Theory & Philosophy
Noura Erakat's "Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine" (Part 1/3)
Jun 15, 2024
Noura Erakat, author of 'Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine', discusses the manipulation of international law by powerful nations, challenges to Palestinian statehood, the history of Palestine and Zionist colonization, and the treatment of Arabs in the region. The episode delves into the shortcomings of international law in addressing Israel's occupation and the implications of Resolution 2334 condemning Israel's settlements in the West Bank.
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- International law favors Israel's actions in Palestine due to historical manipulation by powerful nations, despite documented human rights violations.
- The Palestinian-Israeli conflict stems from British colonial rule, Jewish settlement influx, and discriminatory laws, leading to ongoing struggles and oppression for Palestinians.
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The Exploitation of International Law by Power Dynamics
The podcast delves into how international law, developed during colonial times, has been manipulated by world powers to favor Israel's actions in Palestine, especially focusing on the failure of law to hold Israel accountable for its occupation and violence against Palestinians. It exposes how laws, including those related to occupations, tend to serve the interests of powerful nations like the US and Israel, despite their documented violations of human rights and international law.
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