Norman Finkelstein - Israel and Palestine 

It's been 14 years and his speech still describes the situation in 2023 accurately!

Anyone else here watching this in 2023? 💔

And here we are yet again listening to this. And nothing has changed💔

He brings the situation to light even in 2023. What a strong willed man

"I don't care about crocodile tears. If you have heart, you should cry for Palestenians" -- Norman Finkelstein

I think Norman Finkelstein should be awarded the Nobel Peace prize.

I don't know how you feel when listening to this great gentleman. For me I have tears coming out, I love his speech, I love this man. God bless you Mr Norman Finkelstein ❤

If only our politicians had the integrity of this bloke we would all be living in a world of peace + happiness.

This lesson is incredible. Here’s how simple this whole issue is: until this October and until the siege on Gaza started, I agreed with the media and with a lot of people that Israel has a right to exist, that criticizing Israel equals antisemitism, and I was completely ignorant about everything on this matter. I didn’t know squat about any part of the history of Israel, I didn’t know about the Nakba, I only heard Arafat’s name, and I never bothered with doing any research on the strip of Gaza because for the longest time to me that was a distant issue, I had no idea what it was or even where it was. I had no opinion on it. And the moment I flipped was when I heard and saw documentation on how many victims Israel made in just a couple of weeks. Civilian victims. I looked it up, on my own. Found out about mr. Finkelstein, checked his credits, listened to his videos. And then, with some basic knowledge in narcissistic, abusive behavior especially in cults, I started connecting the dots. I reached the same conclusions everyone in the “Free Palestine” movement has reached. And I’m still learning, and the more i learn the more horrified I am by all of it. My main reason for believing Mr. Finkelstein aren’t just his credits, the respect he enjoys in academia and as a historian, activist and author. It’s mostly the fact that he was born and raised from a Jewish family who lived through the Holocaust. And this is my question: why would so many Jewish people show up and protest what is going on? Why would so many Orthodox Jews fully stand on the side of liberating Palestine. Do ALL of these people harbor self-hate? Every single one of them? I don’t think so. And then I collected information about what’s been going on, about the constant lying from the IDF and Netanyahu’s government about nearly everything, about the self-victimization, about the accusations of antisemitism, and I agree again with Mr. Finkelstein on this too: when someone’s entire argument boils down to name-calling and ad hominem accusations, according to the rules of debate, that means you’re right. I have seen documentaries, videos, interviews, and they all featured JEWISH people saying Palestine should exist in peace. That a democratic solution should be found. That the priority is peace and prosperity for both peoples. And then I saw and heard and read about so much evidence of how a large number of Israeli Zionists feel and talk. Not one shred of evidence for anything. So far, the only arguments I’ve seen are “tell Hamas to give back the hostages” (they gave several proposals to negotiate the release of the hostages and they HAVE released a bunch of them and Israel never even paused the sieges even as a sign of good faith) and “October 7”, which is quite in bad faith given how these people seem to think there was no history in this “conflict” before October 7, and that Israel doesn’t have a history of “mowing the lawn” (which is a terrible expression to describe regular, unprovoked mass murder) and I will not be the vulgar person to point out how out the 1200-1400 casualties of the October 7 episode is not a 1:1 relation, and how the conservative number of 11.200 total civilian casualties in Gaza has a relation of 1 casualty, circa, 8 Israeli casualties… actually, yes, I AM going to be that vulgar person. Going by very CONSERVATIVE estimates on the Palestinian death toll (11.200) and overblown estimates even Israel lowered (I am using the number of 1.400 although Israel has now said the victims were 1.200, but nevermind about that) the relation is 1 to 8. 8 Palestinian lives for 1 Israeli death. And I am doing so because actually YES, it DOES matter. These are human lives being lost for something they were never responsible for. For absolutely NO good reason. History, logic, proof, evidence, intersectional knowledge, human feelings. This is why I stand with the right of Palestinians to live free and dignified lives in peace, as Israel’s neighbors. I don’t think it’s complicated. And I don’t thin it’s impossible. Israel has around 90 nuclear weapons, an unbeatable army that defeated three different armies at once, support from every Western democracy. So if the concern is security, they have nothing to be afraid of. They can absolutely remove the blockade, let Palestinian regions run their own democratic elections (it’s been at least 15 years since they last had one, and Hamas was not what it is now at the time). You want to remove Hamas? Let Palestinians live with freedom and dignity, let them have jobs and food and resources again. And leave them alone. After a bit, the popularity of Hamas will decrease because, actually, before this surge Hamas was NOT popular and it only gained a vague majority after the beginning of this month long massacre. And why wouldn’t it be popular? Israel is massacring elder, disabled, newborn people, women, men, unarmed and defenseless, and Hamas is the only force fighting back against this slaughter. “But Hamas started it!” You’ll say. Again, look at the history of this region, look at what’s been happening while the West wasn’t paying attention. Look at the immense injustices Palestinian people suffered time after time after time after time, look at the violence and dehumanization and the crimes the IDF committed against civilians way before all of this happened. You cannot blame a small group of people for reacting against oppression. And you would not expect any other group of people to take if and never dish it back. As Mr. Finkelstein said over and over again, this is not difficult and this is not complicated. If I can have a grasp on what’s been going on for 75 years within the span of a month, so can anyone else. And a lot of people have done the research, and all of us have reached the same exact conclusions independently. Especially Jewish people. You can’t, reasonably, call ALL of us antisemitic. Especially those of us who were never particularly interested in defending Muslim people, and still aren’t. Because i don’t care about religion, I’m an atheist and I don’t favor Muslims over Jewish people, not even a little bit, matter of fact for me the Muslim world is very alien to me, but what I see are HUMAN BEINGS, and I would say the same exact thing if this was happening to Christians, Jews, Hindus, Pagans, atheists, agnostics, I don’t care. People’s lives, freedoms and dignity are INFINITELY more important than any religion. If it was up to me, actually every public place would have an obligation to complete non-religious behavior, limiting religion only to people’s own private spaces and religious places and that is it, no matter who they are or which religion they practice. I don’t care about anything anyone says unless it’s supported by history I can verify, and independently verified facts, verifications based on sources and evidence. I believe in rationality and human rights. And the human rights are overwhelmingly on the side of leaving Palestinians alone.

