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In New Jersey’s large Palestinian American community, news that a ceasefire had finally been reached in a brutal 15-month war between Israel and Hamas sparked joy over an end to …
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Palestine
South Florida Israelis, Palestinians react to ceasefire between Israel, Hamas
by Khelilby KhelilLocal Palestinian-Americans like Jay Shahadeh were also celebrating the cease-fire and hopeful to see an end to the Israeli offensive in Gaza. Local 10
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Palestine
Boston attorney who organized escapes from Gaza welcomes ceasefire: ‘Better late than never’
by Khelilby KhelilFor Sammy Nabulsi, the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas falls into that category of “better late than never… but too late all the same.” Boston25
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Palestine
Israeli, Palestinian supporters in Chicagoland celebrate ceasefire deal with cautious optimism
by Khelilby Khelil“It’s been honestly a whirlwind of emotions—relief, joy, sadness,” said Deanna Othman, media coordinator with the American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) Chicago. Fox32
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Celebrate Arab-AmericansCulture
Laila Lalami The Dream Hotel Laila Lalami’s ‘The Dream Hotel’ Questions Our Concept of Freedom
by Khelilby KhelilLaila Lalami’s The Dream Hotel asks how much freedom Americans are willing to sacrifice to feel safe. What if that includes losing their right to privacy? pop matters
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ActivismPalestine
Palestinian allies, labour unions protest US healthcare investment conference
by Khelilby KhelilLabour organisers, Palestinian allies and others protest a healthcare investment conference amid growing frustration over US for-profit medical care. New Arab