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Behind the News: Israel's Imperial Patrons w/ Rashid Khalidi

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Oct 7, 2024
Rashid Khalidi, a historian specializing in Palestinian history and author of The Hundred Years' War on Palestine, discusses the settler-colonial roots of Israeli nationalism and the imperial support that has historically shaped it. Aurélie Daher, a political science professor and expert on Hezbollah, analyzes the group's resilience following its leader's assassination and its strategic military dynamics. Together, they explore the complicated interplay of colonial history, U.S.-Israel relations, and the current political landscape in the Middle East.
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Zionist Leaders' View

  • Early Zionist leaders viewed their project as settler colonialism, a process of displacement.
  • This was plainly acknowledged before WWII, when colonialism had no negative connotations.
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British Support for Zionism

  • Britain's support for Zionism stemmed from ideological and strategic factors.
  • These included Christian Zionism, anti-Semitism, and securing routes to India and the Gulf.
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Zionist Use of Imperial Patrons

  • Zionists skillfully leveraged imperial patrons, recognizing their need for an external metropole.
  • They successfully transitioned from British to US and Soviet patronage, securing crucial support.
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