Decolonization

0 Politics Israel

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY): "Zionism is the ultimate form of liberation and decolonization."

In a powerful statement, Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) asserts that Zionism is a profound expression of liberation and decolonization.

0 Politics History

Unsettling Ideology

Michael Walzer in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Sep

Michael Walzer reviews Adam Kirsch's incisive critique of modern "settler colonialism" ideologies, which frame historical colonization as a central and ongoing structural issue.

0 Politics Culture

Ysabella Hazan wants to flip the narrative of Jewish 'colonization'

Rivkush · 17 Jul

Ysabella Hazan challenges the notion of Jewish colonization, arguing for a "Decolonized Judean" identity that views Jews as indigenous to Israel.

0 Politics Culture

Ysabella Hazan wants to flip the narrative of Jewish 'colonization'

Rivkush · 17 Jul

Jewish activist Ysabella Hazan challenges the labeling of Israel as a colonizing force, emphasizing the indigenous roots of Jews to the land of Israel.

0 Israel Communities

Decolonization Nation // Members of some other tribes offer insight

Avi Shafran in Ami · 10 Jul

While some Native Americans compare Israel to a colonial power, indigenous groups like Indigenous Embassy Jerusalem and the Indigenous Coalition For Israel support Israel, recognizing Jews as indigenous to the Holy Land.

0 Literature History

Claire Messud did not realize she was writing such a prescient novel

Jennifer Gilmore in Forward · 20 May

Claire Messud's latest novel, "This Strange Eventful History," delves into a fictionalized account of her family's diaspora from Algeria to various corners of the world.

0 Israel Politics

The Indigenous Sovereignty Movement Called Zionism

Joseph and Laralyn RiverWind in Tablet · 2 Apr

Zionism, as discussed in the text, is framed within the context of the Indigenous Sovereignty Movement, with the focus on the Jewish people's rightful claim to Israel, Judea, Samaria, and Gaza as their ancestral sovereign land.

0 History Literature

Jewish Foreskins, Black Masks

Marco Roth in Tablet · 25 Mar

"The Rebels Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Frantz Fanon" by Adam Shatz delves into the remarkable life of Frantz Fanon, exploring his journey from a medical student to a pivotal figure in the Algerian independence movement and decolonization.

0 Israel Politics

Israel should be the poster child for 'woke' progressives.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Mar

The text discusses how Israel embodies values often championed by 'woke' progressives, despite criticism from some in that community.

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Can Palestinians Speak?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 20 Nov 2023

In this text, the author informs readers about an upcoming Zoom call featuring two college students, one Palestinian and one Jewish, who will discuss their experiences on campus in light of recent events.

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An Indigenous Zionist Speaks Out

Deysy Edith Tacza in Tablet · 20 Oct 2023

The author, a Native woman from Peru, expresses her opinion on the situation in Israel, highlighting what she perceives as a double standard in the way people respond to violence committed by Hamas versus Israel.

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What I Still Believe, Even After October 7

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 16 Oct 2023

The author reflects on recent events and their implications for the movement for Palestinian freedom in the United States.

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Zionism Remains a Freedom Struggle

Sapir · 1 May 2022

The author discusses how Israel is often overlooked as a decolonized nation born out of the same messy process as other postcolonial states.

0 Politics Communities

Matthew Fernandez Konigsberg: Inspired by Israel to help Puerto Rico

Rivkush · 1 Sep 2021

Matthew Fernandez Konigsberg, an attorney and activist in Puerto Rican and Jewish circles, is dedicated to advocating for the rights of both communities and combating antisemitism.

0 History Philosophy

Existential Frets: The Rise and Fall of Jean-Paul Sartre in the Arab World

Tel Aviv Review · 3 Feb 2020

Dr. Yoav Di Capua, a history professor at the University of Texas at Austin, delves into Arab intellectual history in his new book "No Exit: Arab Existentialism, Jean Paul Sartre and Decolonization."

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Existential Frets: The Rise and Fall of Jean-Paul Sartre in the Arab World

Tel Aviv Review · 3 Feb 2020

In his new book "No Exit: Arab Existentialism, Jean Paul Sartre and Decolonization," Dr. Yoav Di Capua examines the influence and reception of Jean-Paul Sartre in the Arab world.

0 History Politics

The Empire Strikes Back: British Intelligence in the Middle East 1940-1948

Tel Aviv Review · 9 Nov 2018

Professor Meir Zamir from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev discusses his book "The Secret Anglo-French War in the Middle East: Intelligence and Decolonization, 1940-1948" with host Gilad Halpern.

0 History Politics

The Empire strikes back: British intelligence in the Middle East 1940-1948

Tel Aviv Review · 19 Sep 2015

Professor Meir Zamir discusses his book, "The Secret Anglo-French War in the Middle East: Intelligence and Decolonization, 1940-1948," focusing on British intelligence activities in the region post-World War II.

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