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US Attacks against the International Criminal Court Intensify

By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The Hague, Netherlands is considered the center of organizations related to maintaining International Law. The City is the headquarters for the International Criminal Court, International Court of Justice, as well as other supranational organizations. 125 countries are signed on as state parties to the Rome Statute. The … Continued

Netanyahu Wants to Gamble It All Away

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In his visit to the White House last week, Netanyahu asserted that Hamas must disappear because it is still a threat to Israel. At the moment, protracted negotiations in Qatar over a Gaza ceasefire seem deadlocked. To free 250 hostages, over five hundred IDF soldiers have already died, and … Continued

The Prospect of UN Multinational Troop Deployment in Gaza

By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Dire Humanitarian Situation The humanitarian situation in Gaza is desperate. The United Nations estimates that 92 percent of buildings and structures in Gaza are either damaged or destroyed. Apart from the vast destruction of residential areas, crucial infrastructure such as hospitals have been decimated by Israeli air … Continued

A New Round of Negotiations in the Middle East

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Following the devastating 12-day Israel-Iran conflict, the Middle East faces an extraordinary moment. Multiple peace processes are unfolding simultaneously, each holding the potential to impact the geopolitical landscape significantly. The Palestinian question is at the core of all of them: Gaza, as the Middle East’s open, festering … Continued

How Long will Trump’s ‘Carte Blanche’ for Netanyahu Last? 

By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer On Monday evening, the White House hosted a highly anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This encounter, set against the backdrop of the ongoing Gaza Genocide, marks a pivotal moment in the ever-evolving relationship between the two leaders. Once represented by … Continued

We Need Justice-Based Peace, Not Diplomatic Accords

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The dust has barely settled over Iran’s bombed nuclear facilities, yet voices are already heralding a “new opportunity” for Middle East peace. In a troubling example, renowned British journalist Adam LeBor argues that “the humbling of Iran” opens pathways for peace agreements. Such analysis reveals a dangerous blind spot … Continued

The Decline of Arab Nationalism and the Islamic Revival

By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The early 20th century saw increased western intervention in the middle east, and the rise of secular Arab nationalism. A cornerstone of this Arab Nationalism was the idea of Pan-Arabism. Put simply, it is the belief that the entire Arab world which has a shared culture, language, … Continued

Why Does the Middle East Need an Inclusive Regional Paradigm?

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer President Trump’s decision to join Israel in military strikes against Iran has significantly altered the regional geopolitical landscape, but eventually not in the way Washington intended. Rather than forcing Tehran into submission through the surgical destruction of three nuclear facilities with bunker-busting munitions, these attacks may, in the … Continued

Is Trump Yielding to Netanyahu by Entering the War with Iran?

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the pretext of responding to an “existential threat”, Israel attacked Iran on June 12. The targets included nuclear infrastructure, military leadership, defense capabilities, and oil and natural gas sites. The initial result is a dramatic tactical advantage for Tel Aviv. However, Iran has so far responded with … Continued

Visiting the Middle East During Conflict: The Israel-Iran War

By Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer The ongoing Israel-Iran war began last week, and the affects of this conflict are already being seen throughout the region of the Middle East. The geographic positions of Israel and Iran have left the rest of the Arab world closing off airspace and redirecting flights, leaving Arabs … Continued

Rise of Antisemitism Must not End the Dialogue with Palestinians

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer While American Arabs are enraged by Israel’s territorial hegemony, the American Jewish community is confronted with daily, terrifying reminders of a rising tide of antisemitism. On both sides of the Arab-Israeli divide, only a few acknowledge their own contributions to the conflict. Self-criticism is needed to revive honest … Continued

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