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Occupation

Israel Planning to Expand West Bank Settlements Further

By: Jake Harris / Arab America contributing writer The year is 1967, tensions had been building between the State of Israel and its Arab neighbors. Much of this tension can be traced back to the 1956 Suez Crisis in Egypt. The French and British had owned and operated the Suez Canal since 1869. Gamel Abdel … Continued

The Teacher: An Exploration of Palestinian Survival

By Rena Elhessen/Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian representation has arrived on the big screen, thanks to Watermelon Pictures. Palestinian-British filmmaker Farah Nabulsi’s debut film, The Teacher, is out in theaters, and to say it is a must-watch is an understatement. Farah Nabulsi is known for her short films, highlighting Palestinian stories of survival. The most … Continued

Bulldozers and Bombs 

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

The History of the Golan Heights: The Road to Occupation

By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer The Golan Heights, a plateau in southwestern Syria, has long been a region of strategic significance, cultural richness, and political contention. Known for its fertile lands and commanding position overlooking northern Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan, the Golan Heights has become one of the most contested territories … Continued

Gaza Mon Amour Review: Love Doesn’t Need to Look Pretty

By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize | Arab America Contributing Writer The story is about love because there is this preconceived idea that this place in Gaza, it’s only full of destruction and vandalization and occupation. And in the midst of it all this, there is really something that we should discuss. It is love. Tarzan and … Continued

The Occupation of Tunisia and Algeria through Film

By: Nevin Girgis / Arab America Contributing Writer Tunisia and Algeria Similar to every other Arab country, Tunisia and Algeria were occupied by France. At one point, Germany invaded Tunisia during the French occupation. The occupation of a country changes its trajectory in the years and those after. Citizens are repulsively treated and forced into … Continued

A Zebra at the Mercy of a Jury of Hyenas: “Rifqa” Reviewed

By: Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer With a touching and poignant introduction by Aja Monet, Mohammed el-Kurd’s debut collection of poetry rings with the truth of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Monet tells of how she first met el-Kurd and his grandmother, after whom the group is named, during her time volunteering in … Continued

Sliman Mansour’s Homeland

BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Sliman Mansour is a Palestinian painter and artist. He was born in a village in Ramallah and in a time when the zionist had not occupied and stolen the Palestinian lands. He is considered a great and inspiring figure to all Palestinians and is known as an artist … Continued

Palestine Takes Over Netflix

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Netflix has released 32 Palestinian films on its platform. Each film is directed by and stars Palestinian actors. The move was made to diversify its platform and appeal to more Middle Eastern viewers. Ameen Nayfeh, director of The Crossing, one of the movies included in Palestinian … Continued

Bahbah: The Ice Cream War: Israel vs. Ben & Jerry’s

By: Bishara A Bahba / Arab America Featured Columnist It is incredulous to hear and read about the ongoing war between Israel and Ben & Jerry’s famous Vermont-based ice cream!  Israel and many of its diehard supporters have lost their wits over Ben & Jerry’s decision to cease selling its ice cream in the “Occupied … Continued

Prison Break With a Spoon – The Story of Amjad Al-Deek

By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America contributing writer If I were to sit here and talk about all the brave Palestinian men and women who have fought with everything they have for their country, I would be sitting here for years. Every name and story is one to be remembered. They all hold a remarkable memory in … Continued

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