

Episode 3: Privatizing the Occupation
Oct 30, 2024
Andrew Feinstein, an arms trade expert and author, joins Mona Shtaya, a Palestinian digital rights activist, to discuss the commercialization of surveillance technology in Israel. They reveal how Israel's defense industry, thriving post-9/11, markets tools initially tested on Palestinians as solutions for global insecurity. The conversation raises critical questions about the ethics of such technologies, their impacts on democracy, and the harsh realities of surveillance in Palestinian territories, challenging listeners to reconsider the balance between safety and freedom.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Surveillance and Ethics: The Celebrite Debate
03:40 • 3min
The Rise of Israeli Security Firms
07:02 • 7min
The Aftermath of 9/11: Surveillance and Military Expansion
14:28 • 2min
The Impact of 9/11 on Israel's Security Policies and the West Bank
16:00 • 3min
Surveillance and Movement in the West Bank
19:01 • 16min
The Profitable Mechanics of Surveillance and Colonialism
35:14 • 2min