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Go topOn Tuesday at noon, President Donald Trump unveiled his “Deal of the Century” with Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and members of the administrations from both countries. Nowhere to be seen representatives from the Palestinian leadership, who have already rejected the plan. In a later development on Tuesday, the Washington Post reported that Israeli Prime … Continued
Popular Quiz Show ‘Jeopardy’ Got it Wrong—Jesus was not Born in Israel By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The host of marathon quiz ‘Jeopardy,’ Alex Trebek, asked a contestant on last Friday’s broadcast of the show to identify the place of Jesus’ birth. Specifically, she was asked, “Built in the 300s A.D., the Church of … Continued
By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The deadly removal of Iranian Al-Quds Force leader, Qassem Soleimani, by the U.S. government on Friday, January 3 has generated a new and dangerous Middle East-and-beyond geopolitical landscape. It has complicated the lives of Iraqi, Syrian, Lebanese, and Yemeni Arabs, where Al-Quds surrogate militias operate. It also complicates Arab … Continued
By Bishara Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist Last Friday, the United States assassinated Iran’s most important and most visible military commander, the head of the Quds Brigade, along with a powerful Iraqi militia leader who was also a government official. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei promised: “hard revenge” for the killing of Maj. General Soleimani. … Continued
By Elif Selin Calik/Arab America Contributing Writer On June 26, 2020, the international community will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Charter. Recently, at the Doha Forum 2019, the leader of the UN discussed the UN’s future at its 75th anniversary. “We have no room for either cynicism or apathy” President of the … Continued
By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer As the new year (and a new decade!) draws near, this is a natural opportunity to look back on the events, moments, and policies of 2019 that shaped Arab America. From groundbreaking new television shows to heart-wrenching political moments at home and abroad, this year has played a pivotal … Continued
By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer President Trump’s “Executive Order on Combating Antisemitism,” released on December 11, equates antisemitism with criticism of Israel. While not explicit, the order implies that criticizing Israeli mistreatment of Palestinians would be considered anti-Semitic. Trump preempted Congress by taking its version of a yet-to-be passed antisemitism bill, suppressing the complex … Continued
By Bishara Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist In September of this year, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas declared during a speech at the United Nations that he intended to call for elections in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. The elections would be for the PA’s legislative council to be followed by-elections for the presidency … Continued
Cites Lack of Urgency on PFAS Cleanup, Failure to End US Involvement in the Yemen War Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement on why she will vote against the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) because among other issues it fails to include House-passed amendments by Dingell to address PFAS contamination: “PFAS … Continued
U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib today stood against HRes326 (advocating a two-state solution) which she believes will only help perpetuate the unjust status quo in Palestine/Israel and provide cover for Israel’s ongoing violations of Palestinian rights. I spoke today as the proud granddaughter of a strong, loving Palestinian woman in opposition to #HRes326. We must take … Continued
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) made the following statement before a House vote on a resolution reaffirming Congress’ support to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Below is the text of her speech: “It is critical that we take serious steps to reiterate the United States’ commitment toward a just, two-state solution to the … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon’s Protest Lebanon’s Protest: During the first days of Lebanon’s protest that took place on October 17, 2019, protesters laughed as they sang cheerfully in the excitement of the massive crowd urging change. The day of the revolution, held in Beirut, Lebanon, was warm and bright. The people … Continued
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