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228 - Norman Finkelstein: October 7th Revisited | Israel, Palestine, Hezbollah, & The End of Gaza

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Oct 6, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Norman Finkelstein, a prominent scholar on Israel and Palestine, reflects on the recent events surrounding October 7th. He examines the profound humanitarian crisis in Gaza and questions the implications of labeling it a concentration camp. Norman draws intriguing parallels between the motivations of Hamas and historical slave rebellions, while also highlighting the complexities of resistance and leadership. His insights reveal the significance of historical context in understanding the ongoing struggles faced by the Palestinian people.
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INSIGHT

Finkelstein Didn't Predict October 7th

  • Norman Finkelstein did not foresee the events of October 7th, 2023.
  • He believed the Palestine question was dead and felt the situation was marabond by 2020.
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Gaza as a Concentration Camp Concept

  • Gaza became predominantly a refugee population after the 1948 Nakba.
  • Multiple observers including UN officials and Israeli figures have described Gaza as a concentration camp over decades.
ANECDOTE

Finkelstein Meets Nasrallah

  • Norman Finkelstein recounts meeting Hassan Nasrallah and observing his profound knowledge, including influence by Noam Chomsky.
  • Nasrallah was a learned leader who understood Israeli daily affairs intimately.
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