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Making the Desert Bloom: Nature in Palestinian Poetry

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer In order for me to write poetry that isn’t politicalI must listen to the birdsand in order to hear the birdsthe warplanes must be silent.- Marwan Makhuoul Nationalism and natural beauty are inevitably intertwined in the art and literature of Palestine. In a sense, nature is a … Continued

Doctors in Gaza: Humanity Amid Ruins

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer In Gaza, doctors’ white coats represent both a symbol of resilience and medicine. Despite persistent shelling, severe supply shortages, and the collapse of health infrastructure, medical personnel in Gaza continue to demonstrate amazing bravery. They also show remarkable compassion and commitment. They are more than simply … Continued

Israel Continues to Normalize the Abnormal

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the modern Middle East, the relentless pursuit of legitimacy by illegitimate means has become Israel’s defining contradiction. What emerges is a state desperately seeking to normalize the fundamentally abnormal through a carefully orchestrated campaign of deception, manipulation, and coercion. The problem has deep roots. Israeli leadership has … Continued

Where the Stones Remember: Renovation, Reverence, and Reality in Egypt’s Moez Street

By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer Moez Street, nestled in the heart of Historic Cairo, is a living chronicle of Egypt’s layered past.Once the core passage of Fatimid grandeur, it embodies over a thousand years of Islamic art,architecture, and urban life. From intricately carved wooden mashrabiyas to towering minarets,the street’s aesthetic reflects the … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Betty Shamieh

This is the ninetieth 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. Our ninetieth pathbreaker is Betty Samieh, a Palestinian American playwright, author, screenwriter, and actor. John Mason, contributing writer, depicts Betty as becoming the first Palestinian American to have a play premiere off-Broadway with the 2004 premiere of ‘Roar.’ Samieh has authored 15 plays and is the recipient of many honors.

Iraq’s Ongoing Sunni-Shia Rift

Photo Credit: Fire and Thick Black Smoke on the Road via Pexels. By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Iraq’s ongoing Sunni and Shia rift remains one of the country’s most unique and conflicting aspects of its social and civil landscape. Rooted through conflict of political and religious divides, this deepened even further after … Continued

Algeria’s Traditional Architecture: Tapestry of Cultures and Climates

By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Algeria, the largest country in Africa, boasts a rich and diverse architectural heritage that reflects centuries of cultural fusion, geographical variation, and historical transformation. From the sun-baked kasbahs of the north to the earthen ksour of the Sahara, traditional Algerian architecture is a living testament to … Continued

US Attacks against the International Criminal Court Intensify

By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The Hague, Netherlands is considered the center of organizations related to maintaining International Law. The City is the headquarters for the International Criminal Court, International Court of Justice, as well as other supranational organizations. 125 countries are signed on as state parties to the Rome Statute. The … Continued

Sanctions Cannot Silence the Truth

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Under the guise of security and keeping the peace, the outspoken often lose their voices to repressive censorship. A series of sanctions have been handed out amidst public outcry over the crimes against humanity inflicted on Gaza. The latest censor was announced by Secretary of State Marco … Continued

The Rise of Arab Americans: A New Hollywood Narrative

By: Layla Mahmoud / Arab America Contributing Writer For decades, Arab characters in Hollywood were boxed into stereotypes such as terrorists, billionaires, belly dancers, or nameless extras in desert backdrops. Rarely were Arab Americans given the space to tell their own stories, let alone portray themselves as fully human. But a shift is underway. A … Continued

Netanyahu Wants to Gamble It All Away

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In his visit to the White House last week, Netanyahu asserted that Hamas must disappear because it is still a threat to Israel. At the moment, protracted negotiations in Qatar over a Gaza ceasefire seem deadlocked. To free 250 hostages, over five hundred IDF soldiers have already died, and … Continued

Mislabeling Arabs: Identity Lost in Translation

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans and Middle Eastern Americans maintain a distinct and frequently misunderstood position in American society. The general public may mix terminology such as Arab, Muslim, or Persian. However, these identities are separate, with significant historical, cultural, and religious roots. Fayzeh Abou Ardat, an Arab America contributing writer, … Continued

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