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Quillette Podcast
The October 7 Terrorist Attacks, in Historical Perspective
Nov 1, 2023
Israeli historian Benny Morris discusses Hamas' acts of mass murder, the Israeli response, and the future of Gaza. The podcast explores the stagnant relationship between Jews and Palestinians, the devastating impact of terrorist attacks on kibbutzim communities, Israeli army's approach in targeting Hamas members, the sense of fatalism and victimhood in Israeli society, and the use of the term 'apartheid' in relation to Israel's treatment of its Arab citizens.
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- The devastating October 7 terrorist attacks targeted Israeli kibbutzim, causing significant emotional trauma and raising concerns about the future of the Gaza-Israel border.
- The attacks have fueled a strong motivation for revenge among Israeli soldiers, potentially reinforcing a sense of victimhood and posing moral dilemmas regarding Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
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Challenging traditional understanding of Israel's creation and treatment of Palestinians
The podcast episode features an interview with Benny Morris, a renowned historian of Israel, who has challenged the traditional narrative of Israel's creation and its treatment of local Palestinian populations. Morris's work, including his book 'The Birth of the Palestinian Refugee Problem,' has been criticized by hawkish scientists for his revisionist tendencies. In the interview, Morris discusses the emotional trauma caused by Hamas's terrorist attacks and questions whether Israel's response has been excessive.
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