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Vegetarian Broad Bean Dishes from Ancient Lands 

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Since the dawn of recorded history, broad beans, also known as fava, vicia, Windsor, English dwarf or horse beans have been grown in western Asia and North Africa.  From these lands, through the centuries, they have spread to every corner of the globe.   Ever since their introduction into Europe, … Continued

Crafting the Perfect Homemade Kunafa

Kunafa. Credit: Wiki Commons By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer  Introduction Kunafa, a revered Arab delicacy, entices taste buds with its divine blend of crispy phyllo dough, luscious cheese, and sweet syrup. Elevate your culinary skills by embarking on the journey of creating this delectable dessert in the comfort of your own kitchen. In just … Continued

Is Road Tripping Across the Arab World Possible?

By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction You’ve likely come across stories about backpacking adventures across Europe or summer tales of people who chose to discover East and South Asia. Journeying through Latin America has also become increasingly popular these past few years, and most famous is the iconic road trip from California … Continued

External Intervention to Resolve the Israel – Palestine Conflict

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Remarkably, the Arabs remain committed to a regional peace plan with Israel, despite what is happening to Gaza. But Israel is fixated on ending Hamas. Peril and hope: The Israel-Palestine conflict is at a crossroads. Israel could continue to oppress Palestinians and face growing resistance with no end in … Continued

Film: Born in Gaza–A Review 

By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize/ Arab-America Contributing Writer In Gaza, some of us cannot completely die. Every time a bomb falls, every time a shrapnel hits our graves, every time the rubble piles on our heads, we are awakened by our temporary death. Mosab Abu Toha, Things You Might Find Hidden In my Ear: Poems from … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Dean Obeidallah

This is the thirty-first in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our thirty-first pathbreaker is Dean Obeidallah, a famed Palestinian American lawyer, comedian, and journalist. He was born in New Jersey to a Palestinian immigrant father and an Italian American mother. He is well known for his SiriusXM Progress “The Dean Obeidallah Show” and for frequent appearances on Cable TV. Dean is also known for his standup comedic performances in the U.S. and in the Arab World. Contributing writer, John Mason, writes of his passion in calling for peace in Palestine and how he vehemently rejects antisemitic and anti-Arab sentiments wherever they occur in the world.

Israel’s Use of Dumb Bombs on the Gaza Strip Tells a Different Story, One with an Intent to Kill

According to a recent report compiled by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, more than half of the air-to-ground munitions Israel used in Gaza since the start of the war, October 7th, were “dumb bombs” or unguided bombs. The usage of the bomb posed a huge threat to an area like Gaza which is densely populated in the world. It is estimated that over 2 million people live on the territory. The U.S pressuring Israel to lessen its civilian death toll is contrary to their more recent weapons sale with Israel and has called many to question Biden’s administration even those of his own political party especially with the Palestinian death toll rising above 20,000 and those injured over 50,000. The usage of unguided bombs on a small and dense region has made the global population question Israel’s motivation, which is now seemingly malicious.

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Laura Nader

This is the thirtieth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our thirtieth pathbreaker is Laura Nader, a famed Lebanese American anthropologist, and not quite incidentally, sister of a famed Lebanese American public interest advocate, Ralph Nader. As Arab America contributing writer John Mason, describes, not only did their father emigrate to the U.S. for political reasons, giving all of his children a strong sense of “the other,” but it was her younger brother, Ralph, who first recommended that Laura study anthropology at university. She has since become a champion of justice for oppressed peoples around the world.

The Naomi Shihab Nye Prize, 2024

Intro In a celebration of Arab culture and storytelling, the Naomi Shihab Nye Prize stands out as a guiding light for aspiring writers within the Arab community. Established with the goal of inspiring authors to craft engaging stories for young readers, this yearly prize offers a $1,000 First Prize and a $500 Honorable Mention. Introduced … Continued

The Significance of Palestinian Life in the Gaza War

By: Ghassan Rubeiz, Arab America Contributing Writer Negotiations continue to free Israel’s remaining hostages, in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. When freed, Israel’s hostages will receive overwhelming attention, and they should. I wonder how much public attention will be given to the released Palestinian prisoners. We know of no concrete plans for the … Continued

Deciphering Blinken’s Unguarded Optimism

By: Khalil E. Jahshan / Arab America Contributing Writer The Biden administration announced its first Middle East initiative of the new year on January 4, 2024, by dispatching Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the area to ensure the continuity and prominence of American regional diplomacy. The veracity of Washington’s intensive engagement in the increasingly … Continued

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