

Avi Shlaim
Israeli historian and author of 'The Memoirs of an Arab Jew'. He shares his personal story and political views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Top 5 podcasts with Avi Shlaim
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Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 37min
Gaza: Cruel Zionism, Past and Present with Professor Avi Shlaim
Professor Avi Shlaim, an expert on Zionism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, untangles historical facts from fiction. Topics include the historical narrative of Israel, Israeli involvement in bombings and false flag operations, the concept of 'cruel Zionism', nationalism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, policy guidelines of the Netanyahu government, the Balfour Declaration, the Palestinian refugee problem, and Israeli policies and settler influence.

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Apr 19, 2024 • 2h 16min
Scholars Against Genocide
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.

Jun 19, 2025 • 50min
Memoirs of an Arab Jew
In this engaging conversation, Israeli historian Avi Shlaim, author of 'The Memoirs of an Arab Jew', shares his unique perspective as an Iraqi Jew navigating the complexities of identity amidst the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He challenges the dominant Zionist narrative, revealing the historical amnesia surrounding Arab Jews and their rich cultural heritage. Shlaim discusses the impact of colonialism, the Holocaust, and the socio-political dynamics in Israel, ultimately critiquing its transformation from a refuge to a settler-colonial state.

Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 27min
Manufacturing a Monster: Britain, America and Israeli Violence with Professor Avi Shlaim
In this engaging discussion, Professor Avi Shlaim, an eminent Jewish historian and author of 'Genocide in Gaza', delves into the intricate history of Zionism and its colonial roots. He examines Britain and America’s complicity in the Israeli state’s violent actions against Palestinians, sparking a reevaluation of Western policies. Shlaim highlights key historical events, critiques the Oslo Accords' failures, and emphasizes the need for alternative media to combat injustice. His deep insights challenge listeners to rethink the narrative surrounding the ongoing conflict.

Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 6min
Downstream: Arab Jews, The Hidden History w/ Avi Shlaim
Historian Avi Shlaim discusses Israel's role in Jewish safety, Mossad in Baghdad, and hybrid Arab-Jewish identities. Topics include Islamic texts, Sephardic, Ashkenazi, and Mizrahi Jews in Israel, and challenges facing the Jewish diaspora. Shlaim explores the impact of Zionism, Jabotinsky's views, and the complexities of Jewish identity in a nationalistic context.