Theory & Philosophy Gilles Deleuze on Palestine
Jun 1, 2024
French philosopher Gilles Deleuze's perspective on Palestinian struggle, Zionist tactics pre and post WWII, Palestinian resistance, and the challenges they face in gaining recognition and rights amidst unequal power dynamics.
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Relevance of Deleuze's Work
- Deleuze's writings on Palestine are relevant to contemporary discussions.
- His work highlights the Palestinian struggle and encourages theorists to engage with this issue.
Stones and the Land
- Zionists used Palestinian land against Palestinians, throwing stones, highlighting the connection between people and land.
- Deleuze emphasizes that violence restricts people and limits their potential.
Early Zionist Efforts
- Early Zionist efforts, pre-Holocaust, involved displacing Palestinians through organizations like Irgun.
- Irgun's goal was to create a narrative of empty land before Jewish immigration.