The Story of Palestine, Part 3 (& The Zionist Tears Cocktail)

In this episode, Leeh tells the story of Palestine from the 50's to the present, completing our trilogy about the struggles of the indigenous Palestinians who have lived and died under brutal Israeli occupation. In addition to providing a clear overview of recent history, this episode highlights the role that capitalism has played in this ongoing humanitarian crisis. 

Beginning by discussing apartheid, we explain Israel's systematic creation of a Palestinian underclass through deliberate displacement, ethnic cleansing, segregation, and economic colonialism. Leeh describes some of the worst massacres inflicted upon the Palestinian people during the past 70 years. She outlines the many failed efforts to establish peace, including the Oslo Accords. She even describes Palestinian uprisings against Israeli oppression during the first and second intifadas. 

Together, Leeh and Erika explain America’s motivations for providing over $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel every single year, highlighting the Six Day War.

You’ll also learn about:

• The Quibya Massacre (1953)
• The Kafr Qasim Massacre (1956)
• Israel’s shift towards neoliberal capitalism
• The First & Second Intifada
• The Cave of Patriarchs Massacre (1994)
• Camp David Summit
• This 2021 Gaza Massacre
• Israel’s bombing of the Associated Press and Al Jazeera building
• Israel’s designation of 6 human rights organizations as terrorist groups
• De-development

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