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The Impact of Israeli Settlements on Palestinian Communities: A Closer Look
Dec 13, 2023
Photo Credits: Al Jazeera By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer A Long History In the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, one contentious issue is the establishment of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories. These settlements, built by Israeli citizens in areas(...)
UPenn Liz Magill’s Resignation, Sparks Concerns on Free Speech
Dec 13, 2023
Former University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill at congressional hearing on antisemitism. Credit: Inside Higher Ed Liz Magill's Resignation The resignation of University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill made headlines this past weekend following her statements at the hearing on(...)
In Harm’s Way
Dec 6, 2023
A wounded Palestinian infant was being treated at the overcrowded emergency ward of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City following an Israeli airstrike on October 11, 2023. Photo: Wiki Commons By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer What’s the(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America: Rami Kashou
Dec 6, 2023
Wiki Photo By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the twenty-fifth 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.(...)
This Holiday Season: Support Companies that Speak Up for Palestine
Dec 6, 2023
By: Zayna Salloum / Arab America Contributing Writer As the holiday season draws near, we have found it increasingly challenging to embrace the joyful spirit of Christmas while being aware of the ongoing ethnic cleansing in Palestine. Each passing day(...)
Shifts in American Perspectives on Gaza: Evolving Attitudes Amidst Unchanged Policies
Dec 6, 2023
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken greets Israeli Minister Benny Gantz in Tel Aviv, Israel on November 30, 2023. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Contributing Writer Officials in the US Administration are gradually developing courage in confronting(...)
The Role of Intellectuals and Scholars in Shaping Pro-Palestine Discourse
Dec 6, 2023
Photo Credits: Mohammed El-Kurd event By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer In the discourse surrounding the Palestine-Israel conflict, the influence of pro-Palestinian lecturers and intellectuals has been notably profound. Starting with the tenure of Edward Said at Columbia(...)
Are Starbucks and H&M closing in Morocco?
Dec 6, 2023
H&M and Starbucks. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Recently, Maroc Hebdo, a French-language Moroccan weekly political magazine, reported that both Starbucks, the American coffee giant, and H&M, the renowned Swedish clothing brand, are prepared to(...)
Fair Policies or Racist Agenda Machines: The Censoring of Palestine by Social Media Giants
Dec 6, 2023
By: Menal Elmaliki / Contributing Writer Accident or Intentional? An incident had taken place on social media, the culprit Instagram, a user claimed that his biography, written in Arabic, was auto- translated to "Palestinian terrorist." Given Meta's long history of(...)
Cancel Christmas?
Dec 4, 2023
Photo: Wikki Commons By: Stephanie Abraham / Arab America Contributing Writer Listen to Article by Clicking Above Christmas has been canceled in the Holy Land. Decorations that have hung for years in Bethlehem have been taken down, parades will not(...)
The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement: Assessing Its Effectiveness in Supporting Palestine
Nov 29, 2023
Photo Credits: X By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer On the Rise In recent years, the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement has emerged as a prominent force in advocating for Palestinian rights and challenging Israeli policies. Born out(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America: Helen Thomas
Nov 29, 2023
Helen, towards the end of her long, fruitful journalism career -- Wiki photo By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the twenty-fourth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from(...)4,669 Results (Page 69 of 390)