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Report Card Mixed on Biden Administration’s Commitment to Balanced Approach towards Arabs at Home and Abroad

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Arab America reported optimistically about November 2020’s Biden-Harris victory. We believed that Arabs, especially Palestinians, and Muslims worldwide would have something positive to look forward to. Contributing writer John Mason renders a ‘B+’ grade for the Biden Administration’s support of Arab Americans and non-Arab Muslim-Americans. However, only a ‘D’ grade is rendered for Biden’s handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Realpolitik and Palestinian disillusionment with Biden’s approach portend continued faltering progress in achieving freedom and justice for Palestinians.

New Gallup Poll Shows Modest Shift in American Sympathies towards Palestinians

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A recent Gallup Poll shows American Democrats sympathize more with Palestinians than Israelis for the first time, with Independents and Republicans still siding more with Israelis in the conflict. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports on the Poll’s generally low rating for the Palestinian Authority and the decline in favorability towards the Netanyahu Government. Israel over previous decades has been treated in a bipartisan way by Americans but now the parties are polarized. This was accentuated under Trump, when sharp political differences were exaggerated by an unswerving loyalty to Israel’s government.

China-brokered Saudi-Iran Détente Upsets U.S. Mideast Paradigm

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Here, we review the recent China-brokered Saudi-Iran détente. It is suggested that this will upset U.S. and Israeli interests. Some critics say this move by China is a poke in the U.S. eye. Will it allow China to overtake the U.S. as Middle East power broker? Contributing writer John Mason details possible worries for Israel stemming from the Saudi deal with Iran. He also reviews what the détente might mean for Palestinians, especially in the backdrop of a rabidly right-wing and very hungry-for-territory Netanyahu government.

Lebanon’s Prolonged Presidential Vacancy

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By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer Since October 31st, 2022, Lebanon’s presidential role has been vacant. This occurrence will count as Lebanon’s 4th presidential vacancy crisis. As the two Members of Parliament, Dr. Najat Aoun Saliba and Attorney Melham Khalaf, recount in the recent zoom discussion on February 9th, 2023, “The View From … Continued

Jewish Settlers Attack Palestinian Town with Approval of Israeli Minister Smotrich, White House then Refuses to Meet Him During U.S. Visit

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Here we see a compassionate Orthodox Jew’s view of Jewish settlers’ hateful attack on the Palestinian town of Hawara. John Mason, contributing writer, also reports on Minister of Finance, Betzalel Smotrich’s inflammatory command to “wipe out” Hawara. That is followed by a report on the White House vow not to meet with Smotrich when he plans to visit the U.S. later this month. The writer then expresses fear over the ultra-right government’s future impact on the West Bank and its intentions to further emasculate Palestinians.

James Abourezk: A Tribute to The First Arab American Senator

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By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer On Friday, the 24th, the remarkable US Senator James Abourezk passed away at 92 on his birthday. Abourezk died in his home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, after being admitted to hospice care earlier in the week. Loved ones surrounded the former Senator in his final days.  … Continued

ROUNDUP: Two Key American Leaders Figuring Prominently in Pro-Palestinian Support• New Israeli ‘Minister of Chaos’ Cracks Down on West Bank• Palestinian Critics Outraged at Palestinian Authority Attendance at Aqaba Summit

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Our roundup this week honors former President Jimmy Carter, 98 years old, who is now living at home in medical hospice. His post-presidency attack on Israel’s treatment of Palestinians got him in some trouble. Another American supporter of Palestinians who deserves attention is Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders. He has called for cutting billions of U.S. dollars over Israel’s “racist moves.” Contributing writer, John Mason, writes about these revered leaders and a third, less savory personality, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has supported Jewish terrorists and is now Israel’s Minister of National Security for all Israelis and Palestinians. Finally, there is a brief note on Palestinian critics’ fury over the Palestinian Authority due to its attendance at the recent Aqaba Summit with Israel.

Recap: “Taking Back Our Narrative” Event Sponsored by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Arab America Foundation was a Smashing Success with over 1200 in Attendance from 26 States

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By: Salma Heram and Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writers The Arab America Foundation, in collaboration with the Kennedy Center, hosted its historic “Taking Back Our Narrative” event from February 17-19, 2023. During the three-day event, the Arab America Foundation highlighted some of the most invaluable aspects of Arab culture and heritage through displays … Continued

5 Arab Inspired Businesses

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By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Bringing awareness to the world about Arab culture is one of the missions of all Arab businesses. These brands are in part created to explore, celebrate, and share the Arab culture in a modern and symbolic way. By crafting products inspired by its people and identity ranging … Continued

Emad Batayeh Performs with National Arab Orchestra at the “Taking Back our Narrative” Event presented by Arab America Foundation and Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Emad Batayeh will perform at the “Taking Back Our Narrative” event during the weekend of February 17 to 19, 2023 at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Batayeh, an Arab American vocalist of Jordanian origin will perform on Saturday, February 18, 2023, … Continued

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