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A Bowl of Chicken Soup Comfort to Eat All Winter: Palestinian Maftoul
Jan 16, 2024
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer My favorite indoor respite from the rain, bone chilling wind, and dark leafless trees of winter, is a warm bowl of chicken soup. I love closing my kitchen doors to sequester the spicy aroma(...)
Syrian Yogurt Dishes – As Old as Time
Jan 16, 2024
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer During my many visits to Syria every time that I had a meal in a village home, without fail, at least one yogurt dish would be placed on the table. In that ancient land(...)
Ironic Aspects of Violence: Comparing the U.S. with the Middle East
Jan 10, 2024
Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction The Middle East is often depicted as an unsafe place, with numerous countries in the region landing on no-fly lists and foreign governments advising against travel. This stereotype is(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Amaney A. Jamal
Jan 10, 2024
Photo -- Princeton University By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the twenty-eighth 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(...)
The Symbolism of Watermelon in Palestinian Struggle
Jan 10, 2024
Watermelon symbol on Palestinian flag. Credit: Wiki Commons By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab American Contributing Writer In the rich tapestry of symbolism woven by oppressed communities, the watermelon has emerged as a poignant emblem within the Palestinian struggle. Beyond its(...)
Best Arab Films of the Year, 2023
Jan 10, 2024
Hanging Gardens by Ahmed Yassin Aldaradji. Credit: IMDb By Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer This past year emerged with fascinating Arab films created by extraordinary filmmakers, showing the diversity and quality of Arab filmmaking. These are the best(...)
Israel’s War on Gaza May Lead to a Regional Conflagration
Jan 10, 2024
Map of Gaza War. Credit: Financial Times By: Ghassan Rubiez / Arab America Contributing Writer Israel’s constantly shifting war tactics reflect miscalculation and poor planning. Finding itself in a deep hole, Israel digs deeper. In the ongoing Gaza war, Israel has(...)
Exclusive Special Report: Suppressed Media Reporting on Gaza War Conceals Alleged War Crimes
Jan 10, 2024
By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Media coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza has been severely hampered by Israel’s restrictions and manipulation of media outlets and, most blatantly, by the outright killing of journalists and media personnel working(...)
Cilantro – An Exotic Herb Since Antiquity – A Love Hate Relationship
Jan 9, 2024
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Coriandrum sativum Santo: Credit: Wikimedia Commons A food writer once took a survey of cilantro and found that 90% of the people polled loved the herb while the rest abhorred the smell and despised(...)
Role of Music in Activism in the Arab World
Jan 3, 2024
By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Intro In recent times, activism in the Arab world has seen a significant rise, especially since the Arab Spring. Traditional methods of activism like protests, rallies, boycotts, art, and street art, as(...)
Ominous Developments of the Gaza War Likely: Escalation into Regional War, Ethnic Cleansing and Rampant Disease
Jan 3, 2024
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the withdrawal of Israel's reservists from Gaza and the Supreme Court's ruling against the controversial, new law of judicial reform, the three-month-old war continues to pose regional and strategic threats. Over the(...)
Arab America’s Hopes for 2024 – New Year’s Resolutions
Jan 3, 2024
As we step into the new year, Arab America would like to announce its hopes and resolutions for the New Year. Carrying from the progress of the past as well as tackling international woes in the Arab region, Arab America(...)4,636 Results (Page 64 of 387)