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Go topBy: Mariam Kanaan/Arab America Contributing Writer “Saladin” (1963), directly translated from its original Arabic title “Saladin the Victorious” (الناصر صلاح الدين) was an incredibly successful film at the time of its release. Older generations can appreciate the filmography and the star-studded cast. Classic Egyptian film legends including Ahmed Mazhar, Salah Zulfikar, Umar El-Hariri, and Nadia … Continued
By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer When you think about it, a map is more than just markings on a page; it is one way we confirm the sovereignty (or lack thereof) of nations and states around us. In a digital age when we can access these maps with the tap of a finger, their … Continued
Anan Ameri’s riveting new memoir, The Wandering Palestinian (bhc Press), is receiving rave reviews, and with good reason. It chronicles the author’s life in the US as a newcomer, where she overcomes culture shock, finds her independence, and becomes a driving force in Detroit’s large and politically active Arab American community. With refreshing honesty and flair, Ameri … Continued
By: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America Contributing Writer Israel has illegally occupied the state of Palestine for over 72 years now. The cruelty and harsh reality that Palestinians had and still, to this day, have to live through are unbelievable. The media likes to show certain parts of the occupation, sometimes even … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Music and musicians have played a considerable role in Palestinian nationalism. Songs explain the country’s dilemma or the occupation since the Nakba, or the “catastrophe.” Nakba is the Arabic word for the 1948 loss of Palestine and the formation of the state of Israel. Musical styles and their sociopolitical … Continued
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer The etymology of the name Palestine is debated among scholars of the Ancient Near East. After combing through a variety of sources, it is easy to understand why coming to a conclusion can be difficult. Peleset The most sound connection is to the word ‘peleset,’ represented as ‘p-r-s-t’ in … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab American Contributing Writer Up until 1918, present-day Palestine existed under the Ottoman Empire. As with any other empire or country, Ottomans left the empire in search of a new life with new opportunities. After 1908, Young Turk Revolution led to forced conscriptions and with World War I on the horizon. Many Palestinian … Continued
By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer The erasure of Palestine from our history and our children’s history books have been happening for decades. For the most part, the Zionists have succeeded, or so they believe. Palestinians hold on to their history and story as if it is their passport or license. Today, being a Palestinian … Continued
When his mother died, Jihad and his siblings stole her body from the hospital after staff said they couldn’t release it to the family. Jihad Al Suwaiti scaled a hospital building in the West Bank to watch over his mother from day and night until she died due to the coronavirus.Jam Press SOURCE: NBC NEWS … Continued
SOURCE: MEDIA MONITORS NETWORK BY: JAMES ZOGBY In the weeks following the signing of agreements between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain, I was struck by some of the commentaries by Israeli and Palestinian writers and analysts. While the views expressed by each side were polar opposites and equally hyperbolic, they were both were wildly … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As homes have now morphed into schools and home offices simultaneously, they have now turned into incubators of stress. The home is now ground zero for home school sessions, homework projects, tests, office conference calls, short-order cooking around the clock, with additional activities like a virtual instrument, art, and … Continued
By: Bishara Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist As Washington celebrated yesterday the normalization and establishment of diplomatic agreements between Israel and two Arab countries–the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain – Palestinians were asking themselves: Is this the beginning of the end of the Arab support for Palestine? Has Israel broken – once and … Continued
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