ICAHD Challenges Israeli ‘Hasbara’ and ‘Conventional Wisdom’ on Palestine: "An Anti-Colonial Reframing"; The Israel/Hezbollah "Ceasefire"
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December 3, 2024
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“To effectively counter Zionism’s manipulative framing without entering into the distorted and simplistic propaganda that is the essence of Israeli hasbara, this document presents a clear, coherent, and intellectually honest framing that not only helps people make sense of ‘the conflict’ and more effectively advocates for Palestinian rights, but also respects the integrity of the Palestinian cause.” Read the full article HERE
NEWS, ANALYSIS & OPINION
"The 'deal' we negotiated between Israel and Lebanon addresses none of the root causes of conflict and only gives Israel a freer hand to pursue its goal of a 'pax Israelica'—which is sure to produce greater conflict, not the hoped broader regional peace."
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A WORD FROM JEFF
Challenging Israeli ‘Hasbara’ and ‘Conventional Wisdom’ on Palestine: An Anti-Colonial Reframing
Jeff Halper, director, ICAHD
“We are pleased to provide a new resource for use in campaigning because it is vital to address Israel’s success in ‘selling’ its wars and oppressive colonial practices that lie in its ability to condense its political position into one succinct sentence. It is: ‘Israel is a small, democratic, Western [subtext: white] country besieged by Arab/Muslim [subtext: dark, irrational] terrorism.’
Inside the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Unpacking the ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hezbollah and what it means for a potential regional war and the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
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Dr. James J. Zogby, Arab American Institute Photo: Chabel Karam; Unsplash
Read moreHow the Lebanon ceasefire may show who now holds the real power in Israel
Israel's new elites, the religious Zionists, are more interested in resettling Gaza than fighting Hezbollah, while Netanyahu will do anything to preserve his coalition and avoid the ICC.” Thank you for your continuing support
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