A giant of a scholar and a historic champion of human rights. His detractors know it. I know such praise means nothing and he would give it all for peace in Palestine 🇵🇸

Mr. Finklestein is one of the most honorable men in our time.

He should be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize.... His works speaks for themselves.

For the mainstream this has only happened within the past week. This has been going on since 1948. This happens daily to the Palestinians. Long live Palestine long live Gaza.

This man is great. No matter what he is not afraid to tell the truth.

What a clear explanation. Wish I would have known about this before October 2023. Doesn’t seem so complicated when not getting your information from american news.

Absolutely fantastic. Sadly the situation since then, and it was horrifying then, has become worse since. "Hold on" indeed. Thank you so much for uploading this.

I wish Id seen this 15 years ago.

I don't know how you feel when listening to this great gentleman. For me I have tears coming out, I love his speech, I love this man. God bless you Mr Norman Finkelstein

Now we say, "History is written by the victor." In the future, we will say "History is written by the dissident." Thank you Norman Finkelstein, and I love you!

The truth is indeed hard to swallow; but thank you Mr Finlelstein for telling it again

After many many years, we’re still here

This is an amazing honorable man. A Nobel for Peace. ❤

Your words always shine in hard times I finished two of your books its beyond educational And you suffered so much just by saying the truth Thank you a lot .. You are the definition of brave

3:26 I never wanted to learn this. I took a class back in 2019 and I remember crying so hard when I realized that all of this started not because the usa wanted to help Jewish people go back to their holy land but rather for political, tactical, and economical gain and nothing more. Today, the Israeli government is committing war crimes with the full support of the US government, and I see no winning for the Jewish people or Palestinians people here. The only ones benefiting are the holders of power that benefit from these wars. This is not what the god of the Abrahamic religions would have wanted for his people. Hurt and pain, and trauma do not excuse genocide.

