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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Justice for Some
Law and the Question of Palestine
Book • 2019
In this book, Noura Erakat explores the strategic deployment of law in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on key junctures from the Balfour Declaration in 1917 to present-day wars in Gaza.
Erakat argues that international law is not an objective arbiter but a tool that can be used to advance the interests of powerful actors.
She demonstrates how legal interpretations depend on historical context, power dynamics, and the strategies of jurists.
The book critiques the use of a sui generis legal framework that has excluded Palestinians from legal protections and facilitated their dispossession.
Erakat also examines Palestinian legal efforts to pursue international recognition and the limitations of these efforts within the current geopolitical framework.
Erakat argues that international law is not an objective arbiter but a tool that can be used to advance the interests of powerful actors.
She demonstrates how legal interpretations depend on historical context, power dynamics, and the strategies of jurists.
The book critiques the use of a sui generis legal framework that has excluded Palestinians from legal protections and facilitated their dispossession.
Erakat also examines Palestinian legal efforts to pursue international recognition and the limitations of these efforts within the current geopolitical framework.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
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Glenn Greenwald in his summary, referencing his book on presidential power and accountability.
Glenn Greenwald in his summary, referencing his book on presidential power and accountability.
Was the Supreme Court Wrong About Presidential Immunity?
Mentioned by Mohammad Alsaafin in the context of discussing the impact of the Gaza war on liberal institutions.
901 - VI-Day feat. Mohammad Alsaafin (1/20/25)
Recommended by 
Ta-Nehisi Coates as an analysis of the legal framework underpinning Israeli rule over Palestinians.
Ta-Nehisi Coates as an analysis of the legal framework underpinning Israeli rule over Palestinians.
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Israel: ‘I Felt Lied To.’
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Daniel Bannoura as a helpful resource about the political and legal system of discrimination.
Daniel Bannoura as a helpful resource about the political and legal system of discrimination.
Reflections on Israel-Palestine, the Destruction of Gaza, and the American Church: Dr. Daniel Bannoura
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Amy Goodman as the author of "Justice for Some", discussing the Israeli attack on Gaza.
Amy Goodman as the author of "Justice for Some", discussing the Israeli attack on Gaza.
Democracy Now! 2024-11-11 Monday
Mentioned by Daniel Bannoura as one source that can help to understand the political and legal system of discrimination that is systematic and in the law.
Daniel Bannoura as one source that can help to understand the political and legal system of discrimination that is systematic and in the law.
Reflections on Israel-Palestine, the Destruction of Gaza, and the American Church: Dr. Daniel Bannoura
