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Occupied Territories

The Marginalization of Christians in Historic Palestine

By Mehdi El Merini /Arab America Contributing Writer The Christian community in historic Palestine, though numerically small, is historically significant, tracing its roots back to the earliest days of Christianity. However, in modern Israel, both Palestinian and Arab-Israeli Christians face systemic discrimination and mistreatment. This article explores the historical and contemporary challenges produced by the … Continued

Israel’s Communications Offensive against the Palestinians continues Unabated

Even before the State of Israel was formed, Zionists had been enacting information campaigns to justify their anti-Palestinian activities. Now their strategy to propagate a negative campaign against Palestinians is in full force. In reporting on this story, contributing writer, John Mason also depicts a masterful Palestinian initiative to counter Israel’s public relations war in the U.S.

Death of 80-year-old Palestinian American Retiree following Military Detention in West Bank—Will it Spur changes in Visa Waiver Program, Easing Transit through Israel to the Homeland?

80-year-old Palestinian American, Omar Abdalmajeed As’as, a successful Milwaukee grocer, was detained by Israeli soldiers near his West Bank village, where he’d retired to. He died while either in custody or just after being released. His treatment is used by contributing writer, John Mason, to highlight the typical mistreatment of Palestinian Americans visiting the occupied territories who, until recently, have had to transit via Jordan or Egypt.

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