CONFLICTED Tom Khaled Würdemann – Israelism, Palestinianism and the Quest for Peaceful Co-existence
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Apr 23, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Tom Khaled Wurdermann, a PhD candidate at the University of Heidelberg, dives into the complex ideologies shaping Jewish-Arab relations. He explores the historical roots of Palestinian antisemitism and its interaction with European ideologies. The conversation touches on the nuanced relationship between leftist thoughts and antisemitism, and how these intersect with the broader narratives of nationalism. Finally, they examine the cultural significance of death and its contrasting perceptions in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.
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Origins of Palestinian Antisemitism
- Palestinian antisemitism arose largely through European imported anti-Jewish ideas, mixed with local responses to Zionism.
- Early Palestinian views saw Zionism as a national movement, not a global Jewish conspiracy.
Reality Overlaps Antisemitic Tropes
- Some antisemitic stereotypes about Jews fit the reality of the Zionist movement's national goals.
- This overlap made it easier for Palestinians to mistakenly interpret Zionism as a Jewish global conspiracy.
Leftist Antisemitism Meets Anti-Imperialism
- Leftist anti-Semitism overlaps with anti-imperialist ideology and sees Jews as oppressors.
- It combines genuine political critique with anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, blurring the lines.