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Go topBy: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer As the sun rose over Amman, the usually busy streets felt quieter, as if reflecting the tension in the air. In the palace, King Abdullah II reviewed the latest news from Gaza, where the war threatened lives and the peace that Jordan has long worked to protect. … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer It seems that early on Tuesday, Israel started a ground invasion of Lebanon, aimed at neutralizing Hezbollah’s infrastructure and influence. Reports are not clear yet on the intensity and long-term plan of this operation. Israel has complex motives in trying to re-occupy resource-rich southern Lebanon. Perhaps the most … Continued
Source: Designed for Arab America, this featured image shows The King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and The Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani giving their speeches at the 79th UGNA.
This is the fifty-ninth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our fifty-ninth pathbreaker is Khalil Jahshan, a Palestinian-American political analyst, media commentator, and organization executive. He serves as Executive Director of Arab Center Washington DC, a nonprofit think tank focusing on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Contributing writer, John Mason depicts Khalil as impassioned by the long-festering Israeli Palestinian issue and a fervent supporter of Palestine.
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Bragging about Israel’s superior war technology, Prime Minister Netanyahu declares that “the equation” of power in the northern border with Lebanon has changed. On September 17 and 18, Israel conducted a devastating attack on Hezbollah by remotely blowing up thousands of hand-held pagers and walkie-talkies. Israel had … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Tunisian President Kais Saied has recently announced that the country will hold presidential elections for the third time since the ousting of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011. However, there are concerns about the legitimacy and honesty of the upcoming election revolving around Kais Saied. A … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In the heart of the Levant, people once thrived on hearty grains like freekeh and burghul, staples that filled their plates and their lives with nourishment. These wholesome foods weren’t just ingredients; they were the foundation of a lifestyle that celebrated health and vitality, allowing families to … Continued
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By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Although most Israelis want an end to the war, an exchange of captives, and a withdrawal from Gaza, their government is not listening. Extensive and ongoing demonstrations have done little, if anything, to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza. Meanwhile, the border conflict with Lebanon is intensifying. Israel’s … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer For two months now, the White House has been announcing that a ceasefire in Gaza is just around the corner. By all indications, it is not. Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu still insists on retaining a military presence in central Gaza and on its southern border with Egypt. … Continued
By: Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer When one thinks about a divided Yemen, one might think about its ongoing, devastating, and complicated civil war. However, this wasn’t the first time Yemen was divided, as Yemen didn’t always exist as a single entity. Before 1990, it was two separate and distinct states—one based in … Continued
By: Charles Walker, Ph.D / Arab America Contributing Writer America is at a crossroads, facing challenges that have deep roots in its history—systemic injustice, economic inequality, and a growing divide among its people. While voting in elections has always been a cornerstone of democracy, history teaches us that real change requires more than just casting … Continued
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