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AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon

Posted on February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon
AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon

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AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) delegation to Lebanon recently returned from humanitarian fact-finding mission. The AHRC delegation visited several non-governmental organizations and institutions that included ANERA-Lebanon, Al-Hamshari Hospital, El-Buss Clinic, the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura, Lebanon and the US Embassy in Beirut. Given the dire humanitarian crisis in Lebanon,…

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American Arabs, Lebanon, News

To what extent is Hezbollah responsible for the current crisis in Lebanon?

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 By Ghassan Rubeiz 1 Comment on To what extent is Hezbollah responsible for the current crisis in Lebanon?
To what extent is Hezbollah responsible for the current crisis in Lebanon?

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To what extent is Hezbollah responsible for the current crisis in Lebanon? By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz The Lebanese remain split over the issue of the armed presence of Hezbollah. Stuck in a stalemate, absent honest local dialogue, the situation of the country moves from bad to worse. What comes next? On January 13, the outgoing…

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Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts
Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts

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Interlink 2022 Cookbooks Make the Best Holiday Gifts Buy any 2 cookbooks and get a surprise free cookbook As the holiday season approaches, I am excited to share with you our latest crop of international cookbooks from award-winning chefs, which have already received amazing pre-publication reviews. From Lebanese cuisine to Ukrainian, Chinese, Jamaican, African, Indian,…

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Arab World, Book Review, Entertainment, Features, Food, immigrants, Iran, Lebanon, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, recipe

Arab Daily News launches Arab American Network to fight racism

Posted on March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Arab Daily News launches Arab American Network to fight racism
Arab Daily News launches Arab American Network to fight racism

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Arab Daily News launches Arab Community Network to fight racism Arab Americans need to come together and act as one unified voice to demand the rights we are being denied in America. We need to call out activists who exploit these differences or fuel the divisions in order to give themselves power. We need to…

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ATFL and MEI Brief State Department on Lebanon Policy Recommendations

Posted on January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on ATFL and MEI Brief State Department on Lebanon Policy Recommendations
ATFL and MEI Brief State Department on Lebanon Policy Recommendations

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ATFL and MEI Brief State Department on Lebanon Policy Recommendations At a meeting with senior State Department officials yesterday, the leadership of American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL), a leadership organization of Americans of Lebanese descent, and the president of the Middle East Institute (MEI), the oldest Washington based institution dedicated solely to the study…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Lebanon, News, Politics

Lebanese political system cannot fix itself, responsible external assistance is badly needed

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 By Ghassan Rubeiz 1 Comment on Lebanese political system cannot fix itself, responsible external assistance is badly needed
Lebanese political system cannot fix itself, responsible external assistance is badly needed

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Lebanese political system cannot fix itself, responsible external assistance is badly needed By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz The Lebanese civil war has ended, but could it start again? If civil war reignites, Lebanon will easily pass from a “failing” to a “failed” state. Abandoned by the international community, this Mediterranean country, once called the Switzerland of…

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Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, Lebanon, Middle East, Opinion, Syria, Terrorism

ADC & Partner Organizations Call for Lebanon TPS Designation

Posted on August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on ADC & Partner Organizations Call for Lebanon TPS Designation
ADC & Partner Organizations Call for Lebanon TPS Designation

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ADC & Partner Organizations Call for Lebanon TPS Designation The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee on Tuesday August 24, 2021, with the support and endorsement of nearly 100 partner organizations, officially requested DHS Secretary Mayorkas, and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Lebanon. In light of severe economic collapse, a health…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Lebanon, News

Lebanon’s power sharing scheme is no longer sustainable

Posted on August 20, 2021August 21, 2021 By Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments on Lebanon’s power sharing scheme is no longer sustainable
Lebanon’s power sharing scheme is no longer sustainable

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Lebanon’s power sharing scheme is no longer sustainable By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz Here is a recent Lebanon headline: Optimism on government formation surges. Over the last year, news about cabinet formation has run like a weather forecast. More than ever before, people inside and outside Lebanon are asking if the state is approaching total collapse….

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No easy solution for Lebanon

Posted on July 24, 2021August 10, 2021 By Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments on No easy solution for Lebanon
No easy solution for Lebanon

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No easy solution for Lebanon By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz Lebanese President Michel Aoun is expected to announce next week his choice of a new prime minister designate. Who is willing to assume the task of forming a cabinet to address Lebanon’s huge problems? There is talk about the possible designation of Najib Mikati, a former…

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Palestine carries flag at Olympics along with other Arab nations

Posted on July 23, 2021August 10, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Palestine carries flag at Olympics along with other Arab nations
Palestine carries flag at Olympics along with other Arab nations

