003 — The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine
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About this Episode
Explore the roots of the Gaza conflict with renowned historian Rashid Khalidi as he discusses his seminal book, 'The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine,' providing a historical lens through which to understand the ongoing struggle. Combining archival research, primary sources, and personal narratives, Khalidi’s work chronicles the colonization of Palestine, the impact of British rule, and the Nakba, which displaced over 700,000 Palestinians. He also delves into the 1967 war, the Oslo Accords, and the first and second Intifadas, examining the century-long fight for Palestinian nationhood and the Zionist aim of occupying and controlling all the land from the river to the sea. Khalidi’s insights reveal the logical yet tragic progression of events, offering a deeper understanding of today’s headlines.
About Rashid Khalidi
Rashid Khalidi is a distinguished Palestinian-American historian who earned his D.Phil. from Oxford in 1974. He holds the Edward Said Chair at Columbia University. Khalidi has authored significant works such as "The Hundred Years' War on Palestine" and "Brokers of Deceit." He advised the Palestinian delegation in peace negotiations and has contributed over eighty articles to various publications, including the New York Times and Los Angeles Times. Previously the editor, he is now the co-editor of the Journal of Palestine Studies, sharing the role with Sherene Seikaly. He has received fellowships from prestigious institutions like the MacArthur Foundation and the Fulbright program.
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