The End of Palestine? A Lecture by Norman Finkelstein

Renowned scholar and social justice activist Norman Finkelstein delivers a lecture on the endangered future of Palestinian statehood at the University of Denver on April 4, 2014.

[Kontraleah]

I want to live in a world with more Norm Finklesteins. It grieves me to no end that this remarkable, remarkable man has not been received more recognition and celebration. Emotional AND intellectual intelligence is not easy to find. This man is a treasure. Inspires me to be better.

[ambrasuriano]

One of the last honest and true intellectuals

[antoniuselva]

This man is never prepared to bury the truth.a man with credibility let's Recognize this man

[annasillanpaa]

One of the very few people in this world that I appreciate.

[Torontogal]

It’s Dec.31, 2023 and it’s tragic where the Palestinian/Israeli conflict is now. Just today, Al Jezeera reported that Israel is making strong proposals that Palestinians should re-locate elsewhere. So Netanyahu’s evil and unlawful plan to eradicate the Palestinians from Israel is unfolding rapidly. It heartbreaking and appalling to watch this from afar in Canada 🇨🇦. I have the deepest respect for Mr. Finkelstein. I have watched him in many YouTube videos.

[jeannetteroach]

Thanks for telling the truth deep respect

[vertigo]

Love this man for the work he has done to educate the world on this conflict, he is a national treasure.

[raziablanchard]

I love listening to Norman, very informative. And he tells the truth

[ThembisileJilimba]

I have been following his lectures, interviews and many engagement he has been involved with...what a great intellectual individual. Worthwhile listening to .Amandla Norman.

[YogaladyToronto]

I always learn so much from Dr. Finkelstein! Things have gone from bad to catastrophic now in Aug. 2024.

[govindagovindaji]

42:12 My guess, would be b/c "propinquity", which alludes more to 'nearness as in neighborly' rather than merely physical proximity, would make it so that the Israelis living there would experience the same constant intrusion of things like military or police presence, check points or whatever that the Palestinians would endure. It might cut down this aggravation. They'd probably share the same benefits of water, sewerage, electricity and roads or other utilities or conveniences, too.

[fatemehm]

Why American Gov who loves Israel, does not give one of its state to entity of Israel to build their Jewish state. Florida sounds good? good warm weather? I want them to leave Middle East once for all alone! Palestinians are suffering for 75 years and now dealing with genocide! Please choose another land to build for expansion of your Jewish World.

[hanielgaribay]

I agree with Finkelstein on most basic points but his criticism of BDS is infantile. In the first place it's founded in Palestine by Palestinians and the BDS movement that has spread in the rest of the world clearly serves a supportive role. I'm not sure about his allegation about BDS' vanguardist claims ( I haven't seen one). I think he blows out of proportion. I have followed BDS and not seen any grandiose claims as the liberator of Palestinians. It's simply a non-violent way of pressuring Israel to end its occupation of Palestine.

[manuvera]

Graciaa a los que no se dejan amedrentar por esos criminales sionistas, gracias Filkenstein por tu incansable labor de mantener viva la llama de la libertad y la justicia en Palestina. Eres un orgullo para la raza humana

[alexanderpro]

Very interesting and informative. Feel like making this comments is about to age me mentally by a good 10-15 years

[magentaorchids]

Norman’s optimism surprised me
Israel can change
REALLY ?

[zeinababdelrahmankhalil]

Dear Sir, I have followed you all over the Youtupe cause I recently started to watch all concerned video about Palestian n Israel, You have narated so far quiet well, but the way you discribed Egypt it showed that you need to read or watch videos about my country and what the slamic brothehood did to the intire Egyptian Popelation and the reason we had to get rid of this regim, I invite you Sir, to see our country and its acheivents, I am sure that you will change your mind about my country, wish all the best and peas be with you, salam

[magentaorchids]

I think BDS is going to be successful
Truth and justice always prevail

[ArizonaRed]

My position is stop the destruction of Palestinian property and harm to Palestinians and right of return. To protect themselves Israel should not pound the hell out of the enemy.

[franglish]

I wonder how much the facts have changed in the years since.

I know it's politically impossible, unless the Apartheid regime is dissolved and Palestinians are given the right of return for all refugees.