the Kurds and Arabs, and between the Shiites and Sunnis.
“The border control strategy” By, Issam Khoury CSIORS &CESD June 2023 This is a roadmap
Many nonprofit organizations that support services, humanity, and rights for the Syrian people have defined their activities as serving a specific area such as (the As-Suwayda region, the Autonomous Administration region of northeastern Syria, the northwestern region “Of Idlib and its countryside”, the region of the Syrian regime).
May 26, 2023 Czech-Slovak Institute of Oriental Studies & CESD Political literature shows “The Art
The beneficiary of these operations is not only the Islamic State but there is a regional power, the most prominent of which is Tehran, in addition to the Syrian regime that seeks to portray itself as a political regime, but a not radical extremist group, although this regime made many war crimes and genocide and these massacres exceeded the crimes of extremist radical groups.
Issam Khoury published a Policy paper entitled The Muslim Brotherhood and the Turkish Government. The text analyzes the dynamics of relations between Turkish Islamist figures and the secular state and the recent development of pressure on the Muslim Brotherhood in Turkey.
The opportunistic behavior was practiced by the Syrian regime by intimidating the international community with the terrorists who were released from detention centers with the aim of fighting the Americans in 2003. It consecrated it after the 2011 revolution, which resulted in the emergence of the terrorist organization ISIS, and today this regime is trying to strengthen it through Captagon after it turned Syria into an actual mafia state in the Middle East.
Issam Khoury published a Policy paper entitled The de facto ruler of the Iraqi Shiites. The text analyzes the dynamics of relations between Iraqi Islamists and Iran.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the United Nations and All Organizations Eight days have passed since
More than 21,000 people have died in Turkey and Syria, and thousands more have been
The Center for Environmental and Social Development took the initiative to organize a series of meetings with Syrian girls, whose ages range from 9 to 22 years. Some experts from organizations working in the Syrian regions participated in these meetings, in addition to some media professionals and civil society activists. The participants were from different regions, according to the following:
Areas of the Syrian regime
Opposition areas “Idlib, the northern countryside of Idlib”
Opposition areas “Southern Idlib countryside”
Opposition areas “Northern Aleppo countryside”.
Asylum camps in Turkey.
Syrian refugees in Europe
Syrian refugees in the United States.
“Freedom, justice, and dignity” were and still are targets for the Syrian revolution, despite the many terms it dealt with, such as the term “civil war” which was approved in 2012 by the Red Cross[1], or the term “The holly war” which was promoted after the Shiite conflict was strengthened. Alawi – Sunni in Syria, especially after the public intervention of the Lebanese Hezbollah militia to support the Syrian regime in suppressing the protesters.
“Azadi”, or freedom in Persian, was present at the International Religious Freedom Forum, which was held at the Press Club in Washington, DC, on October 27-28, 2022. The meeting brought together intellectual and academic personalities and civil society activists to discuss opportunities for developing the reality of religious freedoms. in the world, and the Middle East region.
According to Book “The chemist”.One of Syria’s top chemical weapons scientists worked for the CIA
Assad and Me, blends personal biography and national history. It is a description of the
Among the roughly 2,500 people in the audience., a man jumped on stage at the
The greatest dictator in the Middle East, Bashar al-Assad, received financial and military support from
Issam Khoury and Saber Othman o Alsharq TV, Spoking on The report, Blue Skies, Blue Seas: Air Pollution, Marine Plastics and Coastal Erosion in the Middle East and North Africa,
By, Issam KhouryMore than 17 thousand leishmaniasis cases in Tell Abyad and Ras Al-ain This
By LUKE TRESS, Last month, reports bubbled up on Arabic social media about a group of
Syrian protest front the white house Washington, DC Oct 28, 2021 Direct By, Issam Khoury
Michael Richard Pence, the Vice President of the United States (2017–2021) spoke about Free Iran
Israel used a high-tech remote-controlled machine gun for the first time last year to kill a prominent Iranian nuclear scientist, The New York Times reported Saturday, apparently confirming earlier Iranian reports that conflicted with alleged eyewitness reports of a gun battle.
