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Palestinian Activist Rush Darwish Seeks Congressional Seat in Illinois

By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Who is Rush? Throughout the Democratic primary debates, remember that district-level politicians are equally important. Let us introduce you to Rush Darwish who is running for Congress in Illinois’ third district. Arab America recently caught up with Darwish who expressed his love and commitment to his diverse district, which … Continued

Back by Popular Demand: The Palestinian Farmer’s Box

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Today, our supermarkets have become more saturated than ever with “Franken” foods with so-called healthy labels. Gluten-free does not mean sugar-free and vegan does not mean chemical-free. The unregulated  “natural” food label has become meaningless, slapped on a plethora of processed foods. However, as consumers, we do have the … Continued

What to Expect at the United Nations General Assembly

By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer The United Nations General Assembly is taking place this week in New York City, where leaders and representatives from across the globe will gather to discuss today’s biggest issues. Amongst the most notable discussions are focused on the rising risks of climate change and how to stabilize transitional governments … Continued

Kelly Craft: What are the Views of the New US Ambassador to the UN on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?

By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer Earlier this month, Kelly Craft officially became the new US Ambassador to the United Nations, succeeding Nikki Haley, who resigned at the end of 2018.  At the beginning of 2019, President Trump appointed Kelly Craft as a prospective nominee. Now as an official Ambassador, she made clear her plans … Continued

Netanyahu’s Threat to Annex the Jordan Valley

By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer  Hinting that he would be willing to annex a sizeable chunk of the occupied territory of Palestine, Netanyahu has become desperate in his campaign for reelection for Prime Minister of Israel, but not sure of that as of today.  He even canceled his participation at the UN General Assembly. … Continued

Bahbah: “Coffee Boy” or “Glorified Intern”…Trump’s New Middle East Envoy?

By: Bishara Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist I feel sorry for Avraham “Avi” Berkowitz–Trump’s new Middle East envoy! Recent articles that anonymously quoted White House officials and other lawmakers questioning the mental stability of President Donald Trump no longer come as a surprise to most well-read and educated people, let alone world leaders.  The president has … Continued

Bahbah: Drones—The New Weapon of Choice in the Middle East

By: Bishara Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist The use of armed drones – otherwise known as UAVs or unmanned aerial vehicles in the Middle East has been driven largely by sales from China, according to a report released on December 2018 by the Royal United Services Institute.  Most of the drones currently in use in the … Continued

How the Ban Against Tlaib and Omar has Highlighted the Palestinian Cause

By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu banned U.S Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering Israel. The given reason was that the two Muslim American and Democratic congresswomen refused to coordinate their trip with Israeli security officials. He added that Tlaib and Omar support the Boycott, … Continued

Amideast Statement on Ismail Ajjawi

Amideast has received an outpouring of interest and support from across the country and around the globe concerning the denial of entry to the United States of Ismail Ajjawi, a Palestinian refugee and Harvard scholarship recipient. After obtaining a U.S. visa, Ismail traveled from his home in Tyre, Lebanon, to Boston Logan International Airport on … Continued

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