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: Miko Peled / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestine has been dissected and every region within it separated from the rest of the country. This was planned and executed by the Zionist state very early on. This separation has given the Zionists almost absolute control of the land, the people and the resources. In discussing … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer It may serve Arab Americans well in the long run to soften their criticism of Kamala Harris, the new presidential Democratic nominee. It is unrealistic to expect her to challenge the political party which has just picked her as its leader. Arab Americans want this rising American … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Disclaimer: This article was written before the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier today. Haniyeh, who had been engaged in internationally-brokered ceasefire talks, was killed shortly after attending a swearing-in ceremony for Iran’s new president. This event may significantly impact the dynamics and context discussed … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer There is a firestorm in Washington over Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s role in Gaza. While President Biden attempts to control Netanyahu’s damage, The Speaker of the House invites him to address a joint session of Congress. Last Friday President Biden announced his support for a presumed Israeli … 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
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
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