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Netflix ‘Farha’, One View of Zionist Militia Attack on Palestinians during 1948 Nakba, Angers Israelis, Bemuses Palestinians

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Farha is a Palestinian film about the Nakba, the catastrophic moment in 1948 when Zionist militias drove out the Palestinians. The heroine, Farha, sees the ensuing atrocities through a peephole in a pantry where her father hides her away. This film is especially relevant today, given the recent election of the most far right and extremist politicians in Israel’s history. John Mason, contributing writer, writes that as their payoff for supporting Benjamin Netanyahu, Jewish supremacists of the Religious Zionism party will soon be in charge of Palestinian affairs

Muddying the Waters of Official U.S. Israel-Palestine Policy over Occupied West Bank, Compliments of Florida Governor

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Florida Governor DeSantis recently addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition in the first major GOP 2024 presidential event. There, he waded into the issue of how the Right in Israel labels the military-occupied West Bank. He suggested that Biblically named areas of Judea and Samaria comprising the West Bank are “disputed” rather than “occupied.” John Mason, contributing writer depicts DeSantis’ entry into this fraught issue as underscoring his desperation in pursuit of votes.

Israel’s Quest to Join U.S. Visa Waiver Program Falls Short over Reciprocal Visa-Free Travel Privileges for Palestinian Americans

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Israel has complained for a long time that wait-times for U.S. visas currently top a year or more. Over the past few years, anxious Israeli leaders have been pressing the U.S. to join the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). A major complaint of the U.S. is Israel’s mistreatment of Palestinian Americans trying to return to their homeland via Israel. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports that in the past several days, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) indicated that Israel continues to fail to meet VWP requirements. Just as Palestinian Americans continue to suffer many indignities in trying to negotiate Israeli entry points.

Biden’s Highwire Pilgrimage to the Middle East puts Israel and Saudis First, Leaving Palestinians in the Proverbial Lurch

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iden’s rhetorical flourishes during his presidential campaign were favorable to the Palestinians. During his recent visit to the M.E., President Biden dashed the hope of Palestinians by giving them almost nothing. Oil and Iran dominated the dialogue with Israel and Saudi Arabia. Peace among Israelis and Palestinians became more and more remote. Contributing writer, John Mason, walks us through Biden’s fateful visit.

Why Palestinians Should Not Join the Abraham Accords: A Rebuttal to “President Joe Biden Should Invite Palestinians to Join the Abraham Accords”

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By: Dr. Basel Yanes / Arab America Guest Contributing Writer This rebuttal submission is a written response to Dr. Bishara Bahbah’s article entitled: “President Joe Biden Should Invite Palestinians to Join the Abraham Accords” from last week’s E-News and is submitted by Dr. Basel Yanes.  Opinions expressed within the content are solely the author’s and … Continued

Israeli Government on the Move to Occupy More Muslim and Christian Property in Jerusalem

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The Israel government has started to register land ownership in the area of al-Aqsa Mosque. That would put the sanctity of the Mosque at risk. Adding insult to injury, the government is using funds to help Palestinians to harm them. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports that in the same breath as Muslim Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem protested more Jewish settlers, Christian Palestinians also had something to protest.

Biden goes Beyond Trump’s Commitment in Defending some Saudi and Gulf Countries

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Disturbingly, President Biden is following ex-president Trump’s path. First, he is overlooking MBS’ part in the brutal murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Second, he intends to commit American soldiers’ lives to defend Gulf dictatorships. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports on these gross inconsistencies in U.S. policy towards Saudi Arabia and the Region.

Palestinian Descent Built the First Skatepark in Amman, Jordan, for Refugee Youth and Other Vulnerable Groups

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(Photo Credit: Make Life Skate Life) By: Kimothy Wong/Arab America Contributing Writer 7Hills Skatepark is located in the center of Amman, the capital of Jordan, which is famous for lacking public space and accessible recreational outlets for youth. The skatepark was originally an open space with only a couple of trees. Mohammed Zakaria, the founder … Continued

Development of Technology and Video Games in the Middle East

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By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Video games and social media have become very popular across the Arab World. Technology saw a huge influx during the Arab Spring when it was used to organize protests and show the world what was happening in the Middle East. With the rise of technology and video … Continued

Digital Censorship: Bella Hadid & Instagram

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By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer “I swear to the LordI still can’t seeWhy Democracy meansEverybody but me.”-Langston Hughes, The Black Man Speaks  They know everything about us, and we know nothing about them. In this new age of technology, the phrase, “they know everything about us, and we know nothing about them,” … Continued

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