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Will the Trump Administration Shift U.S. Policy in Favor of Palestine?
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Go topBy: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer In order for me to write poetry that isn’t politicalI must listen to the birdsand in order to hear the birdsthe warplanes must be silent.- Marwan Makhuoul Nationalism and natural beauty are inevitably intertwined in the art and literature of Palestine. In a sense, nature is a … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer In Gaza, doctors’ white coats represent both a symbol of resilience and medicine. Despite persistent shelling, severe supply shortages, and the collapse of health infrastructure, medical personnel in Gaza continue to demonstrate amazing bravery. They also show remarkable compassion and commitment. They are more than simply … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the modern Middle East, the relentless pursuit of legitimacy by illegitimate means has become Israel’s defining contradiction. What emerges is a state desperately seeking to normalize the fundamentally abnormal through a carefully orchestrated campaign of deception, manipulation, and coercion. The problem has deep roots. Israeli leadership has … Continued
This is the ninetieth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Our ninetieth pathbreaker is Betty Samieh, a Palestinian American playwright, author, screenwriter, and actor. John Mason, contributing writer, depicts Betty as becoming the first Palestinian American to have a play premiere off-Broadway with the 2004 premiere of ‘Roar.’ Samieh has authored 15 plays and is the recipient of many honors.
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Under the guise of security and keeping the peace, the outspoken often lose their voices to repressive censorship. A series of sanctions have been handed out amidst public outcry over the crimes against humanity inflicted on Gaza. The latest censor was announced by Secretary of State Marco … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In his visit to the White House last week, Netanyahu asserted that Hamas must disappear because it is still a threat to Israel. At the moment, protracted negotiations in Qatar over a Gaza ceasefire seem deadlocked. To free 250 hostages, over five hundred IDF soldiers have already died, and … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer On Monday evening, the White House hosted a highly anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This encounter, set against the backdrop of the ongoing Gaza Genocide, marks a pivotal moment in the ever-evolving relationship between the two leaders. Once represented by … Continued
By: B. Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer What further avenues help us reach Palestine? We witness repeated attacks and compounded injustices against unarmed Palestinians, day after day. The baffled world is stunned into silence. Helpless, we merely fill hours exchanging stories of others’ suffering, citing merciless actions repeated hour after hour by Israeli … Continued
By Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer A new film from Watermelon Pictures will soon be available in theatres nationwide. A year after its premiere, To A Land Unknown will arrive in theatres on July 11th. From Palestinian filmmaker Mahdi Fleifel comes a story of displacement and tragedy in finding identity as a refugee. … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Following the devastating 12-day Israel-Iran conflict, the Middle East faces an extraordinary moment. Multiple peace processes are unfolding simultaneously, each holding the potential to impact the geopolitical landscape significantly. The Palestinian question is at the core of all of them: Gaza, as the Middle East’s open, festering … Continued
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer In the modern age, the Global South and the Middle East are rising to the top of the global stage. Aiming to challenge Western hegemony, the new BRICS bloc has emerged, claiming to channel the voices of the Global South. BRICS consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The dust has barely settled over Iran’s bombed nuclear facilities, yet voices are already heralding a “new opportunity” for Middle East peace. In a troubling example, renowned British journalist Adam LeBor argues that “the humbling of Iran” opens pathways for peace agreements. Such analysis reveals a dangerous blind spot … Continued
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