Arab Voices (Episode # 1,189)

During this episode of Arab Voices, we will have three segments:

1) Electronic Intifada Newscast - A summary of the latest developments in occupied Palestine highlighting the Israeli genocide and catastrophic situation in the Gaza Strip, and the increased Israeli colonizers and soldiers attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, presented by Nora Barrows-Friedman, associate editor at the Electronic Intifada.
 
2) "Gaza Genocide: a collective crime" - Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, presenting her most recent report titled "Gaza Genocide: a collective crime" to the United Nations General Assembly on October 28, 2025. The new report documents that the ongoing genocide in Gaza is a collective crime, sustained by the complicity of influential Third States that have enabled longstanding systemic violations of international law by Israel. Framed by colonial narratives that dehumanize the Palestinians, this livestreamed atrocity has been facilitated through Third States’ direct support, material aid, diplomatic protection and, in some cases, active participation.
 
3) ACC Gala Remarks - The Arab American Cultural and Community Center (ACC) in Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city in the United States, held its Annual Unity & Friendship Gala on October 25, 2025, under the theme "Gathered in Spirit, United for Peace". This year's gala held special significance by paying tribute to and highlighting a city cherished in the hearts of Arabs around the world: Al Quds – Jerusalem. The gala was amazing, and it featured a photographs section displaying incredible photographs of Jerusalem taken by Hanan Awad and Mohamed Badarne, two Palestinian photographers whose work showcases the essence of Palestine and her people. Through their lenses, they have captured the timeless beauty and spirit of Jerusalem. The gala was a landmark celebration, recognizing exceptional individuals whose contributions have profoundly impacted the community.  This year’s ACC honorees were Dr. Mahmoud Rabie (Outstanding Community Service Award, Dr. George Zaibaq (Lifetime Achievement Award), Lina Sabouni (Influential Women Award), and Honesty Environmental Services (Business Philanthropy Award). During this episode of Arab Voices, we will air some of the remarks delivered at the ACC Gala, including portions of the remarks delivered by Hamzah Saadah, Palestinian-American activist and content creator who was the Master of Ceremony, portions of the remarks delivered by Dr. Waleed Gaber, President of the Arab American Cultural and Community Center, and the remarks of the keynote speaker Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.