Champion of humanity. Peace and love to all humans.

I reallly admire Finkelstein. He's an example to all obfuscating academics: it is possible to explain any subject, no matter how complex, in terms accessible to most people. Richard Feynman is another example of this desire to educate everyone, not just the people in your club.

One of the few honorable people of our times. Lot of respect for him ❤

A man who believes in the truth. How rare... I assure you professor, your efforts will not go in vain.

And here we are yet again listening to this. And nothing has changed 💔. Actually It's worse

Norman Finkelstein is a treasure 💎

And 14 years later still told like it was yesterday! 💔🇵🇸

The closing remarks for his speech WOW. If people were to hear this and seek and honor truth, I wouldn't be here, 14 years after wondering why? Why? Why?

This gentleman is a true, sincere and just person and very good human being as a Muslim I have high respect and admiration for his good self.

Amazing Norman Finkelstein, thanks for who you are, thanks for being the truthful human.

Only respect for this man ❤

Finkelstein, Chomsky and Ilan Pappé... God bless them.

A testimony to the stark reality that the conscience of humanity is intact and Hope is still there.

Norman Finkelstein for the Nobel Peace Prize 🏆

Who heard about Norman Finkelstein first after ongoing war in Gaza?

2024 ! We are getting educated and we are willing to. We are not stupid and we listen and study from the real human! Thank you Doctor #Finkelstein ! ❤️

I’m not into politics, but I can listen to Professor Finkelstein talk all day.

I love this man so much.

Kudos to Dr Norman, I especially loving the Q&A session. He's a teacher, truly..

He deserves a Nobel Peace Prize. ❤

Thank you Dear Dr Norman Finkelstein, humanity owes you, we all indebted to your effort & courage!!! May God bless you the blessed man.

This needs to be heard by everyone!

What a decent and courageous fellow!

This man is a treasure! To me, to many & to God! God bless you & keep you sir.

How blessed are we with this amazing human being, so sad that I only heard of him after October the 7th #Free Palestind

Truthful🔨 factful, unapologetical and undeniable sense in every sentence!!! I will never get tired of Prof Norman Finkelstein!!! You are an inspiration and a voice for the voiceless!!! Palestine will be free!! And Zionism will fall!

Norman Finkelstein is telling the truth and facts about the whole situation between Israel and Palestine. Mr. Finkelstein should get the Nobel Peace Prize!! FREE PALESTINE!!! ❤❤❤

Excellent talk and the host was brilliant God bless.

This should go viral

I was just 9 when he gave this talk, am 21 now! Still relevant.

What an honorable man, we need more like him. RESPECT ✊

不会写英文，但为这位教授的仗义执言点赞

God bless the honest people who support Palestinians.

We have this legend on RU-vid, people would rather to get information on Tik Tok tho

I have learned so much from him very thankful for his work and perspective

This professor deserves so much respect ✊. I admire his content.

Professor Finkelstein is an elite researcher, upstanding credible figure, very courageous to reveal the truth and stay consistent, god bless him.

like him or dislike him, Finkelstein is a genuinely gifted orator and his ability to quote and cite sources the way he does is pretty damn ridiculous.

We need a young Chomsky or Finkelstein right now

" I don't respect crocodile tears" ~NORMAN FINKELSTINE~

"Be reasonable, respect other peoples dignity and suffering"...it is very simple if you have integrity

I have so much respect for a man telling the truth. Sorry for all the negativity and hate that comes your way. You are loved as a truth teller. 🙏❤️

Man of his words.

Prof Finkelstein is my Hero and a Champion of Truth.

Finally true words spoken

Finkelstein lecture is well constructed and thorough. After spending 40 years of his dedicated to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict I consider a treasure on this matter. He is a gem that’s unfortunately completely buried in a world that is patently one -sided bias towards Israel. There’s enough evidence to prove that’s Israel is apartheid racist oppressive state but no one can do anything to stop Israel. The world right now reminds of vers 46, chapter 22 in the Quran: Have they not travelled throughout the land so their hearts may reason, and their ears may listen? Indeed, it is not the eyes that are blind, but it is the hearts in the chests that grow blind.

