By: Patrick N. Theros / Arab America Contributing Writer Fifty years ago, Syrian President Hafiz al-Assad hosted US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at a late-night meeting. Al-Assad, a man who took history seriously, seated Kissinger opposite a massive canvas of the Battle of Hattin, the victory of Syria’s national hero Saladin over the Crusaders. Saladin’s victory … Continued
Norway, Ireland, and Spain made historic yet largely symbolic declarations today, announcing their recognition of a Palestinian state. These decisions, while celebrated by Palestinians as affirmations of their longstanding quest for statehood, have exacerbated Israel’s isolation, particularly amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The immediate aftermath saw Israel denounce the moves, leading to … Continued
By: Will Youmans / Arab America Contributing Writer Few famous people have undergone such a rapid transformation in reputation as has the world’s most famous barrister, Amal Clooney. Since October, social media users from around the world asked why she, a notable international human rights lawyer of Palestinian descent on her mother’s side, had been … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Three noteworthy items of news relating to the occupation of Palestine surfaced over the weekend. Taken together, they represent a glimpse into the past, the present, and a possible future of Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine Israeli Settlers A New York Times Magazine report investigates how the lawless, militant … Continued
Yesterday, representatives from the American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine, the American Arab Chamber of Commerce, Arab America, the Arab American Institute, and the U.S. Palestinian Council met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. These national organizations are the drafters and endorsers of “In This Moment: An Arab American Agenda” a document that aims to protect … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer “I’ve had it with Biden,” my activist friend’s email started. “He should face consequences for his unconditional support of Israel, and I plan to work to get Trump elected.” As Arab Americans approach the November elections, we face mounting pressure to choose between two unattractive candidates: Joe Biden … Continued
By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs take great pride in their culture, from food to music. Our music is unique because of its intricate rhythms and melodies and usage of traditional instruments such as the oud, tabla, qanun, and nay. It also stresses improvisation and vocal performance and is distinguished by using … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Editors Note: After the writing of the article below, last night, police clad in riot gear commenced the arrest of numerous pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University. The escalation occurred as protesters occupied a campus building, encouraging and inspiring continued activism across the US. As the student protests … Continued
We continue to honor Shereen Abu Akleh as an Arab American pathbreaker. Shereen was originally our twentieth pathbreaker. Now we reprieve the earlier article, adding to it, because this coming May 11 is the second anniversary of Shereen’s murder. Abu-Akleh, a Palestinian American, our contributing writer, John Mason writes, was born in East Jerusalem on the occupied West Bank on April 3, 1971. She was an outstanding journalist, reporting all over the Arab World but focused on Palestine for Al-Jazeera. Abu Akleh was killed on May 11, 2022, in Jenin on the West Bank at age 51 from a bullet wound fired by an Israeli Defense Force soldier while she was reporting.
By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer On Saturday, April 27, 2024, we welcomed over 300 people to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month with a vibrant afternoon of cultural exploration! The event included a fashion show that showcased the beauty and diversity of Arab American … Continued
By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer During the ongoing conflict in Gaza, people have used social media platforms to speak on the crisis. Many women did not intend for their lives to take such a turn, and this would be their career perspective, if you can even call them that. These people have … Continued
Compiled by: Malak Hassouna, María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize, and Ziyan Qutub Thursday, at the University of the District of Columbia, we celebrated Arab American Heritage Month. The event combined a celebration of our history, culture, and, most importantly, our continued resistance in the face of such a difficult time for our community. This year was a … Continued
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