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Go topBy: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer On the second anniversary of a war that has consumed countless lives, Israel shelled Gaza once more on October 7—a grim reminder that peace remains as elusive as ever. Had Israel genuinely intended to implement the Trump peace plan announced just days earlier, it would have ceased … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer Two years. Two years since the Earth in Gaza split open and swallowed families whole. Two years since laughter turned into a memory too dangerous to recall, since children’s voices, once rising in song, were reduced to whispers under dust and rubble. This week marks the second … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer A nationwide general strike and large-scale protests in support of Palestine occurred last week in Italy, marking one of the country’s most coordinated mobilizations in recent memory. The strike, which was led by activist networks and grassroots unions, brought tens of thousands of people to the … 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
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: 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
This is the ninety-second in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Our ninety-second pathbreaker is Randa or Ra Jarrar, a Palestinian Egyptian/Arab American, award-winning novelist, short story writer, essayist, translator, stage performer, and teacher. Contributing writer, John Mason, highlights her depiction as “a fearless voice of dissent who has been called ‘politically incorrect.’
By: Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The promotion of online influencers to promote a narrative has become a massive campaign strategy pushed by Donald Trump. It’s been part of a larger effort by the MAGA movement to appeal to younger voters. The youth vote had been a weak point for the Republican Party. … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer In less than two years, Gaza has seen an unprecedented attack not only on its civilians but also on the journalists who risk everything to document the truth. Media groups report nearly 270 journalists have died in Gaza since October 2023, showing the extreme danger of reporting … Continued
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer “Despite the immense pain, I always try to fly in the sky of my city, though it has been torn apart by destruction. Yet, she will remain beautiful—no matter what.” – Rajab Al-Reefi in an Instagram caption In the midst of indescribable horror, a group of skaters … Continued
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