"[redent]@John.hayek You say: 

 The site is not official and it makes very doubtful and undocumented claims such as there is separate  ""language"" called Lebanese.  The site also says that only 10% of all Lebanese Americans are Arab, based on a ""census for Lebanese Americans are hence obtained from the Christian churches in which most of them attend"". Again, very dubious,  unscientific and unsupported assertions. The only thing that is certain about this website is that it is written by someone who does not speak English very well.  

 What matters to this article is what Thomas says she is. She says she is of ""Arab background"" in the Rabbi's interview. I find it curious that people here are effectively inserting words and terms into what she did say based on very large assumptions. And, at the same time, some of these same editors delete and/or deny the portions of Thomas' remarks that are quite clear. I will post Thomas' words here, as transcribed by a RS. I will also post a quote from one of her books. This should settle the matter, for all who are following the Wiki polices, and guidelines and acting in good faith. — Best regards,    

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