Watching on 9th of May, 2024!

such an inspiring orator and incredibly steadfast in his dedication. it's people like Norm that give me hope.

I can hear him day and night...genius

Thank you for your honourable stance on the human rights of Palestine. Free Palestine and liberation from the occupation

I wish i had found you sooner but nonetheless I'm glad i came across your videos. Thank you for being a true human being ❤

Justice is the only way to protect our being not just our dignity

First I found Noam Chomsky. Then I found you. You speak TRUTH! I've been abandoned all my life due to my belief that only the truth is what matters. Everybody is so uninformed. And it's not their fault! When I was a Catholic kid, my mother taught me that God was love. And then she told me that everyone was equal in the eyes of God - except, she eventually told me - the Protestants. When I finally left home and began to read the bible, I was a sitting duck. It was my trip to Jerusalem that changed me. I still think there's something bigger (bigger than us all) goint on in this human drama. I left religion and decided to start believing in myself and that's when I came across Chomsky. Eventually I discovered Democracy Now, Chris Hedges and Alan Nairm, Paul Ray, Lawrence Wilkerson..... And yet I don't know what to do in my life. It's like I'm on the fence. We're all gonna die in a nuclear war.........And then I see the passion in people. People who rose up and did something - some little tiny little tiny little thing that began to snowball. I have no pretense. I just need to find the right people in this place called PEI and start something, something that may, just may, contribute to a, hopefully, boodless revolution. When I listen to you, I remember why I stopped going to the church I joined: The God of the Old Testatment is a WAR GOD. He promised a great nation to Abraham, but first the Israelites have to kill all the inhabitants of what is now Palestine. I know it's a fiary tale, but that seems to be exactly what Israel is doing now!!!!!!!

I'm listening. Over and over, and over .

The hostess is so lovely.

This man 🙌🏻 what a mind 🧠 what a heart ❤️ ... if only the world had more Norman Finkelstein’s & Gabor Maté’s. Amazing humans 💖

this man is an amazing scholar ! love you Dr Finkelstein

My total respect for Professor Finkelstein. ❤️

People like Finkelstein give me hope in humanity

Brother Norman♥️♥️♥️May Allah swt grant you all good♥️♥️♥️

Forever a Legend on behalf of Palestine 🇵🇸 ❤️🕊 ✡️ ✝️ ❤️🕊

Its amazing how about a week or two after this lecture the israeli's began a massacre and slaughtered over 1000 people. People like Mr. Finkelstien are truly great because in a world that is filled materlialistic, selfish consumers it is great to see people who see through all that and devote their lives to worthy cause. I'm afraid to say that people of this nature are very rare in the west and possibly in the east aswell which is the unfortunate reality.

THE MEASURE OF A MAN. Bless you, Norm 💎💜💎💜💎💜💎

Professor Norman Finklestein ‘A man for all seasons! 🙏🏻 🐞🌺🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀🍄🍀🌾🍀🌸

Finkelstein is 100% correct about Palestine.

I really hope nothing but for his safety and healthy life for this man ❤️ you don't have to be a certain race nor religion to help Palestine. You just have to be human with a heart and humanity.

I just wish the world could see and listen to this proffessors lecture.

The eminent Professor Norman Finkelstein embodies the wise saying : " If you want people to hate you, speak the truth ".

So much respect, Prof. Finkelstein

Years from now Prof. Finkelstein will be recognized for his towering scholarship and humanity in dealing with this issue. And history will not look kindly upon those who used their positions and power in an attempt to marginalize him.

It been over 70 years of this

well needed, in depth post - continuous support of this man seems the least we should do 5 stars, shared

Norman Finkelstein starts talking at 09:36

Oh god how much I love & respect this man ❤

The questions were bullshit, but he answered them logically and insightfully.

freaking genius! ❤