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Time Out Tel Aviv Examines Palestinian Culture Amid Hardship

SOURCE: REUTERS BY: HAMOUDA HASSAN AND ELANA RINGLER RAMALLAH, West Bank/TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Instead of its usual artsy or humorous front page, this week’s special edition of Time Out Tel Aviv sports an image of an Israeli security barrier so high it blots out the horizon. It also has a different name: Time Out … Continued

Washington Watch: Balfour Declaration: A Convergence of Zionist Ambition and the British Imperial Enterprise

POSTED ON OCTOBER 28, 2017 IN WASHINGTON WATCH BY: JAMES J. ZOGBY  This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration in which Great Britain’s Foreign Secretary, Lord Balfour, stated in a note to his colleague, Lord Rothchild, that “His Majesty’s Government view with favor the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish … Continued

Jump-Start Palestine: A Story of Economic Survival

SOURCE: HUFFPOST BY: SAM BAHOUR AND NISREEN MUSLEH Not a day goes by without one of us being asked if Palestine really has an economy, given that we have been living for five decades under an increasingly well-entrenched Israeli military occupation. The question usually comes from people passing through on a short visit: some are … Continued

The State of Kuwait Strongly Stands by the Palestinians

By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer      Since the Arab Spring turmoil in the Middle East, the Palestinian issue has not become the major matter that concerns the Arab States. Historically, Arab Officials at different levels were most outspoken about the Palestinian case at various national and international congregations. This outpouring support for Palestine dramatically … Continued

Munayyer: Support for Palestinians Becomes Orwellian Litmus Test

    SOURCE: HOUSTON CHRONICLE BY: YOUSEF MUNAYYER Like most in the United States, I watched with a heavy heart as images of devastated communities in Texas filled our TV screens after Hurricane Harvey. I was also inspired by the widespread efforts of people coming together to first rescue those in danger and then begin … Continued

5 Recent and Positive Developments Concerning Palestine

By: Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer There have been many developments in the past month concerning Palestine, The US, and Israel. Here are the top 5 most important and relevant events. 1. Palestine Given INTERPOL Membership September 27, 2017, Palestine was voted a full member of The International Police Organization (INTERPOL). As a new member, Palestine now … Continued

Palestinian Actor Lyad Hajjaj on the Hanging Image of Arabs in Hollywood

SOURCE: AL ARABIYA Al Arabiya English’s Showbiz reporter Simo Benbachir talks with Award-winning Arab Film maker Iyad Hajjaj to discuss his latest multi Award-winning feature film “Dreams I Never Had”. Hajjaj also discusses the struggles he faced to create Arabic Characters in Hollywood movies that are NOT terrorists. The film stars include Malcolm McDowell and … Continued

The Celebrities Who Support the Palestinian Cause

By Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer One would have to be ignorant not to be familiar with the Palestinian-Israeli conflict which has prevailed for decades. The opinions of the international community are divided: few (mostly U.S.) support Israel, and others defend the interests of the disadvantaged Palestinians. Opinions differ not only among politicians and among ordinary people … Continued

UF Fashion Show Displays Arab, Palestinian Cultures

SOURCE: ALLIGATOR.ORG BY NICOLETTE PERDOMO All the dresses were handmade in Palestine Adorned in handmade Palestinian beaded dresses called thobes, UF students showcased Arab culture at a fashion show Thursday. UF Students for Justice in Palestine hosted the fashion show from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Plaza of the Americas. Sixteen models walked … Continued

Israel Demolishes 3 Arab Houses in Negev

SOURCE: MIDDLE EAST MONITOR Israeli occupation bulldozers yesterday demolished three Arab houses in the village of Abu-Grinat in the Negev, Quds Press reported. Activist Ratib Abu-Grinat said Israel demolished the houses under the pretext that they were built without planning licences, noting that the demolition led to the displacement of the residents, including women and children. “The … Continued

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