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Bahbah: What Will Netanyahu’s New Government Mean for Palestinians and Arab Neighbors?

Palestinians are not hopeful that the new Israeli government will initiate or participate in peace talks, and they expect the status quo to continue. More Palestinian lands will be confiscated, and more settlements will either be built or expanded. However, Netanyahu knows how to assuage Palestinians under occupation. Bishara A. Bahbah By: Bishara A. Bahbah / … Continued

Midterm Elections Results for Arab Americans

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Carrie Stewart As many of you likely know, last week was the 2022 mid-term elections in the U.S. Millions of Americans went to vote and watched as the results came in, waiting to find out which party would take control of the Senate and which party would take control … Continued

Australia is No Longer Recognizing Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel

By: Arab America Content Creator / Carrie Stewart According to diplomat.com, the move to overturn the Morrison 2018 government decision was heavily supported by Australian Palestinians. History/Developments: The Australian Labor party reversed the decision of the previous government that recognized West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This former move was made by former prime … Continued

Nomads and Camels: Geographic Influences on the Bedouin Diet

By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer Known in Arabic as Badawi, the Bedouin people are a nomadic group in the Middle East and North Africa region known for their long and extensive history throughout the region. Bedouins reside most predominantly in Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and several regions of the Arabian Peninsula. … Continued

Passport Index Ranking of Arab Countries

By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer A passport index, created by Henley & Partners, is defined as an “authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa”. This means that depending on the passport you have, you may be able to … Continued

7 Unexpected Western Singers with Arab Roots

By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: We all have our favorite musicians, actors, celebrities, etc. that we love to follow. But have you ever looked into the background of these artists? Artists may choose to make their ethnic background a very prominent aspect of their brand, or it could be more private … Continued

Nibal Malshi, Arab Classic Vocalist, to Perform at Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., October 19, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Nibal Malshi, Arab Classic Vocalist, has been confirmed to perform at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Falls Church, Virginia. Nibal Malshi is a … Continued

Book Review: ‘Jewish Migrant Forces Conquest of West Jerusalem in 1948 and East Jerusalem in 1967’ by Ibrahim Matar

The city of Jerusalem, the ancestral capital of the state of Palestine has been at the center of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict for decades. Sacred to the world’s three great monotheistic religions, it is a city which has represented coexistence and is at the heart of the Palestinian people’s struggle for liberation. The term “conquest” is … Continued

Healing Herbs of the Arab World

By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer There are many indigenous herbs within Southwest Asia and North Africa that have been used in many of the cuisines of that region, but did you know that many of them are used medicinally as well? Herbs such as sage, black seed, and mint are a few … Continued

List of Hijab Styles by Region

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The hijab, a religious headscarf, is worn by Muslim women to cover their hair and neck. It is an expression of their faith and personal relationship with God and it symbolizes modesty and privacy in Islam. Ultimately, it is the woman’s choice on whether she prefers to … Continued

The Meaning Behind Arab Country Names

By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever wondered where country names come from and what they mean? In the case of Arab countries, many of their names are deeply rooted in their history, and in this article we are going to explore the meaning behind different Arab country names to understand … Continued

Ancient Discovery in Gaza Raises Questions About Archaeological Protection

By Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer A Palestinian farmer recently unearthed a Byzantine-era mosaic in Gaza, in what experts call one of the region’s most important archaeological finds.  The mosaic, depicting several animals and geographic shapes, dates back to between the fifth and seventh centuries CE and has raised questions about the protection … Continued

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