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Go topBy: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer The Egyptian-Israeli War was one of the largest conflicts in the Arab World. The 1978 Camp David Accords settled the conflict, and this peace treaty still stands, halting a heated struggle between the two countries. Although there has been peace between Israel and Egypt since 1978, the conflict remains … Continued
By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer Born Nour Al-Huda Mohamed Sultan Shaarawi on June 23, 1879, in the Egyptian city of Minya, she was a member of the famous El-Shaarawi family. Her father, Muhamed Sultan Pasha El-Shaarawi, later became the president of Egypt’s Chamber of Deputies. Shaarawi grew up studying extensively, learning several languages as … Continued
It was a lie from the beginning—the elevator story. Congresswoman Boebert fabricated a story about Congresswoman Omar that was clearly hate-mongering against Muslims. Contributing writer John Mason tells how the story escalated to lots of name-calling between the two and a ratcheting up to Congressional leadership to lay some sanctions on Boebert. That didn’t happen but the anti-Islamic atmosphere it created lingers on.
Statehood for Palestine is significantly compromised by Jewish settlements, home to ½ million, which are penetrating deep into occupied territory
• The international ’Green Line’ that separates Israel and the Palestinian territory following the 1967 war is barely recognized by Israelis anymore
• the local, West Bank economy is becoming more dependent on the settler and larger Israeli economy, diminishing the likelihood of a sustainable Palestinian economy in the future
• East Jerusalem, the symbolic capital of Palestine, was captured in 1967— some Israelis believe that it is theirs, as part of greater Jerusalem. Contributing writer,, John Mason, takes us along the tour on route 60
In support of BDS, some countries are questioning support of the Miss Universe contest to be held this December 12 in the Israeli resort town of Eilat. Several countries or their representatives have dropped out. However, the reigning Miss Universe is hailing the event and doing publicity for it by visiting sites around Israel. There are other contestants whose presence at the beauty contest is debatable, with both Malaysia and Indonesia ready to join the boycott. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports in this Brief Note.
The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) announced today that His Excellency Fareed Yasseen, the Republic of Iraq’s Ambassador to the United States, has been selected as NUSACC’s 2021 “Ambassador of the Year.” This award, begun in 2004, is given annually to a member of the Arab diplomatic corps in the USA for … Continued
The Israeli plan to construct over 3,000 new housing units in several settler communities, some of which are deep in occupied territory on the West Bank, is a slap in the face to the Biden administration, Palestinians themselves, anti-occupation Israelis, the EU, UN and Arab countries. This plan makes it that much more difficult to settle the continuing conflict between Israel and Palestine and significantly dims the chances of creating a state of Palestine in the West Bank and Gaza. Contributing writer, John Mason, describes the impact of this recent Israeli move on the West Bank.
By: Isra Saleh / Arab America Contributing Writer She is an Arab – Muslim who is continuously making religious and political history. The first-ever to be invited to offer prayer at a presidential inaugural. Dr. Debbie Almontaser was the founding and former principal of the Khalil Gibran International Academy in Brooklyn, NY. A twenty-five-year veteran … Continued
American workers have been trying to support Palestinians in several ways over the years. Recently Amazon and Google workers have tried to influence their companies’ decisions to supply the Israeli military and government technology used to harm Palestinians. Another case is of AFL-CIO workers who have voted to condemn Israeli violence against Palestinians and to end U.S. financial aid to Israel. On the Israel side is the government’s attempt to quell the important work of six Palestinian human rights organizations. Contributing writer, John Mason, these three grassroots attempts to support Palestinians.
By Arab America Contributing Author/ Christian Jimenez Nationalism is one of the most powerful and influential movements in the world and one that began during the 19th century. The term nationalism refers to the idea that a nation of people with a common culture, language, history, etc. should have an independent state of their own. … Continued
Qatari diplomats are the advocates par excellence of Palestinians in international arenas, giving these diplomats an image of strong supporters of a pro-human rights foreign policy. Now they have taken the side of the Palestinians in the context of the Abraham Accords, which do very little for Palestinians either economically or in resolving the Israel Palestinian conflict. Contributing writer John Mason writes about Qatar’s principled stand.
By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestinian Authority has expanded its authoritarian crackdown on critical Palestinian voices, extending its boot from the confines of the occupied 1967 borders, or the “West Bank”, to the United States. On September 30th, Executive Director and a board member of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) Dr. … Continued
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