We are so proud of our member Mariya El-Sayyid Ahmed, she got an award “8th
We need new forms of (re)distribution, recognition, and parity in political participation in order to protect the collective construction of life, habitat, and dwelling, and to do that we should:
The Lebanese situation represents a real disaster and portends a strong state of violence, which may turn Lebanon into a civil war arena, and this war may be exploited by Israeli parties to try to liquidate many Hezbollah fighters, this terrorist organization that stole Lebanon and the Lebanese in favor of Iran’s great dream, which aims to promote religious extremism in the Middle East. #Hezbollah #Lebanese
Rakban, is an arid remote area on the Syrian border near the extreme northeast of Jordan, close to the joint borders with Syria and Iraq. The area became a refugee camp for Syrians in 2014
Translator: Nada Odeh , The idea of Story: Hicham Alnachawati Directed by, Issam Khoury Eight
The people want to bring down the Syrian regime. COVID-19 killed some thousand in the
Save Idlib’s civilians, The bombing destroyed most of the houses and killed animals and burn
The Russian’s Christmas gift for Syrian children A Protest front the Consulate General of the
It is the first time in Time Square, NY,the Syrian community in the US put
All communities in one place, It’s 87 Street Brooklyn NY Arab community, Spanish community, European
Lebanese protest in New York, More than 200 Lebanese came to Washington Square in NY
Iraqi protest against the Iranian regime Directed by, Issam Khoury UN, NY Sep 24, 2019
Syrian protest against the Iranian regime Directed by, Issam Khoury CESD www.cesdworld.org
Protest against the Iranian regime in front of the united nations. More than a thousand
Rev. Marcos A. Miranda is the Senior Pastor at Action In Christ International Church in
We are so proud of Sama Hijazi “our member”! She is won the first-ever Asian
By, Issam Khoury The detention of the Iranian oil tanker in the Strait of Gibraltar early in July 2019,
Music by, Sama Hejazi Cmera man, Mahmoud Saab Directed by, Issam Khoury Sama Hejazi “15
Directed by, Issam Khoury Paterson NJ April 2019 After four short years of serving as
The voice from Sudan,
Directed by, Issam Khoury
March 2019
This protest front United Nation, NY, USA
A protest during the 8th anniversary of the Syrian Revolution Washington, DC March 2019 Directed
Friday, March 15th Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, New York, NY 10017 Directed by:Issam Khoury 360 Camera
Jamal Suliman, Syrian actor and member of the Syrian Negotiation Commission Directed by: Issam KhouryWashington,
The Administrative Structure: Since the beginning of 2018, the Center for Environmental Development (CESD) has
By, Issam Khoury Jan 31, 2019 Before Aya fell asleep, she uttered to her helpless
By, Saleh A. Mubarak This is an international reference in its subject. It is a
Church of the Virgin Mary, Brooklyn, NY Dec 22, 2018 Directed by Issam Khoury A
By Saleh Mubarak, Ph.D. How to Estimate with RSMeans Data: Basic Skills for Building Construction
The Syrian Democratic Consultants Committee(SDCC) is a project that originates from The Center for Environmental
Freedom For Syrians and Iranians An Interview With: Ben Borhani, OIAC (Organization of Iranian American
No signs made with love, but definitely boxes and bags filled with love on the
Bernard Kouchner (born 1 November 1939) is a French politician and physician. He is the
Maryam Rajavi is the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)
This song is in solidarity with the people of Idlib, Syria who continue to protest,
John McCain: Former United States Senator (August 29, 1936 – August 25, 2018) Directed by:
Sep 23, 2018 New York, NY Directed by: Issam Khoury Rudolph William Louis Giuliani is
Written By: Issam Khoury July 7, 2018 “If the all Arabs united and marched under
Loumay Alesali Medill Reports Chicago, July 02,2018 Issam Khoury has been detained, interrogated, beaten and
June 20, 2018 Human Rights First New York, NY Directed by: Issam Khoury On December
Eastern Orthodoxy in North America represents adherents, religious communities, institutions and organizations of Eastern Orthodox
Refugees Welcome! On May 9th, more than fifty US activists came together at a Global
May 3, 2018 NYU Tisch School of the Arts New York, NY By Karolina Lukasiewicz
So far this year, we have received 643,601 visits to our site, coming from 116,511
Weary World (Songs For Syria) By Dylan Connor Directed by: Issam Khoury Times Square, New
Liquidnet and Syrian Refugees Directed by: Issam Khoury Organized by the Syria Supper Club Liquidnet
March 9th, 2018 To the Distinguished Representatives: Secretary-General of the United Nations: Antonio Guterres International
Directed by Ali Bakki This is the first video to display the pyramids in Egypt with
The voices of Syrian civilians in the US Directed by: Issam Khoury January 20, 2018
A Syrian Dinner at the Folksbier Brauerei Brooklyn, NY Directed by: Issam Khoury Jan
The Iranian Revolution will continue Directed by: Issam Khoury Photos by: Esmail
St.Patrick’s Cathedral is situated on posh Fifth Avenue near Rockefeller Center The cornerstone of St.
