Scholars discuss the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, highlighting the historical context of Zionism, struggles for liberation, and the blurred lines between armed conflict and law enforcement in Israel. They explore the Western ruling class's support for Zionism, denial of Palestinian genocide, and the resilience of Palestinian academic life despite suppression by Israeli authorities.
Israel's legal tactics blur civil boundaries, justifying lethal force on mere suspicion.
Scholars document genocide and scholasticide efforts in Gaza, emphasizing the eradication of education.
Palestinian academic resilience persists despite historic Western suppression and Israeli complicity in destruction.
Witnesses recount poignant losses and resilience amidst mass destruction, highlighting ongoing struggles for liberation.
Deep dives
Jails as a Growing Sector of Carceral State
Jails have become the fastest growing sector of the U.S. carceral state, impacting the regions surrounding them, influencing healthcare and job opportunities. Campaigns resisting the expansion of jails have emerged but lack coordination, operating in isolation from broader movements.
World Academic Forum for Palestine's Context Amid Genocide
During the World Academic Forum for Palestine, scholars convened to address Israel's genocide in Gaza, where over 33,000 Palestinians have been killed, highlighting ethnic cleansing efforts. The conference exposed the scholasticide intensifying in Gaza, aiming to eradicate education and intellectual resistance.
Origins of Genocide and Scholasticide in Gaza
The genocide and scholasticide in Gaza are deeply rooted in colonial policies aimed at total annihilation. Israeli academia's complicity in destruction reinforces the need to end U.S. military aid to Israel and advocate for boycotts until Palestine achieves freedom.
Shrinking Civilian Status and Legal Technologies in Israel's Law Enforcement
Israel's legal technologies blur the distinction between combat and policing, resulting in the shrinking scope of who is recognized as a civilian, justifying lethal force on mere suspicion in law enforcement proceedings. These practices extend to combat tactics, impacting Palestinian lives significantly.
Existence of Active Denial in the Face of Genocide
Active denial is observed in the face of an ongoing genocide in Palestine, with a stark dichotomy between the blatant reality of the genocide and the active denial and complicity of individuals, academic institutions, and governments around the globe.
History of Academic Suppression and Cultural Resistance
The history of academic suppression by Western and Zionist forces against the Palestinian society dates back to the late 19th century, aiming to undermine educational and intellectual capacities in Palestine. Despite significant challenges, Palestinians have persistently maintained academic resilience, with initiatives like the underground Arab College in Jerusalem during the mandate period.
Personal Testimonies and Resilience Amidst Devastation
Amidst massacres and destruction in Gaza, personal testimonies reveal the profound loss and pain experienced by families, with detailed accounts of lives lost, homes destroyed, and the enduring spirit of resilience amongst Palestinians. The testimonies underscore the ongoing struggle for liberation, the communal devastation, and the unwavering strength and endurance displayed by individuals facing immense loss and ongoing attacks.
Featuring Noura Erakat, Avi Shlaim, Ussama Makdisi, Ilan Pappé, Ghada Ageel Hamdan, and Abdel Razzaq Takriti on the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Recorded at the World Academic Forum for Palestine in Houston. We’ll be back next week with episode eight of Thawra, our rolling series on 20th century Arab radicalisms.
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