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Go topBy: 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: 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
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
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.
This is the twenty-fifth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our twenty-fifth pathbreaker is Rami Kashou, a Palestinian American born in Jerusalem, raised in Ramallah, trained in the U.S., and known for his fashion design for such celebrities as Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, and Queen Rania of Jordan. A deep sense of his Palestinian heritage is seen in his designs and his avid support of Palestinians. As contributing writer, John Mason writes, Rami is actively involved in initiatives aimed at raising awareness and fostering dialogue about the challenges faced by Palestinians. Furthermore, he advocates for justice, human rights, and a peaceful resolution to the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
By: Stephanie Abraham / Arab America Contributing Writer Christmas has been canceled in the Holy Land. Decorations that have hung for years in Bethlehem have been taken down, parades will not take place, and streets typically overflowing with tourists are empty. Thus, the cultural and religious holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ will … Continued
This is the twenty-fourth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Contributing writer, John Mason, writes about our twenty-fourth pathbreaker, Helen Thomas. Born in 1920 in Winchester, Kentucky, Thomas was the seventh of nine children of immigrants from Tripoli, Lebanon. Helen was an American reporter and author, and a long-serving member of the White House press corps. She covered the White House during the administrations of ten U.S. presidents—from the beginning of the Kennedy administration to the second year of Obama’s tenure. Thomas’ pro-Arab comments got her into hot water towards the end of her career.
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
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.
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