Directed by Issam Khoury 2017 New York, NY Gloria Starr Kins is Editor-in-Chief and Publisher
Syrian Refugees Are Around the World January 1, 2018 Photos: Ahmad Shbeeb, Hamid al-Youseph
Celebrate the Arab and Syrian communities in New York during New Years 2018! Happy New
The Christian Arab community in New York Church of the Virgin Mary, Brooklyn, NY
The Cathedral Chuch of Saint John the Divine Manhattan, NY By: Issam Khoury March 2,
Endak Bab al-Biat Elias Karam Directed by: Issam Khoury
This is the first song of an Arab singer recorded with a 360 camera Lyrics
US Activists helping newly arrived Syrian refugees Syria Supper Club is the original program of
We could not be more proud! Mohamad al-Junde from Syria wins this year’s International #ChildrensPeacePrize
Directed by: Issam Khoury UN Headquarters, New York, NY Sep 20th,2017
The United States Congress overwhelmingly voted to slap sanctions on the Syrian regime of President
US activists discuss a safe-zone in Syria to protect citizens from continuous shelling and
Message from Sen. Joe Lieberman to the people of Syria Sep 20,2017 Directed by: Issam
87th Street Festival in Brooklyn, New York Sep 23, 2017 Directed by: Issam Khoury
The ‘Free Syrian & Iran’ Rally United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY Sep 20,2017 Directed
Message from priest Dr. Robert Stearns to the Syrian people Directed by Issam Khoury Sep
By Ivan Angelovski, Lawrence Marzouk and Roberto Capocelli 15 September 2017 Published by: The Organized Crime
Iranian and Syrian activists and American non-profit organizations invite those who are frustrated with the
Despite severe lack of supplies and medical equipment inside Syria, prosthetic materials are made for
The lives of four young Syrians changed forever after anti-government protests transpired in the city
January 22, 2016: A day to remember for the rest of our lives. Everybody
By: George Goss | Jan 19, 2017 Jesus’ face, in agony and crowned with thorns,
By George Goss and Nick Perez “Some of my Syrian Muslim friends here in the
Amro was 25 when he fled Latakia, Syria, four years ago. Once a quiet coastal
Princeton Forced Migration Conference March, 3-4, 2017 Cameron Hume,Georgetown University, Moderator Sarab al-Jijakli, Network of Arab-American
Before Donald Trump’s second debate with Hilary Clinton, Oz Sultan, Trump’s Advisor for Religious and
By: Issam Khoury The Syrian government adopted the Arabic National method as a basis in
By: Issam Khoury June 28.2008 Alawites (Nusayris) are no different from Muslims in their analysis
By:Issam Khoury Alawite Muslims continue to live a clan lifestyle in the mountainous regions
By: Issam Khoury Quneitra is located on the Israeli-Syrian border. Madina elBaath is the center
By: Issam Khoury Human traffic nets did not appear as the result of the Syrian
Sep 7, 2015 Dear Colleagues, Friends Media Agencies and Diplomatic Missions I would like to
بقلم: عصام خوري منسق مركز التنمية البيئية والاجتماعية //عضو مؤسس في التحالف// 27/06/2014 تنامى النزاع
Samlin is a relatively small town in Darra, Syria. Villagers here are experiencing a lack
Filmed by: Ehssan Shahabi Directed by: Issam Khoury ETCC September 2016
The 2016 ‘Save Aleppo’ protest, outside of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, NY
In support of Umm El-Fahem Museum, on Jan 12, 2017 Organizer: MANA Contemporary www.manacontemporary.com MECA
On every corner of the planet, we are marching, in red, to save the city
تبرع مركز التنمية البيئية والاجتماعية في نشاط خاص منه ضمن الأراضي السورية بعشر حاويات قمامة
By: Issam Khoury The case against the Democratic Social Party on August 12th, 2009 has
By: Issam Khoury Observers have long been puzzled over identifying the sort of financial support
By: Issam Khoury On October 19th 2009, a group of PKK followers and supporters who
By: Issam Khoury Hezbollah began to grow in 1991 in the Kurdish areas of Southeastern
بقلم: عصام خوري 03/08/2013 النزاع الجدلي بين القومية العرقية والقومية الدينية تنامى في الفترة الأخيرة
بقلم: عصام خوري 11/01/2009 بين الروس السلافيين أنهم يدافعون عن حدودهم حتى الرمق الأخير، ولربما
بقلم: عصام خوري 23/04/2006 تعد سوريا أحدى أكثر بلدان المنطقة العربية ومنطقة “المينا” تنوعاً ثقافيا
