Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout his campaign, Trump called for ending the wars in the Middle East and in Ukraine. Few took him seriously, given his record on peace and justice. How does Trump’s victory really affect the war in Gaza and in Lebanon? The war grinds on. Israel’s armed forces are … Continued
By: William Lafi Youmans / Arab America Contributing Writer Everyone expected a close race. In the end, it was not. The ex-president, real estate tycoon and TV star Donald Trump emerged victorious over his opponent, the sitting Vice-President Kamala Harris. Harris took over for President Joe Biden, whose age and cognitive coherence became a clear … Continued
By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer Since the renewed violence in the Israel-Gaza conflict began on October 7, calls for boycotting companies perceived as supporting Israel have intensified globally. The financial consequences for some major corporations have been significant, as activists coordinate consumer boycotts targeting these brands. Notable examples include McDonald’s, Starbucks, … Continued
By: Tariq Habash and Josh Paul / Arab America Contributing Writers In the wake of yesterday’s Presidential election, it is time to look forward and ask how change can come to American politics and policies when it comes to Palestine and Israel. As the news and images from Gaza have grown grimmer week after week, and … Continued
This is the sixty-third of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our sixty-third pathbreaker is Rami Khoury, a Palestinian Jordanian, educated in both the Middle East and the U.S. A widely respected, internationally syndicated, political columnist and professor of journalism, Khoury is known for his clear, honest analyses of the global influence of the Middle East, including the hot button topics of today. Contributing writer, John Mason, takes us through a recent interview, in which Khoury renders a clear-eyed assessment of the Gaza war, especially the complicated roles of Hamas, Israel, and the U.S. in reaching a ceasefire.
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Waiting for a new US president to alter America’s approach to the Middle East is unrealistic, frustrating, and demoralizing. Regardless of who wins the presidential race, the new administration is unlikely to change US Mideast policy substantially: Washington and Tel Aviv have mutual interests that go deeper than … Continued
Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Recent presidential polls show that Vice President Harris and former President Trump are running neck and neck among Arab and Muslim Americans: 45% for Trump and 43% for Harris. Stunning New Poll Shows Trump Widening Lead Among Arab Americans | The New Republic. In 2024 the Arab and Muslim … Continued
By: Lina AbiRafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer A few weeks ago, in the unusually empty halls of Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, I could hear the same conversations, spoken in whispers: What now? What next? What should we do? What will they do? Expecting to return in two weeks, I left all my … Continued
By: Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Like many colonial constructs in the Middle East, the border between Israel and Lebanon is relatively new. Created to separate portions of the British and French mandates, this territory has almost always been a battleground between Israeli forces and guerrilla groups. With tensions between Israel and the … Continued
By: Amanda Najib / Arab America Contributing Writer Amanda Najib is an educator turned scholar, passionate about integrating Arab and Palestinian history into educational curricula. She is the author of Lana Makes Purple Pizza: A Palestinian Food Tale and focuses on the transformative power of narrative and representation in education. Picture books have an incredible … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Israel is now fighting a war on four main fronts: with Hamas in Gaza, with Palestinian activists in the West Bank, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and with the Revolutionary Guards in Iran. Tel Aviv seems to be making significant tactical gains on all fronts, especially in south … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Over the past twelve months, with US support, Israel has partially defeated Hamas, weakened Hezbollah, and humiliated Iran. Iran has made two attempts to retaliate, but those have been ineffective. Now, Israel seems to have obtained the green light from Washington to hit Iran’s military and oil … Continued
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