005 — The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine
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About this Episode
As we witness what some Jewish leaders have called “a second Nakba,” leaving Palestinians with three dire options: displacement, subjugation, or death — essentially ethnic cleansing, apartheid, or genocide — join us for an enlightening interview with renowned Israeli historian Ilan Pappe about his groundbreaking book The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine. Pappe provides a meticulous account of the 1948 expulsion of Palestinians, arguing that it was a deliberate and systematic effort by Zionist leaders to create a Jewish state, a narrative that takes on new urgency in light of the current war on Gaza and violent settlement expansion in the West Bank.
About Ilan Pappe
Ilan Pappe, a prominent Israeli historian, is currently Professor of History and Director of the European Centre for Palestine Studies at the University of Exeter (UK). His influential books challenge traditional narratives about Israel and Palestine. They include The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine (2006), where he details the systematic expulsion of Palestinians in 1948; 10 Myths About Israel (2017), which debunks common misconceptions about Israel's history and policies; and Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic (2024), which explores the influence of pro-Zionist lobbying efforts in the US and Europe.
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