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Lunar Eclipse Abu Rayhan al-Biruni (973-1048) defined the lunar eclipse six centuries before Galileo.

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Palestinian American Democrats Regret their Party Platform’s Failure on Palestinian Rights

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By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian American delegates who attended the virtual Democratic National Party meetings to draft its platform came away largely disappointed, coming up with a policy which, in almost knee-jerk fashion, continues to support Israel’s apartheid policy towards Palestinians. Palestinian-American Democratic Delegates protest their input to party platform is ignored Seven … Continued

Similarities Between Pakistani and Palestinian Cultures

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BY: Arab America Contributing Writer South Asian and Arab cultures encompass a wide range of diverse traditions embedded through different aspects of religion, cultural teachings, and extensive historical ties. Evidently, one may notice similarities that stem from the teachings of both cultures such as customs, etiquette, and society. In attempts to shine a light on … Continued

Palestine Has Never Been on Apple or Google Maps

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While Israel is clearly marked on Google Maps, Palestinian territories are not – source: change.org By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer Palestine has never been on Apple or Google Maps. A couple of weeks ago, Apple and Google were accused of removing Palestine from their maps. Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok posts went viral, spreading the … Continued

Nabil Azzam: An Arab American Maestro of Arab Music

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By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer Who is Nabil Azzam: Nabil Azzam was born in Mjeidel, and raised in a family of musicians who immigrated in from Nazareth, Palestine, in 1948. During his school years, he attended the Terra Sancta school. His father, Salim, is a well-known photographer who plays the “oud”—Arabic guitar. His … Continued

Take a Tour of These Spring Gardens Amidst a Pandemic

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By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Spring, what a wonderful season. It announces the end of the cold and the beginning of the summer holidays. Flowers and trees bloom, bringing joy to our lives and our cities. This season is a magnificent explosion of colors! In addition to the beauty of the landscape offered by … Continued

A Time Bomb that Continues to Tick—New Census of Palestinians Spells more Danger to a Single Jewish State Model

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By John Mason, Contributing Writer/Arab America A new census of Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza, and the diaspora is only a fresh reminder to observers and policymakers involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict, that the unrelenting population growth in the Israel occupied territories will come home to roost if a single-state solution becomes the option. … Continued

Proud to be Palestinian: Bella Hadid Defends her Heritage

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By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer “I am proud to be Palestinian,” supermodel Bella Khair Hadid posted on her Instagram story after the social media platform flagged a photo of her father’s old passport—his birthplace, Palestine. On July 2, 23-year-old Bella Hadid posted the photo above with the words, “My baba and his birthplace of … Continued

Peacebuilding in Israel-Palestine: Will It Work This Time?

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By: Mackenzie Ricca/Arab America Contributing Writer The conflict between Israel and Palestine has escalated in recent years, resulting in several peacebuilding efforts between the two warring nations. These efforts have been implemented for years and supported by several countries such as the United States and many European nations. There is hope that peace can eventually … Continued

Ahmad Erakat: A Minute Too Late

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By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer  What was meant to be a month of celebration for the Erakat family, turned into tragedy. Ahmed Erakat was a 27-year-old Palestinian man who had a wonderful life ahead of him, and many happy days to come. All of that was taken from him at a checkpoint in the … Continued

Opinion: I No Longer Believe in a Jewish State

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For decades I argued for separation between Israelis and Palestinians. Now, I can imagine a Jewish home in an equal state. By Peter Beinart/New York Times Israeli soldiers interacting in the West Bank last month with a Palestinian woman protesting the demolition of an unapproved animal shed.Credit…Abed Al Hashlamoun/EPA, via Shutterstock I was 22 in 1993 … Continued

Her Fascinating Story, a Writer from Nazareth- May Ziadeh

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By: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab American contributing writer Palestinians in general have many talents, they are filled with knowledge and creativity. One of those people is May Ziadeh who is a writer from Nazareth Palestine. Take a look at her fascinating story and life. Insights on Her Early Life May Elias Ziadeh was an Arab romantic … Continued

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