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Go topIntroduction: 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
UN Arabic Language Day, commemorated annually on December 18, traces its roots to the initiative established by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2010. This observance aims “to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six of its official working languages throughout the organization.” December … 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.
Cartoonist Steven Bell recently made headlines with his what is deemed outrageous and anti-semitic cartoon that was recently published. Recently, the Guardian refused to run his latest caricature of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu (depiction of him) wearing boxing gloves, “holding a scalpel and preparing to cut a Gaza shaped incision on his abdomen, with the caption “residents of Gaza get out now.” Find out more with Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki.
Prepared By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist OCTOBER 7 – NOVEMBER 29, 2023 KILLED: 1 OUT OF EVERY 158 GAZA CIVILIANS CHILDREN AND WOMEN KILLED IN THE GAZA WAR WOUNDED AND MISSING CIVILIANS IN GAZA DESTROYED JOURNALISTS About the Author: Bishara A Bahbah is Arab America’s featured columnist. He is the former vice … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer In the wake of the recent event unfolding in the Middle East, Vogue Arabia, Elle Arabia, and GQ Middle East have been taking the initiative to expressed their solidarity for Palestine. While some apolitical media outlets and celebrities argue that their platform is not the right place for comments on … Continued
By: Ghassan Michel Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In war times, morality is selective. An Israeli observer recently captured the current mood in Israel with three words: blood is boiling. Israel’s fury about Hamas’s attack of October 7 on innocent civilians is fully justified. However, Tel-Aviv’s violation of international laws, by revenge killing of … Continued
Maps of the American (top) and Arab (bottom) Diasporas in the World. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: In an era of globalization, the exchange of cultures has become increasingly common, leading to a growing number of unique experiences as people travel to different societies. One such cross-cultural encounter involves … Continued
Semitic Family Photo. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The term “antisemitism” has long been associated with discrimination against Jewish people, forming a core element of discussions surrounding religious, cultural, and ethnic prejudices. However, this conventional definition oversimplifies the complexity of the term, overlooking its historical roots and broader implications. … Continued
The Arab World on a Map. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world filled with diversity, the Arab world stays a region where various nations and cultures are intertwined in a complex tapestry. From North Africa to the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula, the Arab world encompasses a diverse … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist As I write this article, I am dumbfounded by the United States and Western countries’ inaction and by the extent of Israel’s brutality in the killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. During a month of brutal fighting between Israel and Hamas, the growing list of Palestinian victims is staggering and keeps rising by the minute. Hitherto, these … Continued
Featured Arab American columnist, Dr. Bishara A. Bahbah, writes on the Israel-Palestine conflict from the nuanced perspective of a colleague writing a letter to their Jewish friend. From the tumultuous history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the current state of affairs, Dr. Bahbah’s letter encompasses all of the generational trauma and present implications of the … Continued
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