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Go topBy: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Cinema in the Arab world has always served a purpose other than amusement. It lets people share tales, challenge traditions, and raise awareness about concerns society often silences. However, many filmmakers face a significant challenge: censorship. Governments, religious organizations, and social standards all attempt to regulate … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestine 36, a new historical film has premiered at film festivals in the United States. The film documents the 1936-39 Palestinian revolt against British colonial rule. The film surrounds the story of the protagonist Yusef, who grapples with two fronts of conflict. The British Mandate of Palestine’s … Continued
By: Taim Al-Faraje / Arab America Contributing Writer “The final hour of colonialism has struck and millions of inhabitants of Africa, Asia, and Latin America rise to meet a new life and demand their unrestricted right to self-determination.” The name Che Guevara struck terror into the hearts of Western leaders, frightened by his breathtaking ability … Continued
By: Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestine Action was recently designated as a terrorist organization by the UK government. The activist group protests UK aid to Israel. The group’s intent is to be disruptive but not violent. Palestine Action follows a similar protest model to another UK activist group called Just Stop Oil. … Continued
Tracing the history of Palestinian music reveals a rich, textured tapestry of writing and symbolism. Palestinian folk music provides a glimpse to both the joy and struggles of the Palestinian people. At the heart of that music is a reflection of the Palestinian experience, and most importantly, the Palestinian identity. Before the Nakba Little is … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Western media typically portrays the Arab world in simplistic binary terms: moderates vs extremists, victims vs aggressors, democracy vs terror. These frames provide clarity for international audiences while sometimes obscuring historical context, internal variety, and political complexity. The article examines how binary storytelling influences coverage of … Continued
By Rena Elhessen/Arab America Contributing Writer As of August 31, the Global Sumud Flotilla has officially set off from Barcelona. This movement has gained the title of the largest civilian-led flotilla in history, comprising over 50 ships united by a single mission: to break the siege on Gaza. Ships from 44 countries will depart from … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing WriterIn the face of unimaginable suffering in Gaza, the human mind searches for meaning, for reasons, for someone to hold accountable. Yet nearly two years after October 7th, I find myself burdened by questions that seem to have no satisfactory answers. Two weeks ago, we received official confirmation … Continued
By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Turkey and Israel have maintained what appeared to be a working relationship for decades, but this has quickly declined in recent years. What had once been a progressive relationship, has quickly turned into a problematic one. This has raised many questions about the future of the Middle … Continued
By Susan M. Akram The New York Declaration on the “Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution” is the outcome document of the conference of the same name held from July 28-30, 2025, in New York.i Signed by 16 countries as well as by the European Union (EU) and … Continued
By: Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Suleiman al-Obeid, labelled by Palestinian Soccer fans as the “Palestinian Pele” was killed by the IDF on August 6th, 2025 while awaiting humanitarian aid in Gaza. Suleiman was one of Palestine’s national team regulars throughout the prime of his career. Sadly left behind is his wife and … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Last week, when five Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli bombing campaign that included Nasser Hospital—one of Gaza’s few remaining health facilities—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed their deaths as a “tragic mishap.” According to the Oxford Dictionary, a mishap is an “unlucky accident.” This linguistic sleight … Continued
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