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Go topBy: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer A nationwide general strike and large-scale protests in support of Palestine occurred last week in Italy, marking one of the country’s most coordinated mobilizations in recent memory. The strike, which was led by activist networks and grassroots unions, brought tens of thousands of people to the … Continued
Disclaimer: In this article, Zionism refers to the nationalist movement supporting the establishment of a Jewish homeland in what followers of this movement consider the Land of Israel, which they consider the ancestral territory of the Jewish people. Zionist refers to the people who follow Zionism, thereby supporting the development of a Jewish nation as … Continued
By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Mahmoud Khalil, an advocate for Palestinian rights and a Columbia University graduate student, has become a popular activist fighting a legal battle with the United States. His story represents the struggles immigrants may face when seeking to defend the rights of others, while also struggling to navigate … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer More than a thousand film and television artists, including Emma Stone, Ayo Edebiri, Olivia Colman, and Mark Ruffalo, recently pledged to boycott Israeli film institutions accused of being complicit in the genocide and apartheid against Palestine. This phenomenon prioritizes institutions over individuals, emphasizing the importance of … Continued
By Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Words shape our world. When they lose their meaning and become weapons rather than tools, we risk not only miscommunicating: we risk losing the very possibility of dialogue. Distorted language was in the spotlight last Friday when the US and Israel were among only ten states opposing the UN General … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestine 36, a new historical film has premiered at film festivals in the United States. The film documents the 1936-39 Palestinian revolt against British colonial rule. The film surrounds the story of the protagonist Yusef, who grapples with two fronts of conflict. The British Mandate of Palestine’s … Continued
By: Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestine Action was recently designated as a terrorist organization by the UK government. The activist group protests UK aid to Israel. The group’s intent is to be disruptive but not violent. Palestine Action follows a similar protest model to another UK activist group called Just Stop Oil. … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Aid to millions of Palestinian refugees was disrupted in 2024 when the United States stopped supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Important services including healthcare, food, and education were put in danger as a result of the decision. Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the … Continued
Tracing the history of Palestinian music reveals a rich, textured tapestry of writing and symbolism. Palestinian folk music provides a glimpse to both the joy and struggles of the Palestinian people. At the heart of that music is a reflection of the Palestinian experience, and most importantly, the Palestinian identity. Before the Nakba Little is … Continued
By Rena Elhessen/Arab America Contributing Writer As of August 31, the Global Sumud Flotilla has officially set off from Barcelona. This movement has gained the title of the largest civilian-led flotilla in history, comprising over 50 ships united by a single mission: to break the siege on Gaza. Ships from 44 countries will depart from … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing WriterIn the face of unimaginable suffering in Gaza, the human mind searches for meaning, for reasons, for someone to hold accountable. Yet nearly two years after October 7th, I find myself burdened by questions that seem to have no satisfactory answers. Two weeks ago, we received official confirmation … Continued
By Rena Elhessen/Arab America Contributing Writer Beginning in the early 1900s, immigrants would settle in communities with a shared demographic. People arriving from the same global region or country found themselves in a singular community. This trend became recognizable by scholars, who coined these communities as ‘ethnic enclaves’. The term ‘ethnic enclave’ emerged from the … Continued
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