Lebanon Unbecoming

Lebanon Unbecoming

Aref Assaf

In the weeks leading up to the assassination of Pierre Gemayel, the 34-year old Industry Minister, posters were hung up all over Lebanon bearing the slogan “We will not forget.” More than eleven months after the

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Unequalled US Hypocrisy

Unequalled US HypocrisyAref Assaf

At a recent meeting with NJ Arab and Muslim leaders, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) told the attending dignitaries that he would pursue a fair and open-minded policy regarding the Palestine-Israel question. His response was directed

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Hamas: A Step forward or back?

Hamas: A Step forward or back?

Yousef Munayyer

Special to American Arab Forum

The headlines came pouring in. “Shock” was the theme in most of them- utter disbelief. To me this was the first indication that Hamas’ victory in the

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Lionizing a Hyena: On Sharon’s legacy

Lionizing a Hyena: On Sharon’s legacy

Aref Assaf

Even before his death, an incredible campaign is being waged to whitewash and cleanse the legacy and memory of Ariel Sharon. Lionizing a hyena will prove an impossible task. Sharon’s legacy shall

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