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.
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Norman Finkelstein is a Jewish hero of the 21st Century!
@jfern6673
Ай бұрын
@@SadaK-tr6dm ah Hamas had body cams, slaughtering everyone they could see.. nothing you say can change those facts.. we know what Hamas did, maybe IDF did maybe they didnt, but we know what Hamas did.. Y
@mattnewhouse1781
Ай бұрын
No he isnt. The rest of us Jews disagree with him. He isnt Jewish.
@IdunilBandara-rj9uf
Ай бұрын
hmm
@iwatchwithnoads7480
Ай бұрын
@@mattnewhouse1781 many Jews also disagreed with Moses.
@EdwardPhilips9700
Ай бұрын
@@mattnewhouse1781 You do not get to define who is Jewish or who isn't, Antisemite. Arabs and Jews are both a semitic people
As an orthodox jew, I condemn the terrorist acts and war crimes of Israel. I fully stand behind Norman Finkelstein. I support the creation of a free and independent Palestinian state. This will end all the violence. As Jews we need to accept that Israel is the occupying force and we need to do the right thing and give Palestinians their own independent state free from Israeli interferences. CRITCIZING ISRAEL ISN'T ANTISEMITISM!!! JUDAISM HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ZIONISM !!!!
@sashmendis8432
Ай бұрын
I'm Australian I had no idea there a whole population of your people committing the most vile injustice on a group of refugees...when my children asked me about the Jewsish people I used to say they are very kind people and now I'm not sure...how sad Isarel made the world see you all in this light and its not a good one
@yew2oob954
Ай бұрын
A free and independent Palestine will stop the violence? What does the charter of Hamas say?
@meatrealwishes
Ай бұрын
I believe it is too late to save Israel. Try talking to any IDF vet and they will tell you the army is now made up of mostly extremist kids of the illegal settlers from west bank. They were the ones killing israelis on oct 7th with Hamas. CNN reported the top extremists do want nakba 2.0 on the liberals. Millions of israelis already fled much before that though. Educated people cant live in a far right zone.
@Modiaderian
Ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@sashmendis8432
Ай бұрын
@@yew2oob954 they only exist because you oppress it's people surely you can't be this ignorant
Dr Norman will always be remembered when we talk about Palestine.
@aminuabba4947
Ай бұрын
Always be remembered❤
@ishizukahikaru643
Ай бұрын
He will always be known as "Norman Fucklstein" the jew hater terrorist supporter! Just like Jeremy Corbyn.
@brucemistaken2437
Ай бұрын
No he won't.
@hasan_z
Ай бұрын
@@brucemistaken2437you're remembering him right now
@habmann
Ай бұрын
@@brucemistaken2437😂
It is beyond me how people don't think a blockage and siege is violence.
@jo2399
Ай бұрын
They know it is but they think the oppressed deserve it.
@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings
Ай бұрын
Mind Begs the Question: - If policies of Starvation,Death Camps,Gas Chambers/White Phosphorus,Pogroms,Ethnic Cleansing,etc are repeated - Does not amount to Holocaust?
@fidelcatsro6948
Ай бұрын
Its not considered as such if US and its pet chihuahua Israel is not affected
@ayaghoufrane6111
Ай бұрын
@@fidelcatsro6948The entity's survival in Palestine is due to the Arab absence and unlimited support from the West
@TheMarlinlask
Ай бұрын
Without US, UK and Israel searching boats their could be as many 300,000 rockets in gaza as many as Hezbollah in the North millions of Jews in Tel Aviv would be dead with out a blockade of Iranian missiles. it is the opposite of violent. Sure gibe 200,00 rockets to t6erroists that want Israel gone you maniac. You are a complete m0r0n.?
Independent journalists, with journalistic integrity, are the heroes of our time 💯
@EmreDemirkayaLoves
Ай бұрын
Totally Agree and also AID workers are my heroes these people are Amazingly Special. Pray for Palestinians and the Heroes.
@sarveshtheinventer6988
Ай бұрын
Muslim journalism
@freejay3
Ай бұрын
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Funny one
@LudiCrust.
Ай бұрын
Do you seriously think this is independent journalism? This company is as “independent” as any other news media. It sounds like you don’t know what independent means.
@FaerieSidhe
Ай бұрын
That's not Al Jazeera or Finklestink.
I pray this man sees Palestine free in his lifetime. This is a whole lifetime's worth of work of dedication and commitment to the Palestinian cause!
