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Go topBy: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The Trump administration’s 21-point plan for Gaza represents the US’s latest attempt at rushed crisis management. The plan calls for the immediate return of the hostages and exchange of prisoners; a ceasefire; peacekeeping by an unspecified multinational force; a gradual Israeli withdrawal; the disarming of Hamas and … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer In the mid-20th century, Egypt stood in the spotlight of international politics not only because of its young leader Gamal Abdel Nasser, but because it positioned itself as a voice for those struggling under colonial rule. Nasser’s popularity came from not only his charisma but mainly the … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Tucked beside the greenery of Beirut’s Horsh Park, the Khashokji Mosque is easy to miss at first glance. Modest in size and stripped of the ornamental flourish that defines many traditional mosques, it instead attracts attention through its simple refinements. Designed by Lebanese architect Assem Salam … Continued
By: Laila Ali / Arab America Contributing Writer Walk into a Yemeni coffee shop in Brooklyn, Dearborn, or Oakland, and you’ll know it right away. The air is heavy with the scent of freshly ground beans, perhaps cardamom or ginger dusted over them. Friends crowd around the cups, steam-blowing, elders puff slowly in armchairs, and … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The 48-team World Cup, set to be in the United States in June 2026, provides an unprecedented opportunity in qualifying. Nations that would typically never be seen qualifying have a chance to make history. Three Arab nations have officially qualified for the tournament. Of these nations making … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer A nationwide general strike and large-scale protests in support of Palestine occurred last week in Italy, marking one of the country’s most coordinated mobilizations in recent memory. The strike, which was led by activist networks and grassroots unions, brought tens of thousands of people to the … Continued
By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s rare visit to New York for the UN General Assembly marked the first U.S. trip by a Syrian leader since 1967, drawing global attention. The historic visit has sparked debate across the Middle East, signaling a possible turning point in U.S. foreign policy … Continued
The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) announced today that Her Excellency Cissé Mint Cheikh Ould Boide, Mauritania’s Ambassador to the United States, has been selected as the 2025 Ambassador of the Year. This award, begun in 2004, is given annually to a member of the Arab diplomatic corps in the USA for … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer When preparing this soup on our farm on the prairies of western Canada, my mother would, at times, replace the dandelion with other available greens such as spinach, Swiss chard, kohlrabi leaves, or other similar greens. Serves 10 to 12 1 cup green or brown lentils 9 cups water … Continued
By Dr. Imad Hage/Ex-President, US-Lebanese Chamber of Commerce Lebanon is in the dark, and its horizons are cloudy — and I don’t just mean that figuratively. Power cuts are no longer a temporary inconvenience but a way of life. In many areas, the state electricity provider, Électricité du Liban (EDL), delivers one to four hours … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer On September 11, 2001, terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people in attacks that forever altered U.S. policy and global relations. These acts were unjustifiable and tragic. Yet the aftermath of 9/11 under President George W. Bush marked a turning point that launched wars abroad, pushed sweeping domestic policies, … Continued
By: Layla Mahmoud / Arab America Contributing Writer Comedy isn’t just for laughs. It’s a way of seeing. For many Arab-American comedians, satire and sketch are not just escapes, but also tools to critique Islamophobia, immigration policies, U.S. foreign policy, and identity in America. As political polarization intensifies, comedians like Mo Amer, Dean Obeidallah, Ronnie … Continued
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