Settler Colonialism

0 Politics Israel

A literary critic on why the ‘settler colonial’ framing is bad for Israel and Palestine

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 25 Aug

Adam Kirsch critiques the application of the 'settler colonialism' framework to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, challenging a narrative often used to justify pro-Palestinian activism.

0 Politics History

Podcast: Adam Kirsch on Settler Colonialism

Tikvah · 23 Aug

This episode explores the contentious theory of settler colonialism, especially its application to Israel and its implications in academic and political discourse.

0 Communities History

‘The Church Can Wait’

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 8 Aug

Following a devastating wildfire in Maui in 2023, significant economic and human losses occurred, impacting tourism and historic sites in Lahaina, including the Waiola Church.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Settling for Biden

Bonjour Chai · 5 Jul

Amidst a global political shift and rising antisemitic sentiments, Ben Wexler explores the identity of Jews as perceived perpetual settlers, whether in Israel or globally.

0 Israel Politics

Golden Eagles and Goldfinches

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 2 Jun

In this multi-part series critique, the author challenges the claims made by Irus Braverman about Israel's treatment of wildlife, focusing on golden eagles and goldfinches.

0 Israel Culture

Wild Asses and Camel Clashes

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 27 May

The text discusses the reintroduction of Asiatic wild asses in Israel's Negev desert, where they play a crucial ecological role by dispersing seeds.

0 Politics Education

The Complicity of Israeli Academia - Scholar Maya Wind discusses Israeli universities’ longstanding role in Palestinian subjugation.

Raphael Magarik in Jewish Currents · 23 May

Maya Wind discusses the complicity of Israeli academia in Palestinian subjugation and the ongoing occupation.

0 Politics History

“Nothing Is Immutable” - Literary scholar Saree Makdisi discusses Zionism’s structures of denial, imperial racial logics, and the horizon of coexistence.

Claire Schwartz in Jewish Currents · 12 Apr

Literary scholar Saree Makdisi delves into Zionism's denial tactics, imperial racial logics, and the potential for coexistence.

0 Politics History

Challenging Israel’s Legitimacy Also Challenges America’s

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 8 Jan

The text discusses the intense reaction in the United States to pro-Palestine activism and suggests that it stems from a fear that challenging Israel's legitimacy also challenges America's.

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Dispatches from Gaza - Three Palestinians describe life under constant Israeli bombardment—and lay out their visions for liberation.

Mohammed Zraiy, Khalil Abu Yahia, and Rania Hussein in Jewish Currents · 17 Oct 2023

In this interview, Mohammed Zraiy, a Palestinian living in Gaza, describes the dire situation on the ground, with no electricity, internet, medicine, or basic supplies due to Israeli bombardment.

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Open - The images that comprise <em>Open</em> evoke the almost spectral omnipresence of a malevolent state power.

Morgan Ashcom in Jewish Currents · 18 Jul 2023

"Open" is a collection of images that highlights the oppressive power of the Israeli state over the lives of Palestinians.

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The Meaning of Apartheid

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 8 Dec 2022

The use of the term "apartheid" by human rights organizations such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International to describe Israeli rule over Palestinians marks a significant shift.

0 Israel History

My People, Our History

Tel Aviv Review · 8 Jun 2020

In his book "The 100 Years War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017," historian Rashid Khalidi intertwines his family's experiences with the broader Palestinian struggle for self-determination against Israel and international opposition.

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My People, Our History

Tel Aviv Review · 8 Jun 2020

In his book "The 100 Years War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017," historian Rashid Khalidi discusses the Palestinian national struggle against Israel and various international forces that have hindered their self-determination.

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The War on History

Benny Morris in Jewish Review of Books · 3 Apr 2020

"The War on History" discusses the historical narrative surrounding Palestinian identity and the Palestinian national movement, particularly critiquing the leadership and actions of figures like Haj Muhammad Amin al-Husseini and the PLO under Yasser Arafat.

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Tag: Settler Colonialism