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Go topBy: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer Since the Arab Spring turmoil in the Middle East, the Palestinian issue has not become the major matter that concerns the Arab States. Historically, Arab Officials at different levels were most outspoken about the Palestinian case at various national and international congregations. This outpouring support for Palestine dramatically … Continued
The Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan, today signed an Executive Order prohibiting executive branch agencies from entering into contracts or conducting official state business with any entity unless they certify that they will not engage in a boycott of Israel during the duration of the contract. The executive order opposes the Palestinian led Boycott, Divestment, … Continued
The compelling new documentary film Surviving Peace, which delves deeply into and challenges core issues driving the Israeli Palestinian conflict opens Friday, October 20 in San Francisco. There will be a Q&A with Director Josef Avesar on Friday, Oct 20 and Sat Oct 21 after the 8:30 pm show. Surviving Peace delves deeply into the … Continued
By: Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer There have been many developments in the past month concerning Palestine, The US, and Israel. Here are the top 5 most important and relevant events. 1. Palestine Given INTERPOL Membership September 27, 2017, Palestine was voted a full member of The International Police Organization (INTERPOL). As a new member, Palestine now … Continued
By Yasir Shallal/Arab America Contributing Writer As an American citizen of Iraqi descent. I am writing to encourage you to vote in the upcoming elections. On November 7th. You will have an opportunity to take part in democracy and exercise your right to vote. While voting duties are optional in a free democracy, as it … Continued
By Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer Ester Koontz, a science and math curriculum coach in Wichita, Kansas has filed a lawsuit with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) against a Kansas law (HB 2409) discussed during an emergency legislative session for education in June. According to the Kansas State Legislature, the new law says that “The state … Continued
Photo Credit: CNN Following a federal judge’s decision to block the Trump administration from implementing the latest travel ban, Naureen Shah, Amnesty International USA senior director of campaigns, released the following statement: “This ruling will provide hope to thousands of people across the world. It’s a blow to the Trump administration’s attempts to tear families … Continued
By Weam Namou/Contributing Writer Born in Dearborn to Lebanese parents who immigrated to the United States in the 1970s, Fayrouz Saad, 34, has always identified herself as an Arab American. She is the middle child of six children and attributes everything she has accomplished to her family. “I watched them work hard to achieve the … Continued
SOURCE: INDEPENDENT BY JEFFREY HELLER ‘The State of Palestine and the Solomon Islands are now Interpol member countries’ Palestine joined Interpol as a member state on Wednesday, a move opposed by Israel, in a vote at the international police organisation’s general assembly in Beijing, Interpol said. “The State of Palestine and the Solomon Islands are … Continued
SOURCE: HAARETZ BY AMIR TIBON In an interview with left-wing website The Intercept, the former presidential candidate said that the U.S. is complicit in Israel’s occupation of the West Bank. Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said in an interview published Friday that the United States should “play a much more evenhanded role” in … Continued
Photo: CNN Today, the Arab American Institute joined 17 rights organizations to ask Supreme Court Justice John Roberts to stand for the integrity of the Court as a neutral and nonpartisan arbiter. At issue is an upcoming appearance by Justice Neil Gorsuch at the Trump Hotel to an organization, The Fund for American Studies … Continued
By: Michaela Schrum/ Contributing Writer The Syrian refugee crisis has been a topic of interest ever since the initial refugee camps in Turkey were set up in 2011. But international coverage picked up significantly in 2013 with the geographic gains of ISIS in the region, as well as military raids conducted by the Assad regime. … Continued
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