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By Tariq Ali Originally published on https://newleftreview.org/sidecar/posts/uprising-in-palestine?pc=1543 In December 1987, a new intifada erupted in Palestine, shaking Israel as well as the elites of the Arab world. A few weeks later, the grand old Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani wrote ‘The Trilogy of the Children of Stones’, in which he denounced the older generation of Palestinian leaders – today represented by the corrupt, collaborationist Palestine (No-)Authority. It was sung and recited in many a Palestinian café: The children of the stones have scattered our papers spilled ink on our clothes mocked the banality…

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This year, Israel was celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1948. But how exactly was that country born on land that was already called Palestine?

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A Must-Watch Discussion Dr. Gabor Maté, a famous psychologist and author, goes deeply into the complex and long-standing Israel/Palestine issue in this must-see video. Dr. Maté will provide his unique viewpoint on this important global issue, and you will be informed, enlightened, and inspired. Highlights include: 🔷 Dr. Gabor Maté’s Expert Analysis:  Gain important insights from a renowned specialist in the field of psychology and trauma. 🔷 Historical Context: Explore the origins of the Israel/Palestine conflict and how it affects the globe today. 🔷 Personal Stories: Hear the untold stories of…

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Republished From : Balfour Project Britain in Palestine 1917-1948 investigates the contradictory promises and actions which defined British Mandatory rule in Palestine and laid the groundwork for the Nakba (the catastrophe) and the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. The roots of the contemporary social, political, economic, and environmental landscape of Palestine and Israel can be traced back to this period, making it essential viewing for understanding Britain’s legacy in the region and the situation on the ground today. To access English, Arabic and Hebrew subtitles click on…

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For Our Readers to Remind the History republished from: https://bdsmovement.net/colonialism-and-apartheid/summary People often say that what’s happening in Palestine is difficult to understand or too complicated to take a stand on. In this resource, we show that the situation, in its essence, is actually pretty straightforward. This page is a summary of the pages that follow. You can navigate between the pages using the arrows at the top and bottom of each page or using the menu on the left hand side.  Israel was formed in 1948 through the brutal displacement…

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By Vijay Prashad Author Bio: This article was produced by Globetrotter. Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian, editor, and journalist. He is a writing fellow and chief correspondent at Globetrotter. He is an editor of LeftWord Books and the director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. He has written more than 20 books, including The Darker Nations and The Poorer Nations. His latest books are Struggle Makes Us Human: Learning from Movements for Socialism and (with Noam Chomsky) The Withdrawal: Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, and the Fragility of U.S. Power. Source: Globetrotter…

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