What are the impacts of global youth support for Palestine?
Jan 1, 2024
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Guests include Dana El Kurd, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Arab Center Washington DC, and Zellie Imani, Black Lives Matter Activist and Co-Founder of the Black Liberation Collective. They discuss the global youth support for Palestine, the emergence of pro-Palestine in mainstream politics, challenges in advocating for Palestinian rights, the generational gap in activism, and translating activism into policy.
Global youth support for Palestine has led to an increase in pro-Palestine movements and the mainstreaming of the issue in American politics and Western countries.
The connection and solidarity between the Black Lives Matter movement and Palestine has been reinvigorated in recent years, with both movements facing similar challenges of oppression and seeking justice and freedom.
Deep dives
Growing Support for the Palestinian Cause among Global Youth
Recent conduct by Israel, particularly the war on Gaza, has sparked a significant increase in support for the Palestinian cause among young people worldwide. Evidence shows a rise in mobilization and pro-Palestine solidarity movements. In the United States alone, around 2,000 pro-Palestine rallies, marches, and demonstrations have taken place in various cities. The increase in support has led to the mainstreaming of the pro-Palestine issue in American politics and other Western countries.
Black Lives Matter and Solidarity with Palestine
The Black Lives Matter movement has a long-standing tradition of standing in solidarity with the Palestinian liberation movement. The connection between these movements dates back to the 1960s, with figures like Malcolm X supporting the Palestinian cause. The solidarity between Black Lives Matter and Palestine has been reinvigorated in recent years, especially with the exchange of knowledge and support during protests in Ferguson, Missouri. This solidarity continues to grow as both movements face similar challenges of oppression and seek justice and freedom.
The Role of Social Media and Generational Shift
Social media has played a crucial role in mobilizing support for Palestine, particularly among the younger generation. Social media platforms provide direct access to information and narratives from Palestinians on the ground, circumventing mainstream media biases. However, social media is not without its limitations, as private corporations control the platforms and can manipulate information. Despite these challenges, young people's reliance on social media has helped challenge mainstream narratives and elevate voices from the Palestinian perspective.
Demonstrations worldwide reflect widespread outrage over Israel's war on Gaza. Young people have been at the forefront - driven to political action by the images and stories of Palestinians' suffering. Could this global youth support for Palestine have long-term impacts?
Join host Elizabeth Puranam
Guests:
Dana El Kurd, a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Arab Center Washington DC
Zellie Imani, a Black Lives Matter Activist and Co-Founder of the Black Liberation Collective
Noga Levy-Rapoport, a Youth Climate Activist Involved in Palestine Solidarity Campaigns in the UK
**** This episode was produced by Diarmaid Fleming, Victoria Gatenby, Abla Klaa, Gemma Harries and Paul Taylor.
Studio sound was by Elie Elhani
The programme was edited by Anirban Sarker, Negin Owliaei, David Enders and Jo de Frias.
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