The East is a Podcast cover image

The East is a Podcast

The Palestine Seminar #2: Ilan Pappé

Feb 15, 2024
An intriguing conversation between Duke and University of Exeter professors discussing Palestine, the seminar on a liberated Palestine, and the exploration of Zionism to Anti-Zionism. The podcast delves into the Tantura massacre, manipulation in Zionist propaganda, and the erasure of Palestinian history. Additionally, it examines the current state of Israeli society amidst evolving global dynamics and the growing support for Palestine.
01:07:59

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Suppression of Palestinian narratives in Israeli academia reflects active erasure of historical truths.
  • Memorycide through destruction of Palestinian history and landscapes aims to dissociate Palestinians from their past.

Deep dives

The Story of Teddy Katz and the Erasure of Palestinian Memory

The true story of Teddy Katz, a mature student who uncovered the Tantura massacre in his dissertation, highlights the suppression of Palestinian narratives in Israeli academia. After pressure from the army and veterans, Katz faced persecution and the denial of his findings. This incident reveals the active efforts to erase Palestinian memory and restrict the dissemination of historical truths.

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner