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Gaza’s Latest Ceasefire Proposal: Old Wine in New Bottles

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Reports suggest that Trump’s “one last” ceasefire proposal for Gaza reads like a Netanyahu wish list printed on American letterhead—old wine in new bottles that fools no one. Netanyahu remains obsessed with achieving total victory over Hamas and maintaining control over Gaza’s future through force, seemingly regardless … Continued

Ziad Rahbani’s Words Still Ring True

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer DISCLAIMER: The writer does not seek to endorse or criticize any of Ziad Rahbani’s political stances. Ziad Rahbani, famous Lebanese musician, composer, and political commentator passed away at age 69 just two weeks ago. He was the son of prolific vocalist and musical superstar Fairuz, for whom … Continued

International Frustration Grows as Gaza Starvation Reported

By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer International Aid groups are quite unanimous in stating that the food situation in Gaza has reached a dire state. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification has three thresholds to reach in order for a food crisis to be considered a famine. The IPC has confirmed two of … Continued

Israel’s Trajectory is not Sustainable

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing WriterThe international community’s failure to address Palestinian suffering is no longer morally defensible. On Monday, the United Nations convened an international meeting to remind the world that the neglected two-state solution is still viable. But at this point, it’s clear that over the past two years, the Gaza conflict has provided … Continued

A Breakthrough? Will There Be a Palestinian State?

We’ve heard it all before—calls for peace, for a two-state solution, for an end to the violence. And yet, here we are. But something feels different this time. France recently announced support for recognizing a Palestinian state, and not long after, Britain followed suit. These aren’t minor players. Their shift in stance could mean more … Continued

Doctors in Gaza: Humanity Amid Ruins

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer In Gaza, doctors’ white coats represent both a symbol of resilience and medicine. Despite persistent shelling, severe supply shortages, and the collapse of health infrastructure, medical personnel in Gaza continue to demonstrate amazing bravery. They also show remarkable compassion and commitment. They are more than simply … Continued

Israel Continues to Normalize the Abnormal

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the modern Middle East, the relentless pursuit of legitimacy by illegitimate means has become Israel’s defining contradiction. What emerges is a state desperately seeking to normalize the fundamentally abnormal through a carefully orchestrated campaign of deception, manipulation, and coercion. The problem has deep roots. Israeli leadership has … Continued

Netanyahu Wants to Gamble It All Away

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In his visit to the White House last week, Netanyahu asserted that Hamas must disappear because it is still a threat to Israel. At the moment, protracted negotiations in Qatar over a Gaza ceasefire seem deadlocked. To free 250 hostages, over five hundred IDF soldiers have already died, and … Continued

The Prospect of UN Multinational Troop Deployment in Gaza

By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Dire Humanitarian Situation The humanitarian situation in Gaza is desperate. The United Nations estimates that 92 percent of buildings and structures in Gaza are either damaged or destroyed. Apart from the vast destruction of residential areas, crucial infrastructure such as hospitals have been decimated by Israeli air … Continued

A New Round of Negotiations in the Middle East

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Following the devastating 12-day Israel-Iran conflict, the Middle East faces an extraordinary moment. Multiple peace processes are unfolding simultaneously, each holding the potential to impact the geopolitical landscape significantly. The Palestinian question is at the core of all of them: Gaza, as the Middle East’s open, festering … Continued

BRICS Summit Takeaways: Iran, Gaza, and More

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer In the modern age, the Global South and the Middle East are rising to the top of the global stage. Aiming to challenge Western hegemony, the new BRICS bloc has emerged, claiming to channel the voices of the Global South. BRICS consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China … Continued

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