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Will the Trump Administration Shift U.S. Policy in Favor of Palestine?
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Go topBy: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In his visit to the White House last week, Netanyahu asserted that Hamas must disappear because it is still a threat to Israel. At the moment, protracted negotiations in Qatar over a Gaza ceasefire seem deadlocked. To free 250 hostages, over five hundred IDF soldiers have already died, and … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Following the devastating 12-day Israel-Iran conflict, the Middle East faces an extraordinary moment. Multiple peace processes are unfolding simultaneously, each holding the potential to impact the geopolitical landscape significantly. The Palestinian question is at the core of all of them: Gaza, as the Middle East’s open, festering … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer On Monday evening, the White House hosted a highly anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This encounter, set against the backdrop of the ongoing Gaza Genocide, marks a pivotal moment in the ever-evolving relationship between the two leaders. Once represented by … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the pretext of responding to an “existential threat”, Israel attacked Iran on June 12. The targets included nuclear infrastructure, military leadership, defense capabilities, and oil and natural gas sites. The initial result is a dramatic tactical advantage for Tel Aviv. However, Iran has so far responded with … Continued
By: B Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Should I, or shouldn’t I? Can I, or can’t I? I may be alone. No villager who had accompanied me to protests 6-8 years ago hinted they might attend Saturday’s “No Kings” rally. Of more than 2,000 nationwide events, I’m heading to one of only three … Continued
By Rena Elhessen/Arab America Contributing Writer President Trump has reinstated a travel ban for 19 countries, expanding his previously repealed ban from his first term. When the first travel ban came into fruition, it was scrutinized by the Supreme Court, but ultimately passed. It was then repealed under President Biden. As the present administration continues … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer As a young man, I never imagined leaving my homeland behind: for me, Lebanon was the place to be. True, there was considerable corruption; we took explicit sectarian power sharing for granted. However, there were abundant freedoms, including worship, politics, business, education, and cultural expression. I had, perhaps … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Being thoughtless in Ukraine but cunning in the Arab Gulf, President Trump is hopefully being increasingly careful with Iran. Trump is likely to restrain Israel from attacking Iran, creating unprecedented tension with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Despite Israel’s desire for military action, President Trump is pursuing diplomacy as an … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab American Contributing Writer President Trump is doing business and promising peace. Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime Minister is expanding the war and promising victory. In a four-day visit to three Arab Gulf states (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates) last week, President Trump made business deals worth at least 700 billion … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer President Trump recently arrived in Saudi Arabia on his first major international trip of his second term. After Riyadh, he will travel to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. By all indications, he will focus more on business than politics, but there will still be some opportunities for Trump’s hosts … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In mid-May, President Trump will be making his first visit abroad, aside from his appearance at the Pope’s funeral in the Vatican. Of all places, he is choosing to visit Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, and Qatar. One wonders how any Arab state could welcome a leader who has … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer On Saturday, Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, met in Rome with President Trump’s Middle East and Ukraine envoy, Steve Witkoff, for a second round of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. So far, the talks have gone smoothly; a third meeting scheduled for this week will start to address practical … Continued
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