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From Gaza Policy to the Ballot: Arab Americans and the 2026 Midterm Elections
Oct 28, 2026
Photo by Vitalii Abakumov on Unsplash By: Megan Guzman Abbott / Arab America Contributing Writer With the November 3 midterm elections approaching, Arab American voters once again face a political dilemma: how to balance concerns about U.S. foreign policy in(...)
Arab America Foundation Launches 2026 Online Silent Auction Featuring Arab Art, Cultural Treasures, and Exclusive Collectibles
Oct 28, 2026
Featuring Artwork by Helen Zughaib, an Autographed Mohammed Assaf Keffiyeh, and Unique Arab Cultural Treasures WASHINGTON, D.C., October 28, 2026 — The Arab America Foundation (AAF) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Online Silent Auction, featuring an(...)
Gaza, but Slower: Settler Terrorism, West Bank and the Destruction of Hebron
Oct 28, 2026
Moritz Schmitz von Hülst, Olive Tree at Tel Rumeida, Hebron. June 29, 2014 (via Wikimedia Commons) By: Rami Balin / Arab America Contributing Writer Siege of Hebron & West Bank Lockdown On October 25, 2026, a journalist looks out on(...)
Let's Meat the Future!
Oct 28, 2026
By: Jahnvi Chopra / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Plant-based eating is often presented as a modern trend, yet in the Arab world it is better understood as a long-standing feature of daily life. Many of the region’s most familiar(...)
Palestinian Resistance Through Art: Tatreez
Oct 28, 2026
Photo by Gary Todd, CC BY 1.0 Universal via Wikimedia Commons. By: Luma Alaraje / Arab America Contributing Writer Tatreez, the traditional Palestinian art of embroidery, has long been an important part of Palestinian culture and identity. However, for generations,(...)
“Finishing the Job” in Iran Would Leave the Middle East in Worse Shape
Oct 28, 2026
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Photo Wikipedia: Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab photo from Mehr, February 28, 2026 Source: Mehr News Agency, Abbas Zakeri Washington and Tel Aviv seem to be talking themselves into a third cycle(...)
Optimism and Discrimination: What a Poll Reveals About Arab American Identity
Oct 28, 2026
Photo credit: Pexels By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer A Washington Post–George Mason University Schar School poll published October 17, 2026, found that Arab Americans were optimistic about their economic futures: 78 percent said they had a good(...)
Swiss Chard Tajin - Mara Silq
Oct 27, 2026
Photo Credit: Pexels By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer My first introduction to tajin, a dish which vies with couscous as Morocco’s national dish, took place in Rabat at the home of my friend Idriss. I had met him during(...)
Noura Ismail Named Arab America Foundation's 2026 Most Valuable Person-MVP
Oct 26, 2026
Noura Ismail, Arab America Foundation MVP 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., October 26, 2026) — The Arab America Foundation is proud to announce that Noura Ismail will be honored with the 2026 Most Valuable Person (MVP) Award(...)
More Than a Name: The Ancient History Behind Palestinian Cities
Oct 21, 2026
Photo by Berthold Werner, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. By: Luma Alaraje / Arab America Contributing Writer Each city worldwide holds a unique meaning in its name. For some, it reflects the climate or region; for others, it points(...)
El-Sayed Campaign Updates: Obama’s Endorsement and Latest Developments
Oct 21, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed Wiki Commons By: Megan Guzman Abbott / Arab America Contributing Writer With Election Day approaching, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign in Michigan has drawn national attention after former President Obama’s endorsement, a debate with Republican opponent(...)
Israel’s Demographic Trap
Oct 21, 2026
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Middle East, religion is less about faith in God than about trust in people: a lens for deciding who is friend and who is foe. Israel’s October 27 election may(...)5,200 Results (Page 1 of 434)