Jacobin Radio Red Star Over Palestine: Oslo and After
Jun 14, 2025
Nihal El-Assar, an Egyptian writer and activist, sheds light on Egypt's role under Hosni Mubarak in relation to Palestine. Historian Severio Leopardi discusses the decline of Palestinian left organizations post-Oslo Accords, highlighting their struggles against rising factions like Hamas. Mustafa Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian politician and activist, emphasizes the ongoing fight for Palestinian rights, reflecting on the emotional toll of occupation and the need for renewed solidarity among activists. Together, they dissect the complexities of Palestinian resistance and the implications of geopolitical shifts.
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Palestinian Left's Oslo Adaptation
- The Palestinian left adapted during the Oslo years by engaging locally and through NGOs, but gradually lost influence and membership.
- Western donor conditions professionalized activism, limiting the left's ability to propose broad social transformations.
Left Shaped BDS and Apartheid Narrative
- The Palestinian left played a crucial role in conceptualizing BDS and apartheid analysis post-Oslo.
- This framework revived international solidarity after initial global support for Oslo faded.
Leila Khaled's Emotional Return
- Leila Khaled returned to Palestine during the Oslo period amidst tense relations and Israeli obstacles.
- Her visit symbolized the complexities of PFLP's stance and ongoing tensions with the PLO and Israel.