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Who really owns the land in Israel/Palestine? Prof Kristen Alff (NC State) breaks down how a century of land deals, legal loopholes, and colonial policies erased Palestinian claims to land. Every eviction today sits on that foundation. youtube.com/shorts/ts-U7...

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Is the new U.S.-Israeli food aid system really about saving lives—or forcing Palestinians out? Dr. David Vine (Author of “The United States of War”) exposes how aid distribution in Gaza has become a tool of displacement and control. youtube.com/shorts/o8M-r...

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Have you heard of Christian Zionism? Senior Researcher Ben Lorber breaks down how the biblical narrative of "End Times" fuels US support for Israel—and shapes today’s far-right politics.

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Why are pro-Israel lobby groups trying to censor Ethnic Studies? Prof. Theresa Montaño (Cal State, Northridge) breaks down how efforts to silence discourse on Palestine are part of a broader attack on the field itself—and the BIPOC communities who built it.

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Rabbis Say Food For Gaza Now! What does Jewish tradition say about feeding the hungry in times of war? Dozens of Rabbis are invoking core Jewish teachings to demand food aid to reach starving families in Gaza. All of us are responsible for preventing starvation.

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What is Pinkwashing, and how does Israel use it? Prof. Awad Halabi (Wright State University), speaking on behalf of a Palestinian scholar, breaks down how Israel exploits queer rights to mask its occupation and apartheid.

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What is scholasticide? Prof. Dorit Naaman (Queen’s University) explains how Israel has systematically destroyed Gaza’s entire education system. Since October 2023, 80% of schools and all 12 universities have been decimated.

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Is there apartheid in Israel-Palestine? Dr. Elif Durmuş (University of Antwerp) explains how Israel’s treatment of Palestinians meets the legal definition of apartheid according to legal experts, human rights organizations, and the International Court of Justice.

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Why was AIPAC founded in the first place? Prof. Doug Rossinow (Metro State University) explains how the lobbying group was created to defend Israel’s image - even after atrocities like the 1953 massacre in the village of Qibya.

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What is the AfD? Prof. Lisa Heineman (University of Iowa) explains how Germany’s far-right party uses pro-Israel rhetoric to push anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant policies. Despite its extremist views, the AfD recently placed second...

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Half a million people in Gaza are starving. These Holocaust and genocide scholars are calling for immediate food aid and an end to the war. Israel has blocked nearly all food and medical aid to Gaza, and parents can’t feed their children. www.youtube.com/shorts/30JzD...

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“Never Again” is now. Prof. Jacob Sznajder (Northwestern University) shares his family’s story and his personal plea to end the war in Gaza. For his parents, who survived the Holocaust, “Never Again” meant rejecting hatred and dehumanization anywhere. www.youtube.com/shorts/8ripQ...

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What happens when the media uses different words for Israeli and Palestinian deaths? Prof. Jacqueline Guzda (Western Connecticut State University) breaks down how mainstream coverage of Israel/Palestine distorts reality.

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Is Harvard really standing up to Trump or just protecting itself Prof. Jonathan Feingold (Boston University School of Law) explains how Harvard helped legitimize attacks on pro-Palestinian speech. Now, Trump is using those same tactics to target higher education.

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Why does Israel need a lobby to justify its existence? Welcome back to Book Corner, where we recommend books about Israel/Palestine. Today, Prof. Awad Halabi (Wright State University) discusses "Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic" by Ilan Pappe. www.youtube.com/shorts/pE_eO...

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How can a bill fight antisemitism while protecting the right to call Jews “Christ killers”? Prof. Ian Lustick (University of Pennsylvania) explains how the Antisemitism Awareness Act wouldn’t stop real antisemitism, but would instead criminalize criticism of Israel...

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Is Israeli academia really as progressive as it claims to be? Dr. Anat Matar (Tel Aviv University) exposes how universities in Israel support the occupation through military partnerships, denial, and silence on war crimes.

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Can education fight propaganda? In less than a year, our videos have reached over 8 million views and 150,000 shares. Now we’re raising $8,000 to keep this work going. Your support helps us challenge misinformation with data-driven and evidence-based content... www.youtube.com/shorts/ZNV6j...

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What does the Antisemitism Awareness Act have to do with antiracism? Prof. Ian Lustick (University of Pennsylvania) warns that this bill won’t protect Jews - it will silence criticism of Israel and attack the very institutions committed to fighting racism.

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Is the ADL really trying to protect Jews - or is it pushing right-wing politics? Prof. Emmaia Gelman (Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism) explains how the ADL inflates antisemitism stats and targets antiracist educators and Jewish critics of Israel. www.youtube.com/shorts/zFipc...

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Is antisemitism really at an all-time high? Prof. Jeremy Menchik (@menchik.bsky.social, Boston University) exposes the flaws in the ADL’s latest audit, from inflated numbers to unreliable data.

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What’s missing when U.S. universities focus on Islamophobia instead of anti-Palestinian racism? Prof. Evelyn Alsultany (USC) breaks down how religious tolerance frameworks distract from the real conversation: U.S. support for Israeli apartheid and genocide.

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These six Israeli students in the U.S. are speaking out against the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the violent repression of student activism on American campuses. As universities silence dissent and criminalize protest, these students are demanding... www.youtube.com/shorts/7_GaJ...

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Last week, over 30 scholars took action to expose how the IHRA definition of antisemitism is being weaponized. Instead of addressing real antisemitism, it’s being used to shut down conversations about Israeli apartheid, Palestinian liberation, and state violence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-ci...

submitted 48 days ago • 2 comments