#424 – Bassem Youssef: Israel-Palestine, Gaza, Hamas, Middle East, Satire & Fame
Lex Fridman Podcast
The Need to Understand Israel's Perception of Palestinians
To understand Israel's treatment of Palestinians, it is crucial to analyze their perception of Palestinians. A story by Gideon Levy highlights how a Palestinian ambulance was delayed at a checkpoint, and soldiers referred to Palestinians as 'pigs,' dehumanizing them. The narrative illustrates a mindset where Palestinians are seen as less than human. This perspective is further explained by a Holocaust survivor who emphasizes that to dehumanize another group, one must first dehumanize themselves.
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