By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer A ceasefire is urgently needed in Gaza, not just to start addressing a humanitarian crisis but also to open the door to a political solution. After five months of fighting, the scene in Gaza is apocalyptic. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East … Continued
In a bold statement of dissatisfaction and disappointment, the Pro-peace community (Listen to Virginia) is mobilizing to withhold support for President Joe Biden during the Virginia primary elections on March 5th. This decision comes in response to the Biden administration’s failure to uphold its promises regarding the civil rights of Arab Americans and its insufficient … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Introduction In last night’s Michigan Democratic primary held on February 27, over 101,100 Michiganders, with 95% of the vote in, voted as Uncommitted, sending a stark and daunting warning to President Biden: Either you change course on the War in Gaza, stop funding Israel’s genocidal attacks … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In Gaza, the toll of the killed, wounded, handicapped, diseased, starved, and displaced is over two million. Is it time for a ceasefire? When will the world react? At the time of this writing, there is breaking news: the US proposes a draft resolution to the UN … Continued
While many Americans who have watched the unfolding catastrophe in Gaza feel there is a profound pro-Israel bias in mainstream American media, they usually cannot offer data to back up their impression. Media studies scholar William Youmans recently conducted a study of US Sunday news talk shows to measure just how tilted towards Israel they … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction The next catastrophe in the Gaza Strip may take place in Rafah. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a ground incursion into this southern city on the border with Egypt. Netanyahu does not think of Palestinians. From the northern and central part of the Strip, … Continued
By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer On January 21, 2024, the fourth annual Joy Awards in Saudia Arabia took place, bringing together artists from all over the Middle East to celebrate their achievements. One of the moments that stole the night was the tribute video to Adel Emam and his receiving the Arab … Continued
By: BN Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer It’s hard to imagine this happening in modern times. Even an assault on a single grave is a criminal act in a civilized (sic) country. The very idea is reviled everywhere. So what about Israel’s ongoing assaults on Palestinian cemeteries across Gaza? The terror received passing reference, … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Over the past weekend the US and its allies retaliated against Iran-backed fighters in Iraq, Syria and Yemen. Since October 7 resistance groups in these three Arab countries have repeatedly (160 times) attacked US troops in Iraq and Syria. The January 28 drone attack on American … Continued
According to a recent report compiled by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, more than half of the air-to-ground munitions Israel used in Gaza since the start of the war, October 7th, were “dumb bombs” or unguided bombs. The usage of the bomb posed a huge threat to an area like Gaza which is densely populated in the world. It is estimated that over 2 million people live on the territory. The U.S pressuring Israel to lessen its civilian death toll is contrary to their more recent weapons sale with Israel and has called many to question Biden’s administration even those of his own political party especially with the Palestinian death toll rising above 20,000 and those injured over 50,000. The usage of unguided bombs on a small and dense region has made the global population question Israel’s motivation, which is now seemingly malicious.
By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist Media coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza has been severely hampered by Israel’s restrictions and manipulation of media outlets and, most blatantly, by the outright killing of journalists and media personnel working to cover Israel’s relentless attacks on Gaza. Israel’s primary pretext for attacking and killing Palestinian … Continued
By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab American Contributing Writer In the rich tapestry of symbolism woven by oppressed communities, the watermelon has emerged as a poignant emblem within the Palestinian struggle. Beyond its mere status as a delectable fruit, the watermelon bears profound cultural and historical significance, acting as a powerful symbol of resistance against the … Continued
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