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Palestine Pt. 2: Justice for Some with Noura Erakat
Nov 23, 2023
Noura Erakat discusses the history and context of Israeli occupation, Palestinian resistance, and the disingenuous peace process. They explore the bias against Palestinians, the failure of the two-state solution, and the asymmetry of power. The podcast also covers the lead up to the Oslo Accords, Palestinian organizing against the British mandate, and upcoming episodes and book recommendations.
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- Israel's endgame in Palestine is ethnic cleansing through control, settlements, and suppression of resistance.
- The Oslo Accords perpetuated Israeli control and failed to achieve Palestinian statehood, leading to feelings of betrayal among Palestinians.
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The Violence of Colonialism and the Destructive Nature
Israel's violence and ethnic cleansing in Palestine is driven by a plan of claiming victimhood and righteousness while exerting military might to eradicate the indigenous population. The violence of colonialism is vividly observed, making people realize the parallel of Palestinians' struggle to their own lives. Israel's endgame is clear: ethnic cleansing by maintaining control over Palestinian territories, expanding settlements, and eliminating any form of Palestinian resistance.
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