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Four Daughters Nominated for the 2024 Oscar

By Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction The Academy has unveiled its list of Oscar nominees and Four Daughters has secured a nomination for Best Documentary Feature Film. Kaouther Ben Hania has etched her name in history as the first Arab woman with two Oscar nominations. Her film, The Man Who Sold His … Continued

Arab Designers Illuminate the Golden Globes Red Carpet

By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab American Contributing Writer Introduction: In the dazzling world of Hollywood’s Golden Globes, the red carpet becomes a runway where fashion transcends boundaries and cultural influences take center stage. This year, the spotlight shone brightly on Arab designers, hailing from Lebanon, Bahrain, and the UAE, as they adorned Hollywood’s elite in … Continued

Israel’s War on Gaza May Lead to a Regional Conflagration

By: Ghassan Rubiez / Arab America Contributing Writer Israel’s constantly shifting war tactics reflect miscalculation and poor planning. Finding itself in a deep hole, Israel digs deeper. In the ongoing Gaza war, Israel has been severely maltreating the people of Gaza, failing to prioritize the freeing of hostages held by Hamas and oblivious to the admonitions … Continued

Exclusive Special Report: Suppressed Media Reporting on Gaza War Conceals Alleged War Crimes

By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Media coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza has been severely hampered by Israel’s restrictions and manipulation of media outlets and, most blatantly, by the outright killing of journalists and media personnel working to cover Israel’s relentless attacks on Gaza.  Israel’s primary pretext for attacking and killing Palestinian … Continued

The Symbolism of Watermelon in Palestinian Struggle

By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab American Contributing Writer In the rich tapestry of symbolism woven by oppressed communities, the watermelon has emerged as a poignant emblem within the Palestinian struggle. Beyond its mere status as a delectable fruit, the watermelon bears profound cultural and historical significance, acting as a powerful symbol of resistance against the … Continued

Best Arab Films of the Year, 2023

By Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer This past year emerged with fascinating Arab films created by extraordinary filmmakers, showing the diversity and quality of Arab filmmaking. These are the best Arab films of the year, submitted for Oscars and Best International Features. If you are a lover of Arab culture and Arab cinema … Continued

Biden’s Policy Paralysis Towards Gaza’s Future, Lebanon’s Vulnerability and West Bank Settlers’ Chaos

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer President Biden cautions Israel not to reoccupy Gaza, attack Lebanon or continue to harass Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. He sends his advisors to the region to deliver his messages directly. Beyond offering advice, caution or warning, Biden rarely acts on his words. This … Continued

Can You Hear That Fading Cry: “Here, Here; I’m Here?”

By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer …and thinks for a moment an angel is therebringing back loveIf I must dielet it bring hopelet it be a tale. Final lines from martyr Refaat Alareer’s “If I Must Die” As logic and law fail us, we ruefully, desperately, turn to poetry and our humanity … Continued

UPenn Liz Magill’s Resignation, Sparks Concerns on Free Speech

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

Fair Policies or Racist Agenda Machines: The Censoring of Palestine by Social Media Giants

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.

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