I speak with Jeremy Hammond, independent journalist and author of the book Obstacle to Peace: The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. We go over some of the history underlying the conflict, untangle some of the myths, and ask the question: When state actors on both sides thrive on continued violence, and are themselves obstacles to peace, is there any hope for peace, and what can ordinary people do to help bring it about?
My own 2 cents? If ordinary people (you know, the ones who stand to lose the most in these situations) are to have any positive impact at all, it's going to require abandoning the dangerous fantasy that the states we live under have our best interests at heart or that they represent us in any meaningful way.
Jeremy's website is here, and his book can be found here.
His debate with Alan Futerman is here.
The interview with Scott Horton that we mention is here.
The public statement from scholars warning of potential genocide in Gaza is here.
An excellent interview, even though I know lots about the history of Palestine , there were new insights. A clear message about how our shamefully governments not only allow, but actively encourage this genocide is beyond words. I pray for peace and have done for years, it just seems to get further away. Maybe this will be a tipping pint and bring about the change those on the side of humanity want.