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Go topBy: Ziyan Qutub / Arab American Contributing Writer In the rich tapestry of symbolism woven by oppressed communities, the watermelon has emerged as a poignant emblem within the Palestinian struggle. Beyond its mere status as a delectable fruit, the watermelon bears profound cultural and historical significance, acting as a powerful symbol of resistance against the … Continued
By Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer This past year emerged with fascinating Arab films created by extraordinary filmmakers, showing the diversity and quality of Arab filmmaking. These are the best Arab films of the year, submitted for Oscars and Best International Features. If you are a lover of Arab culture and Arab cinema … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubiez / Arab America Contributing Writer Israel’s constantly shifting war tactics reflect miscalculation and poor planning. Finding itself in a deep hole, Israel digs deeper. In the ongoing Gaza war, Israel has been severely maltreating the people of Gaza, failing to prioritize the freeing of hostages held by Hamas and oblivious to the admonitions … Continued
Introduction: As the Christmas season approaches, we find ourselves facing the unfortunate reality of ongoing conflicts, with the war in Gaza casting a somber shadow over the festivities. In the midst of this global celebration, the question arises: Is there truly peace on Earth? This question holds a deep and touching meaning, particularly when considering … Continued
By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer …and thinks for a moment an angel is therebringing back loveIf I must dielet it bring hopelet it be a tale. Final lines from martyr Refaat Alareer’s “If I Must Die” As logic and law fail us, we ruefully, desperately, turn to poetry and our humanity … Continued
By: Paul Asfour / Arab America Contributing Writer I’ve been thinking about the phrase “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” Until the massacre of the people of Israel on October 7th, followed by the current, ongoing massacre of the people of Gaza, I accepted the common narrative that the phrase was understood … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer The Israel and Hamas war is the war that has broke the internet, with some calling it genocide with the deaths of almost 20,000 civilians, wounding almost 50,000, the destruction of infrastructure, homes, and hospitals, the disruption and blockade of humanitarian efforts and supplies, and water and electricity … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist The mood among Arab and Muslim Americans and their allies is bent on punishing President Joe Biden for his one-sided and naked support of Israel in its war on Gaza by refraining from voting to reelect him in the upcoming presidential elections in 2024. Biden has: Biden’s … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Contributing Writer There are some strong signs that we are close to a ceasefire in Gaza. The votes in the United Nations Security Council on December 8 were telling. Israel does not have much more time to continue the military operation. Tel Aviv’s image in the world community has taken a … Continued
Liz Magill’s Resignation The resignation of University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill made headlines this past weekend following her statements at the hearing on antisemitism. Her resignation follows her controversial responses to the question of whether the call for the genocide of Jews violates Penn’s code of conduct. Magill answered that the call for the … Continued
Photo Credits: Mohammed El-Kurd event By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer In the discourse surrounding the Palestine-Israel conflict, the influence of pro-Palestinian lecturers and intellectuals has been notably profound. Starting with the tenure of Edward Said at Columbia University and extending to the present prominence of figures like Mohammed El-Kurd, these individuals have … Continued
An incident had taken place on social media, the culprit Instagram, a user claimed that his biography, written in Arabic, was auto- translated to “Palestinian terrorist.” Given Meta’s long history of anti- Palestinian sentiment, journalists and activists claiming Palestinian censorship are now questioning whether the mistranslation was an incident or a calculated event.
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