Dearborn's Arab Americans: Enduring the Agony of War on a Personal Level

Abdullah Hammoud, the Arab American mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, feels the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on his community, which has one of the highest percentages of Arab Americans in the US. The war has brought grief, anger, and fear to Dearborn, with residents anxiously following the news and feeling the weight of the calamity. Arab Americans in Dearborn have a personal connection to the conflict, as many have firsthand experience or family ties to the Middle East. The war has also highlighted tensions and divisions within the community, but overall, Dearborn's Arab Americans are unified in their anguish and desire for a diplomatic solution.