Author Archives: Arab America

Israeli authorities have indicted a police officer whose severe beating of a Palestinian American teenager was caught on video and drew expressions of concern from the State Department and President Barack Obama. Charges were brought Wednesday against the border policeman, whose identity was concealed by a gag order. The incident occurred July 3 during violent … Continued

President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority said Thursday night that he had reached an agreement with Israel and the United Nations to allow imports of reconstruction materials into the Gaza Strip, apparently bypassing Hamas to fulfill a key tenet of the cease-fire agreement that halted hostilities on Aug. 26. A United Nations diplomat confirmed … Continued

A Washington emeritus Catholic Cardinal has joined a galaxy of American Muslim leaders in condemnations against the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), defending Islamic teachings as similar to Christianity’s. “In the name of God, the Merciful and Compassionate,” McCarrick said as he introduced himself to the audience at a meeting arranged … Continued

An exhibition to commemorate the history of Lebanese immigrants who have made North Carolina their home since the 1880s will open Friday at the North Carolina History Center in New Bern. “Cedars in the Pines: The Lebanese in North Carolina: 130 Years of History” is the latest free exhibit hosted in Tryon Palace’s Duffy Gallery, … Continued

An Oklahoma politician is under fire for cautioning people to be “wary” of Muslim Americans — but he’s not backing down. State Rep. John Bennett (R-Sallisaw) refused to apologize for a private Facebook post that called on Christians to “be especially wary” of people who call themselves Muslim-Americans because the Koran “clearly states that non-Muslims … Continued

We oppose this war and will be organizing mass demonstrations against it. President Obama’s new war plans in Iraq and Syria will not liberate the people of either country but will lead to more destruction. The U.S. military defeat of the secular Iraqi and Libyan governments (in 2003 and 2011) and its policy of fueling … Continued

It’s not every day that you see a presidential contender getting booed off stage. But that’s what happened Wednesday night when Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, widely viewed as a likely Republican candidate for the White House in 2016, addressed a group called In Defense of Christians at a gala dinner for its inaugural summit at … Continued

On June 6th Karisma Events announced it will be organizing the Arabfest, the first Arab American festival in the Virginia in recent years. Arabfest is a celebration of Arab culture. The goal is to bring people from all walks of life to enjoy and share Arab heritage. The organizers are excited to showcase Arab culture … Continued

The National American Arab Nurses Association (NAANA) will hold its third Angel of Mercy Awards Banquet at Byblos Banquets, 7258 Chase Road in Dearborn on Thursday, October 2, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. Afaf I. Meleis, PhD, DrPS (hon), FAAN, Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing and Professor of Nursing and Sociology at the University of … Continued

The Big Apple is feeling the heat of recent Middle East conflicts, with hate crimes against Jews and Muslims up sharply this summer. The number of anti-Semitic incidents in the city jumped 35 percent as of Sept. 9, compared to 2013. There were 63 incidents in 2013 and 85 this year. Violent anti-Semitic assaults more … Continued

Americans view Muslims far worse today than right after 9/11. Some of this is Muslims’ own fault. But the hate-mongering sure isn’t. On 9/11, I didn’t watch the World Trade Center collapse on television like most people. I witnessed that tragedy a few blocks from where it occurred, standing motionless at 8th Street and 6th … Continued

FLINT — With more than 400 signatures on a petition, pressure is mounting for the Arab-American Heritage Council of Flint to cancel a talk on Syria. “We feel that this event is very much needed and timely,” says Mona Sahouri, executive director of the Flint-based group. She says the panel discussion aims to inform the … Continued