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The Palestine Laboratory Podcast | Episode 3: Privatizing the Occupation
Oct 10, 2024
Andrew Feinstein, a leading expert on the global arms trade, joins Palestinian digital rights activist Mona Shtaya to discuss the booming Israeli defense industry post-9/11. They examine how surveillance technology, first tested on Palestinians, is marketed worldwide as a solution to 'global insecurity.' The conversation delves into the ethical implications of privacy invasion, the day-to-day challenges of Palestinians under constant monitoring, and the broader impact of state surveillance on democracy and safety.
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- The Israeli defense industry's post-9/11 boom illustrates how advanced surveillance technologies are marketed globally as solutions to insecurity.
- Pervasive surveillance in the occupied West Bank demonstrates the dehumanizing effects of monitoring Palestinians, fostering oppression and fear.
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Surveillance Infrastructure in Palestine
Living in the occupied West Bank involves a pervasive surveillance system that significantly restricts the daily lives of Palestinians. Checkpoints, surveillance towers, and various forms of surveillance technology create an atmosphere of constant monitoring, as all movements are observed and controlled. The presence of surveillance tools, such as facial recognition software illustrated through the Blue Wolf program, emphasizes the intrusive nature of this control, effectively treating individuals as mere data points within a larger security strategy. This technological apparatus is not just a local phenomenon; it is marketed globally, promoting stringent security measures in other countries under the guise of safety.
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