Norman Finkelstein: Genocide in Israel and Palestine
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Published 2024-07-31
Norman Finkelstein received his PhD from the Princeton University Politics Department, and is best known for his research on Israel and Palestine. In this episode of Robinson’s Podcast, Norman addresses some of the most common arguments made in defense of Israel, such as those purporting to show Israel is not committing genocide, that anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism, that Israel is fighting in self-defense, that Egypt is responsible for the crisis, and more. Norman also appeared on episode 192, where he and Robinson discussed October 7th, allegations of genocide and apartheid, and connections between the war and the Holocaust. Norman’s most recent book is I’ll Burn That Bridge When I Get to It! Heretical Thoughts on Identity Politics, Cancel Culture, and Academic Freedom (Sublation Media, 2023).
Norman’s Website: www.normanfinkelstein.com/
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00:00 Introduction
03:47 Will Israel Nuke Palestine?
15:10 Is Israel Getting Away with Genocide?
20:35 On Nuclear War and Israel’s Dependence on the United States
27:43 Does the Israeli Military Target Civilians?
36:27 Why Norman Finkelstein Can’t Watch the News from Palestine
47:06 On Corruption in Academia
53:00 Facts and Fiction in Israel-Palestine
1:05:10 Do Israeli Settlements Break International Law?
1:12:21 “Jewish Supremacy” Versus Harvard
1:20:11 Does Anti-Zionism = Anti-Semitism?
1:29:38 Does Anti-Semitism Cause Protests Against Israel?
1:35:44 Is The War in Gaza Justifiable as Self-Defense?
1:50:51 Norman's War with Alan Dershowitz
2:04:19 On Integrity and Palestine Scholarship
Robinson’s Website: robinsonerhardt.com/
Robinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University. Join him in conversations with philosophers, scientists, and everyone in-between.
All Comments (21)
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Im a 78yr old US Veteran and am not ashamed to say that i shed tears every night before going to bed seeing the children of Gaza massacred daily. I have 8 children and 18 grandchildren and hugged them tightly while thinking and praying for the children of Gaza and their parents.🙏🙏🙏😪
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So glad prof finkelstein is back. We missed him. He helps us make sense of the horrors in gaza. Many of us watching this massacre are slowly suffering from a mental decline.
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Im proudly South African! Saw Prof Finkelstein in 2009 when he visited. We will support Palestine 🇵🇸 liberation truth and human rights until there is justice.
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I'm a simple man, I see Dr Finkelstein, I listen religiously
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As an indigenous American I’ve ALWAYS understood and at my very core felt the pain struggles and heartache of the Palestinian people maybe because it mirrors that of my own people!! I would feel the same way rather I was indigenous American or not but being IA has made watching and experiencing what the Palestinian people have had to live with for the past 75+ years that much more personal difficult and heartbreakingly soul crushing!! I love adore and THANK YOU for your work to educate people and for the love you show the Palestinian people!! You’re an incredible human being!! ❤❤ Nanaya hullo I kana~ ✌🏼 & 🫶🏼 my friends!! ❤from THE CHOCTAW NATION🪶
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He needs to be on a all national television and radio broadcasts. Just pure facts.
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Ive missed Prof Finkelstein recently...
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Norman Finkelstein I applaud you. Listening to your arguments, hearing your emotional investment in the truth you've found, and the time dedicated to the task. Truly awe inspiring, the world needs people of your character to be a part of its leadership. More power to you!
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the empathy from Norman is just what all humans should be, this man needs to be honoured while still alive. imagine dedicating your whole life for other people so that generations to come will not be lied to.
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Yet again, you demonstrate that you are one of the best interviewers of Professor Finkelstein. Thank you. Truth and justice. Truth and justice.
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Thank you for platforming Norman again. It's important to get this message out. I got death threats / a murder attempt for my pro Palestine advocacy in Jan/Feb this year.
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I was just saying to my wife that I miss Norman's voice. Thanks very much as always.
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Your presence in our lives is immeasurable Doc…
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Thank you for this interwiev🙏. I have learned so much listening to Norman Finkelstein during the last 10 months. He is a true gem❤️
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Norman Finkeltein is a scholar and honorable man. I am a new comer to his work and have gained a greater understanding of Israel's continued war, "mowing the law," and genocide against the Palestinian people. Norman, thank you for your voice, knowledge and scholarship. Adriene Anderson
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Norman and the whole palestine issue is slowly dying in the media! Its like they stopped reporting on the whole issue and its no longer a blockbuster story. Very scary Very well done on the interviewers side!
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The “rampant antisemitism in US” argument was destroyed in such a definitive manner by the master… this part needs to go viral!!
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Norman is back!
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Thank you for inviting PR Norman.
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Lots of love Robinson. I followed you for the amazing science and philosophy chats but this is some solid icing on the cake. I highly respect people with a commitment to help make the world a better place. Peace and justice for the people in Palestine and love and respect for fair people no matter what their background is or what their birthplace happens to be.. Jews, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, rationalists and agnostics.. we’re the same team and we’re together in this.
