Norman Finkelstein says that Israeli forces have conducted “a murderous assault on non-violent protesters” in Gaza’s Great March of Return because non-violent protest threatens not Israel, but its occupation Story Transcript AARON MATÉ: It’s The Real News, I’m Aaron Maté. May 15 is the culmination of The Great March of Return, where for weeks now, […]
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Norman Finkelstein on Gaza’s Martyrdom (1/4)
In his groundbreaking new book “Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom,” Norman Finkelstein argues that Israel, with U.S. backing, has caused a “humanitarian disaster” in Gaza, and that international human rights groups have failed to uphold justice for its besieged people Story Transcript AARON MATÉ: It’s the Real News. I’m Aaron Maté. The Gaza Strip […]
Germany Plays Key Role in Undermining ICC Case Against Israel
Professor Norman Finkelstein outlines the obstacles to holding Israel accountable for war crimes at the International Criminal Court. One of Israel’s main allies in undermining the effort is Germany. Story Transcript This is a rush transcript and may contain errors. It will be updated. Greg Wilpert: It’s The Real News Network. I’m Greg Wilpert in […]
Is Jeremy Corbyn’s “anti-Semitism Crisis” a Smear Campaign? (Pt. 1/2)
UK Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn is accused of presiding over a surge of anti-Semitism inside the Labour Party. Author Norman Finkelstein and British scholar Jamie Stern-Weiner say that Corbyn’s foes have cynically concocted a fake scandal to sabotage his progressive agenda and support for Palestinian rights
Is Jeremy Corbyn’s “anti-Semitism Crisis” a Smear Campaign? (Pt. 2/2)
UK Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn is accused of presiding over a surge of anti-Semitism inside the Labour Party. Author Norman Finkelstein and British scholar Jamie Stern-Weiner say that Corbyn’s foes have cynically concocted a fake scandal to sabotage his progressive agenda and support for Palestinian rights
Will Gaza March End in Israel’s Worst Killings Yet? (3/3)
With the final demonstrations of the Great March of Return ahead, Israel could be preparing its worst killings of non-violent Palestinian protesters in Gaza to date, warns Norman Finkelstein Story Transcript AARON MATÉ: This is The Real News, I’m Aaron Maté. We’re continuing with Norman Finkelstein, author of many books, including his latest, Gaza: An […]
Finkelstein: Where’s the Solidarity for Gaza? (2/3)
In part two, Norman Finkelstein says that while Palestinian protesters in Gaza have bravely resisted their ghettoization under merciless Israeli fire, international solidarity is falling short Story Transcript AARON MATÉ: It’s The Real News, I’m Aaron Maté. We’re continuing with Norman Finkelstein, author of many books, including his latest, Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom. […]
Finkelstein on Gaza’s Right to Resist Military Occupation (3/4)
In part three of our interview on his new book “Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom,” Norman Finkelstein discusses the legality, and utility, of Hamas’ armed resistance to Israel’s occupation Story Transcript AARON MATÉ: It’s the Real News. I’m Aaron Maté. Continuing our conversation with Norman Finkelstein, author of the new book, Gaza: An Inquest […]
New Documentary Explores Five Largely Unknown Truths about Israel/Palestine
The documentary “Solidarity: Five Largely Unknown Truths about Israel, Palestine and the Occupied Territories” debunks the myths that lie at the center of the injustice in the region. We discuss the film with its director, Bob Peck. Story Transcript GREG WILPERT: It’s The Real News Network. I’m Greg Wilpert in Baltimore. A new documentary called […]
Finkelstein: Hamas Isn’t The Threat That Israel Claims (2/4)
In part 2 of our interview on his new book “Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom,” Norman Finkelstein argues that Israeli propaganda — sometimes with Hamas’ help — has wildly exaggerated Hamas’ arsenal and the effectiveness of the “Iron Dome” missile defense system Story Transcript AARON MATÉ: It’s The Real News, I’m Aaron Mate, continuing […]