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Go topBy Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The Papacy has long tried to ride the fence when it comes to their involvement in domestic affairs. It is an attempt to remain neutral in order to avoid alienating members of the church. In most scenarios it has played to their advantage. Riding the fence keeps … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Israelis do not like Zohran Mamdani. Israel has passion and experience in eliminating political leaders who dream of Palestine. The election of Mamdani as New York’s next mayor offers a glimpse of America’s progressive future, but transforming hope into governance will require strategic pragmatism. Mamdani’s win reflects that … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Ms Rachel, also known as Rachel Accurso, is well-known worldwide for her upbeat instructional toddler videos on YouTube. Children learn language, songs, and social skills in a fun and safe environment thanks to her program Songs for Littles. However, Ms Rachel has recently gained recognition for … Continued
By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel have been strained, yet they remain central to the Middle East and the wider Arab region. Talks of normalization often seem limited, with political, religious, and regional challenges limiting progress. Saudi Arabia’s hesitation is closely tied to recognition … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A similar dish was served in Baghdad’s palaces in the 9th century. Ironically, while lentils may be associated with the food of peasantry, Arab rulers and nobility graced their tables with a variety of dishes made with lentils. But then again, Arab physicians played an important role in advising … Continued
By: Emma Campbell / Arab America Contributing Writer As the Gaza ceasefire collapses and the genocide continues, it is crucial to examine how media consumption shapes global perceptions of the conflict. Few wars have been so widely documented, yet this visibility comes at a devastating cost – at least 248 journalists have been killed in … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Sudan is currently experiencing one of the biggest humanitarian disasters in history. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been engaged in a bloody struggle that has split the nation since April 2023. Millions of people have been uprooted, cities have … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer What began as a distant dream in the early 1990s has, after decades of determination, finally risen from the sands of Giza into shimmering reality. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) , the largest archaeological museum in the world, has officially opened its monumental doors, standing as both … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer There are often misconceptions about the political landscape of Palestine. Like any other nation, there are disagreements, factions and different road maps that groups believe would best lead Palestine to self-determination and full sovereignty. Marwan Barghouti is one of the most influential Palestinian activists coming from the … Continued
This is the ninety-eighth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Highlighted by contributing writer John Mason, our ninety-eighth pathbreaker is Donna Shalala, an Arab American academic and politician who served in leadership positions in several universities and in the Carter and Clinton administrations, as well as in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021. Shalala is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which she was awarded in 2008.
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Trump’s plan for Gaza is holding for the moment, despite isolated incidents of violence. Yet progress in implementing the 20-point plan is agonizingly slow and opaque. Tellingly, not a single Arab country has so far offered troops to the envisioned international peacekeeping force meant to secure Gaza. … Continued
A Mother Sewing the Flag in Front of Her Daughter. Photo Credit: © Wikimedia Commons, 2025 via Wikimedia Commons – CC BY 4.0 By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon often faces a negative reputation in mainstream media and struggles with ongoing economic and regional conflict. Its unstable political system and years of … Continued
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