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Debating the Israel-Palestine Conflict with Yousef Munayyer

Oct 27, 2023
Yousef Munayyer, a Palestinian-American writer and political analyst based in Washington, D.C., debates the Israel-Palestine conflict with the host. They discuss the historical context, Israel's war crimes, the motivations of Hamas, the likelihood of a Palestinian nation, and nonviolent resistance among Palestinians.
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  • The Israel-Palestine conflict centers around the denial of freedom and self-determination to Palestinians, highlighting the need to address core grievances and create conditions of freedom and justice.
  • A military solution to the conflict is futile, as it only leads to further destruction and loss of life, while intensifying opposition and resistance. Urgent ceasefire and comprehensive resolution are necessary.

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The context and root causes of the conflict

The podcast episode discusses the historical context of the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting the denial of freedom and self-determination to Palestinians as the core issue. It emphasizes that the conflict is not about Jews versus Palestinians or religions, but rather about the infringement of rights and occupation. The guest argues against the idea of moral equivalence between the parties, stating that the root cause of the conflict is the creation of a Jewish state at the expense of the native Palestinian population. The need for addressing the core grievances and creating conditions of freedom and justice is emphasized.

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