In this episode of the afikra podcast, we delve into professor Rashid Khalidi's insightful book, "The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917–2017." The esteemed Edward Said Professor of Arab Studies at Columbia University, offers a profound analysis rooted in extensive scholarship and personal narrative, exploring the relentless conflict and resilience defining Palestinian history over the last century.

0:00 Intro
1:50 Unpacking "The Hundred Years' War on Palestine"
3:40 The Genesis of the Book
5:04 Key Declarations of War Against Palestinians
7:03 The Balfour Declaration's Impact
8:40 The UN Partition Plan and Its Fallout
9:55 The Significance of the 1967 War
11:01 The 1982 Lebanon Invasion
11:52 Oslo Accords: Promises and Pitfalls
13:06 Assaults on Gaza: A Recurring Tragedy
13:51 Herzl-Diya Correspondence: Early Warnings
19:10 Understanding the Nakba
21:42 The Unique Nature of the 1967 Conflict
24:50 Evolution of External Support for Zionism
29:05 Visions for a Peaceful Resolution
30:18 Patterns of Settler Colonial Confrontations
32:12 Addressing Inequality: The Path Forward
36:28 The Role of the Journal of Palestine Studies
37:16 Clarifying Common Misunderstandings
40:33 Q&A: Learning About Palestine's History
42:22 Gender and Palestinian Identity
45:05 The Crucial Role of Hope
47:00 The Need for New Palestinian Leadership
51:45 Global Responses to Palestine's Struggle

Professor Rashid Khalidi is an authority on Middle Eastern history who has made significant contributions to the understanding of Arab studies and Palestinian identity. With a BA from Yale and a D.Phil from Oxford, Khalidi's academic journey is distinguished by his roles as co-editor of the Journal of Palestine Studies and former advisor to the Palestinian delegation in peace negotiations. His prolific writing includes notable works such as "Brokers of Deceit," "The Iron Cage," and "Palestinian Identity," among others, enriching the discourse on the Middle East and Palestine's quest for statehood.

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