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The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement: Assessing Its Effectiveness in Supporting Palestine

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 of a grassroots movement, BDS aims to place economic and political pressure on Israel to … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America: Helen Thomas

This is the twenty-fourth 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. Contributing writer, John Mason, writes about our twenty-fourth pathbreaker, Helen Thomas. Born in 1920 in Winchester, Kentucky, Thomas was the seventh of nine children of immigrants from Tripoli, Lebanon. Helen was an American reporter and author, and a long-serving member of the White House press corps. She covered the White House during the administrations of ten U.S. presidents—from the beginning of the Kennedy administration to the second year of Obama’s tenure. Thomas’ pro-Arab comments got her into hot water towards the end of her career.

53 Days of Destruction – Israel’s Genocide in Gaza

Prepared By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist OCTOBER 7 – NOVEMBER 29, 2023 KILLED: 1 OUT OF EVERY 158 GAZA CIVILIANS CHILDREN AND WOMEN KILLED IN THE GAZA WAR WOUNDED AND MISSING CIVILIANS IN GAZA DESTROYED JOURNALISTS About the Author: Bishara A Bahbah is Arab America’s featured columnist. He is the former vice … Continued

Vogue Arabia, Elle Arabia, an GQ Middle East on Palestine

By: Arab America Contributing Writer In the wake of the recent event unfolding in the Middle East, Vogue Arabia, Elle Arabia, and GQ Middle East have been taking the initiative to expressed their solidarity for Palestine. While some apolitical media outlets and celebrities argue that their platform is not the right place for comments on … Continued

If Israel Intends To Reoccupy Gaza, Good Luck

By: Ghassan Michel Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In war times, morality is selective. An Israeli observer recently captured the current mood in Israel with three words: blood is boiling.   Israel’s fury about Hamas’s attack of October 7 on innocent civilians is fully justified. However, Tel-Aviv’s violation of international laws, by revenge killing of … Continued

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Shooting in Burlington, Vermont

Jill and I were horrified to learn that three college students of Palestinian descent, two of whom are American citizens, were shot Saturday in Burlington, Vermont. They were simply spending Thanksgiving gathered with family and loved ones. We join Americans across the country in praying for their full recovery, and we send our deepest condolences to their … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America: Bassem Youssef

This is the twenty-third 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. John Mason, contributing writer, writes about our twenty-third pathbreaker, Bassem Youssef. Born in Egypt to Muslim parents, Bassam Youssef is a renowned figure in the realms of comedy, activism, and medicine. Fleeing Egypt due to his comedic criticism of the government, he came to the U.S. in his journey from cardiology to satirical comedy and the role of political activist.

The Social Media War – Who’s Winning?

Photo Credits: The New Arab By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Waking Up Social media has been the most common way to advocate, serving as a hub for people from all parts of the world to share their perspectives. In the high time of the Palestine-Israel war, prominent voices have used their platforms … Continued

This Thanksgiving, Expressing Gratitude to Our Extended Arab Community

As families gather this Thanksgiving, conversations can turn towards raising awareness about the challenges confronting Arab communities in conflict areas. Expressing gratitude for safety, unity, and cultural heritage can coexist with a commitment to supporting those enduring hardships. Initiatives such as fundraisers, awareness campaigns, or sending aid can become meaningful ways to bridge the gap … Continued

Israel Closes in on Hamas but Faces a Quagmire

Photo: Wiki Commons By: Ghassan Michel Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In Foreign Policy, Hisham Melhem captures the framing of the Gaza war, on both sides of the conflict: Some ranked Hamas’s butchery with the Holocaust, a shocking trivialization of the greatest crime against the Jews in modern times. Some on the other side … Continued

5 Ways to Show Palestinian Solidarity

By: Arab America Contributing Writer In the past couple of weeks, numerous videos have gone viral showing individuals getting reprimanded for showing their support for Palestine by wearing the keffiyeh. Berlin recently banned Palestinian keffiyehs in schools. Despite the censorship of the symbolic Palestinian keffiyeh, people in support of Palestine are finding new ways to … Continued

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