@Alamoboxing
Ай бұрын
That will never happen lol
@shktxy3
Ай бұрын
ameen
@abdulrazakmohammedhussain2550
Ай бұрын
@@Alamoboxing There had been people oppressed over the history of human life on earth. The oppressed must be free in the end. That's how God make people of pride suffer. The almighty Israel is being hated for it's no respect for human right. Years later some people cannot identify themselves as Israel citizens. See how people world over are protesting for the freedom of these people struggling for food. They couldn't have paid for this. This means something in the long run. Take it or leave it. Israel is doing more harm then good to it's image in the international community. Time is a gentleman.
@carlitor4173
Ай бұрын
The Palestinians are beyond help they are so indoctrinated in hate they would turn on each other if isreal wasn't the common enemy.
@carlitor4173
Ай бұрын
Hamas vs Islamic jihad vs what ever other terrorist organisation are in the area which is many, there are no Palestinians anymore, just hate groups who will kill each other if they didn't have a common enemy
Whatever Al Jazeera is paying Marc Lamont Hill, it's not enough. Very competent interviewer.
@TheMarlinlask
Ай бұрын
They can pay him anything with billions they get with fake news from Qatar give him billions
@Farmgoth
Ай бұрын
AJ has all the best. It's wild. Dr Myriam, Marwan, Krish, Lamont, all of the journalists and filmers in Gaza.... there are too many to name in a KZread comment. Thank you so much for telling the truth amidst a shameless barrage of blatant lies.
@Nine-Signs
Ай бұрын
You will find the better ones paid markedly less than the worst ones. Takes a lot of money from capitalists for most humans to override their natural ethics to be able to lie with impunity day after day to millions and be able to sleep at night for the ramifications of doing so. In Rachel Madcows case about $30,000 a day.
@harriscohen4489
Ай бұрын
He’s cross eyed.
@orientalgirl8926
Ай бұрын
he is good but sometimes he should be more patient and wait until Norman has finished all his points.
He got to express himself without being interrupted every minute.
@ChrisCresta-hs8cz
20 күн бұрын
Its one of the perks of not being interviewd by Piers moron Morgan
Norman Finkelstein only speaks one language: The Truth
@Shadow-sm8hs
Ай бұрын
If your definition of the truth includes changing history
@ngonzales3781
Ай бұрын
He speaks old newyork jew
@Michael-jp1qd
Ай бұрын
The truth hurts! Thats why compulsive liers like yourself lie. Its in your nature.
@isaacbenharush8027
Ай бұрын
@@Shadow-sm8hs Pinniskelstin - is an idiot with Diploma
@findtruth5329
Ай бұрын
@@Shadow-sm8hs Can you cite any inconsistencies? Thanks.
"If Israelis don't want to be accused of being like the Nazis, they simply need to stop behaving like Nazis" Norman Finkelstein
@Steinstra-vj7wl
Ай бұрын
There has never been a palestinian people. If there were than Jews who also lived there - just as Arabs - are also palestinians. The Philistines were an Aegean people - related to the Greeks and with no connection ethnically, linguistically, or historically at all with Arabia - they conquered the Mediterranean coastal plain that is now Gaza in the 12th Century BCE. Israel defeated the Philistines back then and drove them out of Gaza. The name Palestine was much later given to Israel by Roman Emperor Hadrian, who's occupation was responsible for several decrees that sought to crush the National identity and religious spirit of the Jews some time after Roman Emperor Titus smashed the Israeli resistance in the year 70. So ask yourself: where is the evidence that proves that there was an ancient palestinian State? Where are the old scroll that describes its history - in it mentioned old Kings, old Rulers, old Governments and Government buildings - where are the old cities, old coins, old ruins, old roads, old harbors ??? THEY CAN’T SHOW ANY OF THESE MENTIONED ARTIFACTS ! Israel on the other hand CAN show MILLIONS of mentioned history and artifacts that PROVE they belong there. It is islam that doesn't tolerate any other religion which is the root of all conflict. We are waiting for the return of Lord Yeshua / Jesus to bring about peace.
@DavidDemurs
Ай бұрын
How was Bashar Assad behaving when he killed half a million people, and how involved were you in speaking about it?
@jdotsalter910
Ай бұрын
@@Steinstra-vj7wl This isn't 2000 BC. I don't care what you call them and how you justify land rights. They're humans with the same rights as Israelis.
