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Brendan O'Neill: The West Went Insane After October 7

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

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Hamas and the Left: Ideological Complexities

This chapter examines the intertwined relationships between Hamas, contemporary leftist movements, and the historical context of nationalism in Gaza. It critiques the mainstream left's responses to Hamas, addressing the dangers of misrepresenting it as a legitimate liberation movement while exploring the shift from secular nationalism to religious extremism in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The discussion further reflects on the ramifications of these ideological changes for both the Palestinian and Israeli societies in light of broader global political shifts.

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