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Go topCompiled By: Arwa Almasaari and Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writers On Wednesday evening, the Banquet Center at Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Potomac, Maryland, came alive with energy, pride, and resilience as hundreds gathered to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). The event, hosted by the Arab America Foundation, … Continued
This is the seventy-ninth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our seventy-ninth pathbreaker, Mohamed Hadid, is a Palestinian-born American real estate developer, classic car merchant, and recent entrepreneur in a new venture producing caviar. Contributing writer John Mason highlights how proud their father is of daughters Gigi and Bella, world-famous fashion models and activists, who are deeply committed to their Palestinian roots.
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Prime Minister Netanyahu has resumed the fighting in Gaza to re-occupy Gaza and pursue the elimination of Hamas. Israel’s renewed war strategy aims at starving the people of the enclave while pummeling their fighters with new bunker-busting bombs, which President Trump had sent to Israel with a … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian documentaries serve as a powerful tool in reshaping narratives, challenging dominant perspectives, and amplifying voices often silenced. Through raw storytelling, these films capture the lived experiences of Palestinians, offering an unfiltered look at history, resistance, and resilience. By presenting personal testimonies, archival footage, and on-the-ground realities, … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Do you ever get that feeling of nostalgia walking into an 3arabi restaurant taking you back to the balad? Maybe it was a certain smell or the gust of warm wind on a summers day that reminded you of walking around with your cousins at sunset? Maybe … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Last week Israel announced it was backing away from the ceasefire agreement it had reached with Hamas, with US mediation. The agreement had outlined terms for the incremental exchange of captives, leading to a permanent ceasefire within 18 weeks. With the first of three phases over, Israel is … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer On Sunday, March 2, while many were tuned in to watch the Oscars, Arabs around the world eagerly awaited the results for No Other Land, the first Palestinian-Israeli co-directed film—and it did not disappoint! The documentary, spanning four years in Masafer Yatta, captures the harsh realities of … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Step into a city where history comes to life through breathtaking mosaics, ancient churches, and sacred landmarks. Known as the “City of Mosaics,” Madaba offers a mesmerizing blend of culture, faith, and artistry that spans centuries. From the world-famous Madaba Map to the awe-inspiring views of Mount … Continued
The documentary No Other Land, a collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers, won the Best Documentary Feature award tonight at the 97th Annual Academy Awards. The film chronicles the forced displacement of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, a region in the occupied West Bank, from 2019 to 2023. During their acceptance speech, co-directors Basel Adra and Yuval … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer March 1 marks the end of the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Forty- two days into the ceasefire, about sixty Israeli hostages remain in captivity, half of whom are presumed dead. Domestic pressure is mounting on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to extend the … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer “Mo” Season 2 on Netflix picks up where the first season left off, delving deeper into the life of Mo Najjar, a charming yet struggling Palestinian refugee living in Houston. As Mo grapples with family pressures, his desire for stability, and the ongoing challenges of navigating two … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Pro-Trump Arab groups who helped him win the elections must be in a state of shock this week. On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting focused on the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, brokered under pressure from Trump, … Continued
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