By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer As the sun rose over Amman, the usually busy streets felt quieter, as if reflecting the tension in the air. In the palace, King Abdullah II reviewed the latest news from Gaza, where the war threatened lives and the peace that Jordan has long worked to protect. … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Houthi’s Attacks on Ships Advocates say that America’s decision to designate the Houthis as a global terrorist group will worsen the already dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen. This will come after Biden had lifted the 2 terrorist designations against Houthis imposed by the US former President Donald … Continued
SOURCE: ALJAZEERA BY: ALI HARB Advocates say Yemeni Americans are becoming more involved in politics, as three vie for Dearborn, Michigan council seat. Dearborn city council candidate Saeid Alawathi says many Yemeni Americans feel like they do not have a say in the affairs of their own city [Ali Harb/ Al Jazeera] Dearborn, Michigan – In … Continued
SOURCE: WPLN NEWS BY: ALEXIS MARSHALL If you had told Kinan Alrifai 10 years ago that she would leave her family behind, move to a new country and start teaching in a different language, she’d have told you you’re dead wrong. But 10 years ago, it was unclear how long the Syrian civil war would … Continued
By: Noura Abou Hamze/Arab America Contributing Writer Just like other markets, TikTok has created a wave in the Middle East, especially among Generation Z users who have taken to the platform to create and watch fun content. The app ranks among the top 10 downloaded apps in GCC countries and the latest figures show that … Continued
SOURCE: THE JORDAN TIMES BY: JAMES J. ZOGBY In the 45 years since launching the Palestine Human Rights Campaign, I’ve witnessed more tragic wars than I can care to count and defended Palestinians against more heinous crimes than I can bear to list. During all this time, we’ve had American supporters who have embraced the … Continued
SOURCE: COMMON DREAMS BY: JAMES J. ZOGBY Israel operates with impunity, while Palestinian actions have been scrutinized and condemned and their protests ignored or silenced. Over the years, the approach of most American policymakers toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been Israel-centric with near total disregard for the suffering endured by the Palestinian people. The architects … Continued
By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer After former President Trump declared Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, hatred toward the United States has grown to a tangible amount in the Middle East. There have been violent protests in response, and many people blame the U.S. for the deaths that have subsequently occurred. Official leaders in … Continued
SOURCE: THE HARVARD CRIMSON BY: CARRIE HSU AND CHRISTINE MUI Journalist and political analyst Mina Al-Oraibi discussed the United States’ declining reputation in the Arab world at a Harvard Kennedy School event Thursday afternoon. Al-Oraibi, who is editor-in-chief of Abu Dhabi-based newspaper The National, joined Kennedy School professor Tarek E. Masoud and Egyptian diplomat Karim … Continued
Nearly 30 years after arriving from Morocco, after building a life and family here, I still hear: “Go back home!” SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES BY: LAILA LALAMI “Go back home!” the note said. As it happened, I was already home, curled up on the sofa and scrolling through notifications on my mobile phone. Earlier … Continued
By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Disabilities impact the daily lives of over 1 billion people, or 15% of the World’s Population, according to a 2019 statistic by the World Bank. Disabilities come in a variety of forms, affecting individuals differently, depending on the type, and severity of the disability. While disabilities can occur at … Continued
SOURCE: ARAB AMERICAN INSTITUTE BY: DR. JAMES J. ZOGBY Earlier this week, a comment by Senator Bernie Sanders about Israeli policy and Palestinian rights and the resulting condemnation of his remarks by a pro-Israel group of Jewish Republicans opened a window into this issue’s state of play in both American and Israeli politics. Appearing on … Continued
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