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Will the Trump Administration Shift U.S. Policy in Favor of Palestine?
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Go topBy: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer No Other Land, a powerful Palestinian/Israeli-directed film, has made history with its Oscar nomination, marking a significant milestone for Arab cinema on the global stage. This achievement not only brings attention to the unique Palestinian narrative but also highlights the resilience, talent, and cultural richness of the … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Trump’s hubristic plan to forcibly remove the people of Gaza to neighboring countries has drawn widespread rejection from Palestinians, the Arab world, and the international community. Even within Israel, there is some opposition to forced Palestinian displacement. Trump’s threat to push Palestinians out of Palestine appears designed to pressure Arab … Continued
By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer In this satirical dialogue, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump engage in a behind-the-scenes imagined exchange ahead of a press conference on Gaza. Through exaggerated rhetoric and ironic asides, Arab America contributing writer, Barbara Nimri Aziz, critiques the handling of the war … Continued
By Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The irony is stark: while Trump wages a war against migrants to the United States, he simultaneously proposes the forced migration of two million Gazans to Arab countries already overburdened with millions of refugees from Palestine, Syria, and Sudan. King Abdullah II of Jordan met with Trump … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Trump’s recent proposal for permanently relocating Gaza’s population to Jordan and Egypt has met with widespread rejection from Palestinians, the Arab world, and many international observers. The plan, which envisions transforming war-ravaged Gaza into a Middle Eastern tourist destination, disregards both Palestinian rights and regional stability. When … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Pro-Trump Arab groups who helped him win the elections must be in a state of shock this week. On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting focused on the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, brokered under pressure from Trump, … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In 2015, several world leaders, including then-President Obama, reached an agreement with Iran, known mainly as the “Iran nuclear deal,” to limit Iran’s nuclear program in return for sanctions relief. Three years later, Trump withdrew from the deal and reinstated sanctions against Iran. At the Davos summit, CNN’s … Continued
Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Just two months before the fall of the Syrian regime, Israel’s long-time enemy, Benjamin Netanyahu faced tough questions during a press conference. A journalist asked him sharply, “Is there any hope the enemy simply forgot to return Eli Cohen’s body?” Visibly frustrated Netanyahu admitted, “We’ve been trying for … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer With the death of Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1970, Egypt found itself in a precarious position. Although still regarded as the preeminent power in the Middle East, the country was growing increasingly weak. The decline of Arab Nationalism, compounded by the recent defeat in the 1967 Arab-Israeli … Continued
By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Bulldozers, those agile, yellow caterpillar-track hoes, we watch transforming towns, farms, deserts, and suburbs worldwide. But how many of us have seen an Israeli bulldozer at work? Many Palestinians, for certain, rush this way and that to grab furnishings, documents, and clothes from their homes before … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In a pre-inaugural speech, President-elect Donald Trump pledged to bring peace to Ukraine and end what he called “the chaos” in the Middle East. Trump appears noticeably more measured when talking about the futility of war than when addressing hot-button domestic issues like immigration and crime. How … Continued
By: Ghasssan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer A ceasefire deal has been reached to end 15 months of fighting in Gaza. Hamas and Israeli officials announced the deal just moments ago, according to news sources. What lessons emerge for Palestinians, Israelis, and their supporters in Washington? The proposed agreement, building on previous drafts, outlines … Continued
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