بقلم: عصام خوري 22/3/2004 اعمار الإقليم وسكانه: يعد إقليم الجزيرة والفرات من المواطن المبكرة لإنسان
بقلم: عصام خوري 05/01/2008 تتوالى الأيام يوما بعد آخر والعقلية الكردية في تزمت منقطع النظير
ETCC participated in a Beirut, Lebanon meeting from June 12-14, 2006 Summary of Discussion:
تحرير : عصام خوري تتعاقب الاجتماعات بين وفود ضفتي البحر المتوسط لايجاد قواسم عمل مشتركة
From December 22-26, 2004, ETCC participated in a EuroMed Youth meeting in Budapest Forty-six young
By: Issam Khoury Feb.28.2009 The emergence of Salafi followers within the Fatih al-Islam Institute and its
Written By: Issam Khoury February 12, 2007 Lebanon has continuously seen struggle and strife since the
Research about ICANN Organization By: Pro. Omar Bin Yunis تقرير حول منظمة الأيكان اعداد: د.عمر
بقلم : عصام خوري //منسق مركز التنمية البيئية والاجتماعية// مقدمة: مبادرة المبعوث الدولي ستيفن دي
تنتشر القصص “الفيروسية” بسرعة على شبكة الإنترنت، سواء كانت صحيحة أم خاطئة. وتفوق سرعة تداولها
11 June، 2017 Issam Khoury دليل توجيهي يساعد الصحفيين على حماية مصادرهم الصحفية، كما يساعدهم في
Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline works with individuals and organizations around the world to keep
By: Issam Khoury Syrian activists were taken on a four hour bus ride from New
US activists give their opinions on Syria and the potential implementation of safe-zones This video
Washington, DC March 18, 2017 By: Issam Khoury
Syria Breathes Washington,DC. March 18, 2017 The sixth anniversary of the Syrian revolution By:
Our Dream, Washington, DC. March 18.2017 By: Issam Khoury
In support of Umm El-Fahem Museum Jan 12, 2017 Organizer: MANA Contemporary, www.manacontemporary.com MECA Gallery,
This video was filmed as part of a protest against the Assad regime, along with
Protest in front of the Russian consulate in New York, NY December 13th, 2016 أكثر
US Activists on the safe-zone in Syria Oct 24, 2016 By: Issam Khoury
Individuals of all backgrounds came together in Midtown, Manhattan, to peacefully protest the ongoing genocide
Zaizon Refugee Camp, August 2016 Thousands of refugees who migrated from Damascus, Quneitra and Daraa
By Issam Khoury Originally Written in October 2015 Edited by Professor Prue Clarke Radical extremist
Daraa, Syria Oct.2016 Filmed by: Ehssan Al-shalabi Directed by: Issam Khoury
بقلم: عصام خوري منسق مركز التنمية البيئية والاجتماعية تقع محافظة القنيطرة على الحدود السورية الاسرائيلية، وتعد
My Home Daraa, Syria October 2016 Filmed by: Muhammad Directed by: Issam Khoury
Directed by: Issam Khoury On September 20, 2016, around 2,000 demonstrators attended a Syrian-Iranian protest, in
On March 23, 2016, UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon reported that the Syrian government has
Actor Doug Moran in Bryant Park, New York, NY By: Issam Khoury May 8,
December 25, 2o15 Syrian Community in NY By: Issam Khoury
Save Aleppo, protest near United Nation, NY 2016 From every corner of the planet, we are
Syrian Opposition flag, Paterson, NJ April 17, 2016 Around a hundred Syrians, as well as
Protesting human rights abuses and mass killings United Nations Headquarters New York, NY May 7th,
بقلم: عصام خوري 10/1/2004 حالة الإغلاق التي ألمت بالأمة العربية منذ الاحتلال العثماني، وغياب المثقف
بقلم: عصام خوري 04/12/2003 على مر التاريخ جعل الإنسان من المادة سبيلاً لتنظيم حياته، اليوم
بقلم: عصام خوري 05/12/2003 عام بعد عام والشعارات ذاتها، والأفكار ذاتها، والتطلعات ذاتها. عام بعد
بقلم: عصام خوري 06/12/2003 “العالم قرية صغيرة” شعار أخذ يردده رجال السياسة والاقتصاد ووسائل الإعلام
بقلم: عصام خوري 30/11/2003 لكي نفهم الطريقة التي يتم بها توجيه الرأي العام الأميركي لا
إعداد: عصام خوري 20/9/2003 التنمية قضية محورية، وشغل شاغل للباحثين عن حلول للفقر والمجاعات بين
بقلم: عصام خوري 04/04/2003 الكتابة في مضمار البحث عن العلة ومسبباتها تغتالها مفردات التحليل الاستراتيجي
بقلم: عصام خوري 20/4/2003 الظروف الدولية التي أدت لهيمنة قانون العولمة: كان لنهاية الحرب العالمية
بقلم: عصام خوري 10/4/2003 تحدث الناس كثيراً عن نظرية مالثوس التي اعتبرت تبريراً للحروب والأوبئة.
إعداد وحوار: عصام خوري 20/01/2003 المنتدى الاجتماعي العالمي الثالث (بورتو أليغري) حمل في جعبته هذا
أخبار الشرق – 22 شباط 2003 بقلم: عصام خوري راسبوتين ذلك القديس أو المشعوذ الذي
بقلم: عصام خوري أخبار الشرق – 15 شباط 2003 بعد أن بلغت تعداد الطلبات لحضور