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Palestine carries flag at Olympics along with other Arab nations The Olympics offers a moment of pride for oppressed citizens of Palestine. The Tokyo Olympics will begin with a Flag Ceremony expected to last about 3 hours with each country represented by a male and a female athlete carrying their nation’s flags. The Arab World…

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Lebanon turmoil the focus on Arab Radio Show

Posted on June 30, 2021July 1, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Lebanon turmoil the focus on Arab Radio Show
Lebanon turmoil the focus on Arab Radio Show

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Lebanon turmoil the focus on Arab Radio Show #ArabRadio host Ray Hanania talks with American Task Force on Lebanon President Ed Gabriel and Arab News Gulf Regional Manager Sarah Sfeir on the show June 30, 2021 in Detroit and Washington DC Radio Show Guests/Topics. Wednesday June 30, 2021 at 8 AM EST. We have a great lineup…

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Lebanese chef among those featured in new TV Series Celebrating Diversity in Maine

Posted on May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Lebanese chef among those featured in new TV Series Celebrating Diversity in Maine
Lebanese chef among those featured in new TV Series Celebrating Diversity in Maine

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Lebanese chef among those featured in new TV Series Celebrating Diversity in Maine “Elevating Voices” airs Thursday night, featuring Adrian Espinoza, owner of Empanada Club, alongside Katherine Slevin, Iman Enan and Ange Bonheur of C. Love Cookie Project Food, for many, holds its own culture, story and meaning. Bolivian native Adrian Espinoza creates delicious fresh and…

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American Arabs, Business, Culture, Features, Food, Iraq, Lebanon, News, Television

Lebanon and Syria’s futures intertwined

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 By Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments on Lebanon and Syria’s futures intertwined
Lebanon and Syria’s futures intertwined

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Lebanon and Syria’s futures intertwined By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz On October 17, 2019 the Lebanon erupted into a nationwide uprising demanding the dismantling of a corrupt and sectarian political system. Responding to unprecedented street protests, Saad Hariri resigned immediately. A new cabinet was formed by Hassan Diab, an academic with a limited background in public…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, Lebanon, Middle East, Opinion, Politics, Syria

An Online Art Auction for Emergency Financial Aid 

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on An Online Art Auction for Emergency Financial Aid 
An Online Art Auction for Emergency Financial Aid 

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An Online Art Auction for Emergency Financial Aid  Lebanese American University fundraiser on view (online): February 18 – March 1, 2021  The Lebanese American University, in collaboration with ArtScoops, is thrilled to announce the launch of LAU’s first online art auction, titled LAU ArtsRising, which will run from Thursday, February 18 to Monday, March 1,…

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American Arabs, Culture, Entertainment, Features, Lebanon

Lebanon on a failure track for the near future

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020 By Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments on Lebanon on a failure track for the near future
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Lebanon on a failure track for the near future By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz When I left Lebanon in 1975 I never thought I would stay abroad for the rest of my life. I simply could not imagine that this country would ever reach such a stage of largely self-inflicted decline. The destructive power of politics…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, Lebanon, Middle East, Opinion

Minority Report: Arab News’ in-depth look at Lebanon’s Jewish community

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Minority Report: Arab News’ in-depth look at Lebanon’s Jewish community
Minority Report: Arab News’ in-depth look at Lebanon’s Jewish community

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Minority Report: Arab News’ in-depth look at Lebanon’s Jewish community A once-thriving community with roots dating back hundreds of years, they are now a silent and forgotten minority. The Arab News Newspaper, the Middle East’s leading English language publication, tracked down Lebanese Jews in the diaspora to talk to them about their memories of a lost…

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Ziyad Brothers Importing brings Lebanese food donors together to help victims of Beirut devastation 

Posted on September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Ziyad Brothers Importing brings Lebanese food donors together to help victims of Beirut devastation 
Ziyad Brothers Importing brings Lebanese food donors together to help victims of Beirut devastation 

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Ziyad Brothers Importing brings Lebanese food donors together to help victims of Beirut devastation Chicago-based Ziyad Brothers Importing (ZBI), one of America’s largest distributors of quality Middle Eastern foods, has brought together leading Lebanese food manufacturers to provide food donations to help victims of the tragic events that unfolded in Beirut, Lebanon on August 4th.  Ziyad team is currently in Beirut organizing the food distribution…

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Arab News, Arab World, Event, Features, Food, Lebanon, Middle East, News, Press Releases

Lebanon’s crisis calls for radical local reforms and a revised US Mideast policy

Posted on August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 By Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments on Lebanon’s crisis calls for radical local reforms and a revised US Mideast policy
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Lebanon’s crisis calls for radical local reforms and a revised US Mideast policy By Ghassan Micel Rubeiz When my friends in the US ask me to explain what is happening in Lebanon, I talk about how rampant corruption is, how emotionally dichotomized society is, how the national debt has grown out of control, how much…

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