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Springtime in the Arab World

BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons in the Arab World. Flowers are blossoming, birds are chirping, while family and friends are enjoying the weather outside. Dwellers of the land absolutely love the warm weather and the good food it brings with it. During spring, fruits and vegetables in … Continued

Palestinian Prisoner’s Day

  BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Palestinians have been prisoners and detainees in Israeli prisons for decades, facing brutal, inhumane, and illegal treatment. Every year, these prisoners restart a movement of solidarity and carry out an open-ended hunger strike. On Monday, almost 1,100 Palestinian prisoners joined a hunger strike for Palestinian Prisoner’s Day, where Palestinians … Continued

Drake Shows Love to Arabs in his New Album “More Life”

Last week, the famous rapper Aubrey Drake Graham, also known as Drake, dropped his newest album titled, “More Life.” Fans all over the world were bursting with energy, particularly his Arab ones, after they heard his references to their culture in several songs.

Palestinian Vocalist Dalal Abu Amneh to be Featured Artist at Upcoming Concert in Southern California

Palestinian star singer Dalal Abu Amneh will be the featured artist at an upcoming concert in Southern California – see PalestineFoundation.org. Dalal has gained significant attention and raving reviews by audiences and critics in many appearance outside of her native Nazareth, especially through her wider exposure to the rest of the Arab World via many concerts … Continued

GOP Rep Scouts Locations in Jerusalem for New U.S. Embassy

BY: Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise as Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) confirmed that it is highly likely that President Trump will move the United States Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The Florida congressman told reporters on Sunday that he has been touring sites in Jerusalem for a new embassy … Continued

Elton John Stands With Palestinians at New Banksy Hotel in Bethlehem

BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Legendary British singer, Elton John, performed at the opening of “The Walled Off Hotel” on Sunday night. The singer and songwriter expressed his solidarity with the Palestinians through his incredible video streamed performance at the hotel, which was recently unveiled by famed graffiti artist, Banksy. The honorary guest spoke to … Continued

Welcome to “The Worst View,” a Bethlehem Hotel by Banksy

BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer The occupied Palestinian city of Bethlehem opened its newest hotel this week called the “The Hotel With the Worst View in the World”. Plastered all over the walls of the hotel are works by famous British graffiti artist and pro-Palestine activist, Banksy. The walled off hotel is made up of … Continued

Morocco’s Fantastic Folklore

BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer  The first time I was introduced to the folklore of Morocco was by way of North American television. After showing country scenes of great breathtaking beauty and others of haunting architecture, the narrator came to the epitome of his travelogue, a festival held in Marrakesh, one of the most fascinating cities … Continued

Will Palestine’s 10-Year-Old Refugee Ever Grow Up?

BY: Yara Jouzy/Contributing Writer A Palestinian identity isn’t complete without the political cartoon of a refugee child, Handala. In 1975, the famous Naji Al-Ali created this 10-year-old boy, who will remain at this age until the occupation of Palestine ends. He is an exceptional child, where the laws of nature and age are forbidden. Handala … Continued

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