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Dr. Ziad Asali Discusses ACP on NPR

December 14, 2008


Palestinian Charity



Story aired: Monday, December 15, 2008



Shock waves went through the American Muslim community after the leaders of the Holy Land Foundation, once said to be the largest Muslim charity in the U.S., were convicted last month of money laundering and supporting terrorism. Well, one Palestinian-American has worked with the State Department to set up a secure way for Muslims to donate to development projects in the West Bank. We speak with Dr. Ziad Asali, who founded the American Charities for Palestine.



Guest: Ziad Asali



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