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5 Ways to Fight U.S. Anti-Palestinian Acts

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The recent issuance by Secretary of State of a judgment endorsing the legalization of an Israeli settlement on the occupied West Bank has prompted Arab America to raise awareness of this and other recent anti-Palestinian acts. Here we discuss this latest blow to Palestinian sovereignty and briefly note four … Continued

Letter from House Democrats Criticizes State Department for Reversing Policy on Israeli Settlements

Last night, Congressman Andy Levin, representing Michigan’s 9th congressional district, led a letter sent to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and signed by 106 House Democrats expressing disapproval of the State Department for its reversal on Israeli settlements. Last night, I led a letter to Sec. Pompeo signed by 106 House Democrats rebuking the State … Continued

Whitmer’s Trip to Israel Draws Criticism as MI Gov Seeks Stronger Business Ties

  Craig Mauger and Sarah Rahal Lansing — A human rights group and some Arab American groups in Michigan are expressing disappointment with the timing of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s trade mission to Israel. On Sunday, Whitmer’s administration announced she would visit Israel this week to strengthen Michigan’s “business ties” with the Middle East country. The trip comes … Continued

As Another Christmas Approaches, American Evangelicals Seem Oblivious to Israel’s Erosion of Palestinian Christians 

By John Mason,/Arab America Contributing Writer Despite themselves, American evangelicals, in siding with U.S. government and Israeli policies, have undermined the very Christians in Palestine who are the guardians of the birthplace of Christianity. Blinded by ideological-religious politics, these evangelicals have ignored the precarious situation of the remaining Christian population in the homeland of Christianity.  … Continued

Endless U.S. Money Flow of Military Aid to Israel is New Battleground for Democratic Presidential Candidates

By John Mason, Arab America Contributing Writer Certain U.S. democratic presidential candidates are leaning towards a restructuring of U.S. security aid to Israel. They would like to tie this aid to a more balanced policy of achieving a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian problem, to disallow aid for use in new Israeli settlements on the … Continued

The Traditional Clothing of Palestine

By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer The traditional clothing of Palestine is a reflection of a rich culture full of old traditions and a love for details, which is beautifully expressed in their traditional clothing. The clothing is extremely rich in embroidery, which is called ‘tatriz’. However, the style depends on many factors: … Continued

Get Your Freekeh, the Ancient Arab Grain, On for Breakfast

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Time and time again, nutritionists advocate eating the diet of our grandparents, basically a diet of unprocessed and whole foods. Nutritionists also advocate the Mediterranean diet in particular, which is recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to promote health and prevent chronic disease. But what exactly made up … Continued

Newly-Elected Arab Israelis May Gain More Clout in Parliament

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer In the September parliamentary elections, Arab Israelis made a significant dent in the years-long right-wing Netanyahu-Likud party domination. While a new government has not yet been formed, there is a chance the Arab parties may make a difference in whatever coalition is formed. This could mean a more effective … Continued

Bahbah: Abbas’s Succession and the Newly Announced Elections

By: Bishara Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist During the speech of Mahmoud Abbas to the UN General Assembly this September, he announced that the Palestinian Authority will hold elections for its legislative council within six months.  After this, a new government will be formed reflecting the results of those elections.  A year after the swearing-in of … Continued

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