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Why War With Iran Would Repeat America's Worst Foreign Policy Mistakes
Feb 4, 2026
Photo: Wikimedia Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer At the time of this writing, the chances for an imminent US attack on Iran, possibly coordinated with Israel, appear disturbingly high. Americans have been bombarded with arguments that(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces National Arab American Heritage Month in April 2026: Many Voices, One Community
Feb 4, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC — February 4, 2026 — This April, the Arab America Foundation proudly celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM), honoring the rich history, diversity, and enduring contributions of Arab Americans across the United States. The(...)
From TikTok to Upscrolled: Pro-Palestinian Speech and Digital Resistance
Feb 4, 2026
Photo by https://upscrolled.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/logo.png, CC BY 0.0 via Wikimedia Commons By: Emma Campbell / Arab America Contributing Writer Upscrolled: The Newest Social Media Platform Upscrolled, a social media platform launched in June 2025 by Palestinian-Jordanian-Austrialian developer Issam Hijazi, has surged to(...)
Mussakhan Wellington: Palestinian Village Food In a Fancy Package
Feb 1, 2026
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Let’s face it: special occasions have gotten ridiculously expensive. A “romantic dinner out” these days costs the same as a small appliance, when all you really wanted was good food, a candle, and not(...)
Arab America Mourns the Passing of Ismael Ahmed, Trailblazing Arab American Leader and Champion of Justice
Feb 1, 2026
Ismael Ahmed, a pioneering Arab American leader, public servant, and lifelong advocate for social justice, passed away on Saturday. He was 79. Funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days. Arab America joins countless individuals, institutions, and communities in(...)
Trump’s Gaza Plan: All Infrastructure, No Political Framework
Jan 28, 2026
President Donald Trump participates in the Board of Peace Charter Announcement and Signing ceremony during the World Economic Forum, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Davos Congress Center in Davos, Switzerland. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) By: Ghassan(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—John Bowab
Jan 28, 2026
Bowab giving a Master Class to theater students -- Photo Providence College By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the one-hundred and seventh in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities(...)
The Grand Egyptian Museum’s First Full Year: What 2026 Means for Culture and Tourism
Jan 28, 2026
Photo by Caoimheen3, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons By Emma Campbell / Arab America Contributing Writer Beyond the Opening: The Grand Egyptian Museum After years of buildup and global media spotlight, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is no longer(...)
A Sit-Down with Director Cherien Dabis
Jan 28, 2026
Cherien Dabis at the 2025 Red Sea Film Festival, Photo by Zafer, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons By Rena Elhessen/Arab America Contributing Writer Following its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 25, 2025, and its subsequent(...)
Trump’s Board of Peace Unveils Gaza Plan at Davos
Jan 28, 2026
Board of Peace Logo. Robbie Conceptuel, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The Trump administration’s blueprint for reconstructing Gaza has been dubbed “The Board of Peace”. The plan was unveiled by Trump’s son in(...)
The Libyan Henna You’ve Never Heard Of: Misrata’s “Fish Net” Henna Tradition
Jan 28, 2026
A Misrata bride holds the Nira—the rope used in Henna al Shbur. Photo by: Eman Baitulmal Photography (@eman_baitulmal_photography) By: Nourelhoda Alashlem / Arab America Contributing Writer When people think of henna, they imagine floral or cultural designs painted onto hands(...)
Who Can Save Gaza?
Jan 21, 2026
Photo: Wikimedia Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Trump is too distracted by unthinkable politics to save Gaza. Despite a complicated overseas agenda-including his aggressive campaign to acquire Greenland, tame Iran, and coerce Venezuela- President Trump announced(...)5,137 Results (Page 20 of 429)
