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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(...)
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(...)
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(...)
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(...)
For the New Year, Global Solidarity to Save Palestine: Backing South Africa
Jan 3, 2024
By: Sam Husseini / Arab America Contributing Writer It’s an old joke that people in the US learn geography by making war. Now, there’s a chance to learn some by working for peace — and thus reorient the world. With(...)
Spending this Winter in Lebanon
Dec 27, 2023
By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Holiday Season is not the Same This holiday season in Lebanon is unlike previous years, mainly due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The ongoing war in Palestine has cast a somber(...)
UN Resolution on Gaza and the Future of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Dec 27, 2023
United Nations. Credit: Wikimedia Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The failure of the UN Security Council Resolution to call for a ceasefire in Gaza disappointed the entire Arab world, the Global South, and a majority of(...)4,860 Results (Page 83 of 405)