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Palestine

No, Sinwar’s Death Will not Change Much

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Over the past week, much has been made of the assassination of Hamas’s leader, Yahya Sinwar, but his death is not likely to substantially change the war between Israel and its foes. Despite renewed diplomatic efforts between Washington and some Arab states, the Israeli hostages are no … Continued

How to Leave Your Country in the Middle of War

By: Lina AbiRafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer A few weeks ago, in the unusually empty halls of Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, I could hear the same conversations, spoken in whispers: What now? What next? What should we do? What will they do? Expecting to return in two weeks, I left all my … Continued

Irshoof: A Taste of Jordan’s Winter Traditions

Yara Marei/Arab America contributing writer. On a cold winter evening inside a small, cozy kitchen, a family gathers around a simmering pot of Irshoof, eager to share a meal passed down through generations. Like many others in Jordan, this dish tells a story of tradition, community, and resourcefulness. With each bite, you taste the rich … Continued

The Power of Palestinian Representation in Children’s Literature

By: Amanda Najib / Arab America Contributing Writer Amanda Najib is an educator turned scholar, passionate about integrating Arab and Palestinian history into educational curricula. She is the author of Lana Makes Purple Pizza: A Palestinian Food Tale and focuses on the transformative power of narrative and representation in education. Picture books have an incredible … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Anees

This is the sixty-first of 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. John Mason, Contributing Writer, introduces us to our sixty-first Arab American Pathbreaker, Anees, a musician, singer, rapper, songwriter, and performer. Anees’ genres are Pop, R&B, hip hop, and pop rap. Born to parents of Lebanese and Palestinian descent, he is an ardent pro-Palestinian activist. Anees is also a proud alumnus of George Mason University.

Malcolm X’s Journey to Sunni Islam

By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little in 1925, is often remembered as one of the most polarizing and transformative figures of the 20th century. His journey from a troubled youth to one of the most influential voices for Black empowerment was deeply intertwined with his conversion to … Continued

Israel May Win the War Tactically, But Fail Strategically

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Over the past twelve months, with US support, Israel has partially defeated Hamas, weakened Hezbollah, and humiliated Iran. Iran has made two attempts to retaliate, but those have been ineffective. Now, Israel seems to have obtained the green light from Washington to hit Iran’s military and oil … Continued

OP-ED: Voting Third-Party: A Principled, Strategic Choice

By: Kareem Rosshandler Arab and Muslim Americans have good reason to be involved in the presidential elections. As frustrated observers of the Biden administration’s unbridled support for Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza over the last year, their choice at the ballot box should have a particularly powerful effect. But the question is how, given that … Continued

The Rahbani Brothers: The Architects of Fairuz’s Legacy

By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer People frequently refer to Fairuz, the legendary Lebanese vocalist, as the “Voice of the Arab World.” Her divine voice, combined with her meaningful lyricism and captivating songs, has resonated with audiences for decades. The Rahbani brothers, Asad and Mansour, contributed their brilliance and creativity to her exceptional … Continued

The Value of Traditional Arabic Music in the U.S.

By: Sami Abu Shumays / Arab America Contributing Writer I’ll never forget a conversation I had around 15 or 16 years ago when flying cross-country to perform. A chatty middle-aged white woman sat next to me on the first leg of my flight, engaging me in small talk.  Eventually she asked what I did for … Continued

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