Norman Finkelstein on Gaza: The US could have stopped Israel on day one | UpFront

Renowned scholar and activist Norman Finkelstein discusses Israel’s war on Gaza with Marc Lamont Hill.

As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, killing more than 33,000 people, numerous scholars and politicians have voiced concern and condemned Israel’s policies and actions.

Among those critics is Norman Finkelstein, a staunch advocate for Palestinian freedom and one of the foremost historians on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, himself a son of Holocaust survivors.

This week on UpFront, Norman Finkelstein shares his insights on Israel’s war on Gaza and responds to some of the controversies surrounding him in an interview with Marc Lamont Hill.

[AyshaA-mlrd]

“If you had told me that people were going to keep coming out for demonstrations week after week after week for 6 months I would never have believed it. The tenacity, the conviction. It’s really an extraordinary sight to behold…

It is deeply inspiring, every reason on those grounds both to be proud of the capacity of human sympathy, of solidarity, but also on the grounds of being hopeful”

I love that these words are coming out of the mouth of Professor Norman Finkelstein, a man who has studied Palestine for decades. A voice, who without his years of hardwork, there would perhaps not be these great protests out in the streets today.

Indebted to you, Sir. Thank you.

[FR_PALESTIN]

Independent journalists, with journalistic integrity, are the heroes of our time 💯

[latolak]

He got to express himself without being interrupted every minute.

[jazmin]

Professor Finkelstein knows how to take the “complexities” out of the Palestinian question. Thank you sir.

[yasmeenkhans]

I could listen to Norman Finkelstein all day long, the guy is passionate about what he believes and he is a human being that cares about the suffering of the oppressed. Thank you 🙏

[AtlantaBill]

Whatever Al Jazeera is paying Marc Lamont Hill, it's not enough. Very competent interviewer.

[shawkiabdullah]

Thank you Marc for interviewing one of the most honest and venerable person of all time Mr.Norman Finkelstein. Free Palestine

[ResetToZero]

A good man. I really have been admiring his efforts for years. A really good man.

[spamfilter]

Norman Finklestein has a point. When you are debating a liar, the best strategy is to call them a liar; early and often. By refusing to acknowledge that a liar is a liar, you contribute to the pernicious spread of their lies.

[DrumguyCiv]

I never cease to learn something new from Dr Finkelstein, every time I listen to him talk. I hope he lives to finally see an end to the Israeli occupation. He would finally be in total vindication.

[vaclavkubicek]

Norman Finkelstein and Ilan Pappe should receive the Nobel Peace Prize this year. Their scientific work is invaluable.

[satnamo]

Like Norman Finkelstein says:

Justice means at some point you will reap what you have sown;
this was an epiphany for me because it gives me a framework to make moral judgments ❤

[benmgarc]

This man is a treasure for the voice of humanity.

[joshuaallen]

As someone who was there that Saturday afternoon in the pouring rain in NYC at the action for Gaza I am prouddd to be a reason for optimism, and glad that Prof. Finklestien finds hope in our generation. From the river to the sea, Palestine WILL be free!

[ChrisAlbertH]

I'm happy to see Norman regain his optimism about the possibility of seeing change happen. It's thanks to the younger generation and their passion for justice. Well done, young'uns.

[hansalfredarns]

Marc Lamont Hill and Norman Finkelstein thank you both for defending human dignity.

[qazwsxedc]

Norman Finkelstein inspires my path towards unbiased intellectualism.

[ansgarm.cordie]

I'm so proud and so glad that the German judge voted ", yes". Norman Finkelstein is right: Never ever give up hope. I try to change German public opinion in my vicinity. That's not easy. But if I don't try, nothing will happen.

[FarhatKCh]

Norman Finkelstien is a gem! May Allah guide him and bless him ❤

[palestine]

Thank you for bringing Norman Finkelstein