Life is funny, but not ‘ha-ha’ funny.
@anantagd @appassionato @bookstodon @palestine
In a way you’re right. We can debate the fine details, but the observation is valid to some extent.
How does that help us? Is the solution to wait a few decades and hope for Gandalf to come and steer history in the right direction?
@anantagd @appassionato @bookstodon @palestine
Needs to, has to, must… Those are slogans. Let’s get real.
The war in Gaza will probably end in a ceasefire that will not last. Where do we go from there? How do we break the cycle of bilateral violence?
If that ever happens, who should lead the Palestinians and what should they do to promote an independent and self-reliant Palestine?
@anantagd @appassionato @bookstodon @palestine
Your first sentence - I’m not sure I understand exactly what you mean there. What has Israel blocked and how? What was the situation before 1948? Please clarify.
As for your suggested solution, can you elaborate on what needs to happen to bring about this utopia?
@anantagd @appassionato @bookstodon @palestine
If that were true, it would have been resolved decades ago, one way or another.
But if you somehow have a new insight that explains the current quagmire both sides have dug themselves into, or you have some simple solution - I’m all ears. Don’t be shy.
@vmateusimeon @appassionato @bookstodon @palestine
In 19th century Europe, antisemitism manifested mainly in the persecution of Jews. If Arabs lived there, I’m sure they would’ve suffered the same fate as their Semite brothers.
AFAIK there were almost 2 million Israeli-Arabs and nearly 3 million Palestinians living in the west bank, so they’re not going anywhere soon.
Personally, it brings me no joy when another human suffers, and I pray that the endless violence will cease ASAP 🙏
@vmateusimeon @appassionato @bookstodon @palestine
I’m using Google Translate to read your text, so I apologize for any miscommunication.
This conflict is territorial, religious, cultural and ethnic. To diminish the Zionist side of it to colonialism is a disservice to history, and ignores the history of antisemitism and nationalistic trends in 19th century in Europe, which influenced prominent Jewish leaders of the time.
This is just an example of the simplification I mentioned earlier.
@Kirilov @KarunaX @appassionato @bookstodon @palestine
From what Google says, Mr. Khalidi is an accomplished academic, and I have the utmost respect for his credentials.
As I wrote, the book may present a coherent and fact-based narrative that justifies the title and subtitle, but that would have to include some outstanding claims and evidence.
@vmateusimeon @appassionato @bookstodon @palestine
The conflict is long, multi-faceted, emotional, and very complex. Anyone who suggests it is simple to understand, let alone solve, either doesn’t know enough about history and the current geopolitical setup, or is trying to sell something.
Unfortunately, an honest examination of facts will get you nowhere in today’s culture of inch-deep discussions 😞
@KarunaX @appassionato @bookstodon @palestine
The choice of phrases such as “War on Palestine” and “Settler Colonial Conquest” suggests to me a bias. All historians are biased, of course, but this seems somewhat excessive for academic objectivity.
Then again, I haven’t read the book. Mr. Khalidi might present a well-constructed and fact-supported narrative that justifies the strong phrases on the cover, in which case I will gladly admit my mistake.
@appassionato @bookstodon @palestine
When the title and subtitle are so politically-skewed, I can’t imagine this book would give an objective overview of this complex and bloody conflict.
@anantagd @appassionato @bookstodon @palestine
So… do nothing and wait? Easy enough.