An Autopsy on Israel’s Historic Assault on the Palestinians
Dec 1, 2023
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Dr. Tarek Loubani, a Palestinian doctor, discusses the challenges faced by Palestinians and the need for recognition of their identity. They explore Israel's treatment of Palestinians, the erasure of Palestinians in American media, and the limitations of discussing Palestine. The speaker addresses misconceptions about Hamas and shares their experience of being arrested for protesting. They also emphasize the importance of awareness about Palestinian human rights issues.
Denial of existence and identity erodes the dignity and rights of Palestinians.
Palestinians fight for justice and dignity despite denial of their identity and existence.
Recognition and accountability are needed to achieve true justice and a peaceful resolution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Deep dives
Palestinian identity and the struggle for recognition
Palestinians, like Dr. Lubani, have been denied their right to return to their homeland, while being told that they don't exist or that there is no Palestine. This denial of existence and identity is a recurring theme that erodes the dignity and rights of Palestinians. Despite facing continuous challenges, Palestinians, including Dr. Lubani, remain steadfast in asserting their Palestinian identity and fighting for justice, acknowledging their displacement and the loss experienced by their families through generations. The Palestinian struggle for recognition is not just about practicality but about reclaiming what was taken from them and seeking acknowledgement and justice for their past and future.
Personal experiences shape the understanding of Palestine
Dr. Lubani shares his personal experiences as a Palestinian growing up in Canada, facing the denial of his identity and existence. His father's emphasis on the importance of education and the intergenerational trauma his family carries from the loss and displacement in 1948 shape his understanding of the Palestinian struggle. Moreover, his encounter with a teacher who refused to accept his Palestinian identity highlights the ongoing ignorance and denial faced by Palestinians worldwide. Despite the challenges, Dr. Lubani remains deeply proud of being Palestinian and fights for justice and dignity not only for himself but also for the majority of Palestinians who struggle from refugee camps and poverty.
The complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dr. Lubani examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of colonization, highlighting the distinction between the colonized and the colonizer. He discusses the rationality behind the actions and decisions made by Palestinians, such as their non-violent protests, in seeking justice and freedom. He emphasizes the need for acknowledgement and accountability for war crimes and human rights violations committed by both sides. Dr. Lubani contrasts the German example, where the world recognized the rationality behind German actions during World War II, with the dehumanization and distortion of Palestinian reality. He stresses the urgency of recognizing the rights and dignity of Palestinians to achieve true justice and a peaceful resolution.
Arrested in Israel and the Reason for Arrest
The speaker recounts their first arrest in Israel and how they were taken to a jail where they saw people under administrative detention. They were arrested for being in a closed military zone, but in reality, they were documenting human rights abuses at the time. The speaker highlights the corruption within the Palestinian Authority and how that contributed to the support for Hamas, which they describe as a grassroots movement that provided social works projects to the poor.
Arrested in Iraq and Insights into Extremism
The speaker shares their experience of being arrested by a group called Al-Qaeda in Iraq. They were mistaken for spies and put through a trial process. The speaker also reflects on the extreme conditions and desperation that can lead to radical extremism, as observed during their time in Iraq. They discuss how societies affected by war are vulnerable to radicalization and how addressing basic rights and needs can help defuse extremist ideologies.
This week’s episode of Scheer Intelligence welcomes someone with extraordinary courage and experience not only in Palestine but the Middle East as a whole. Dr. Tarek Loubani, a Kuwait-born, Canada-based Palestinian doctor, who also serves as the medical director at Gila, a global humanitarian healthcare organization, provides an indispensable account of what he knows is Palestine.
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