@tinaforbes1059
Ай бұрын
@@Steinstra-vj7wl Yes, from the backwards thinking Zionists point of view.
@raeuniversal656
Ай бұрын
@@Steinstra-vj7wl Ancient Civilisations & history are fascinating, many have ancient deeds / sacred connections to land, but in modernity if a man has a deed to his home going back generations for 400 years, home is legally regarded as their home/sanctuary..... much like Terezin, today innocent civilians with pure hearts are suffering the cruelest fate...... If you've booked Jesus to sort this out, I'm pretty sure he'd be feeding the children rather than fighting your war.
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.
@annoyedaussie3942
Ай бұрын
I guess you have a tough job but admire that you are trying.
@hmmmmmmminteresting
Ай бұрын
He gave a separate opinion basically saying Israel didn't do any genocide but they can't just dismiss it. This is why the entire thing was a huge win for Israel. They let the war go on. You can't dismiss. This is just another pathetic lie by Finkelstein
@theobroma7755
25 күн бұрын
Die Deutschen haben die Baklava Habibis in Neukölln gesehen. 🤦🏽♂
@ansgarm.cordie9659
25 күн бұрын
@@theobroma7755 Ein Stand mit Süßigkeiten (von Deutschen) rechtfertigt das Töten von Kindern, Ärzten oder Journalisten in Gaza? Seltsame Logik.
@Silvio1829
11 күн бұрын
Could you please tell me which voting is he (or you) talking about? I can't find a vote with that "14 to 2" result.
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.
The German historian, Tarik Cyril Amar:- ''In a normal world, the Western world would be sending armies to fight Israel, to defeat Israel.''
@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings
Ай бұрын
Mind Begs the Question: - When Governed by Politicians - Who justify Starvation,Death Camps,Gassing/White Phosphorus,Ethnic Cleansing,etc - Governed by Righteous or Satanic?
@farzana6676
Ай бұрын
Loool, German with a name "Tarik" is not really German at all. 🤣 Why should the West fight Israel. We should support Israel to fight against radical Islam terror.
@Worms_Pro
Ай бұрын
Well, it is the US and the CIA helping Israel. They're on the wrong team.
@FaerieSidhe
Ай бұрын
Why would we want to defend shee-hadiii's that won't even stand and defend the lives of their own. Just run and hide. With victims in tow.
@ScruffySandra
Ай бұрын
Not sure the Germans are a reliable source of opinion on jews do you?
When I first watched a video with Norman I was blown away.... and as it is Ramadan I pray that he sees a free palestine in his life time. Ameen
@pianostuff191
Ай бұрын
Palestine is free alreday - it's called Jordan.
@KateBates22zabu
Ай бұрын
I've prayed for free Palestine in my lifetime - Norman is 5 or 6 years younger than me. No Jenny side for even the criminal regime.
@HaggardPillockHD
Ай бұрын
@@pianostuff191 Is the West Bank free?
@R.IAmEnough
Ай бұрын
@@pianostuff191The world understands that you want to push the People of Palestine into Egypt and Jordan, so you would have another excuse to attack and invade both countries. That was all along the plan, since 1947. Don't forget that you are illegally occupying the West Bank and East Jerusalem, which are Palestinian territories, according to all international laws and according to Oslo Accord. You're nothing but a colonial entity planted by Western imperialism, in order to create division and Chaos. The Middle East had a huge population of lovely J*wish people. They were parliament members, artists, doctors, lawyers and faithful friends and neighbours, unlike Europe. Stop your shameless lies; HASBARA.
@davidmhale521
Ай бұрын
@@KateBates22zabu looks like those Islamic fighters failed to free the Palestinians from the river to the sea. On 10/7. Now let they let their people in Gaza suffer for their actions on that day.
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 ❤
People like Norman Finkelstein should never accept invitations from clowns like Piers Morgan, he's way above that level
@EdwardPhilips9700
Ай бұрын
"Piers Morgan is usually a clown or a professional comedian or sometimes both"
@no1mportant
Ай бұрын
How will folks that only get info from piers ever hear the truth then?
@EdwardPhilips9700
Ай бұрын
@@no1mportant You have a point.
@drapedblack7517
Ай бұрын
Obviously Norman Finkelstein disagrees with you since he did in fact accept an invitation from Pierce Morgan
@whocares-tx7nl
Ай бұрын
Check yourself before commenting lies
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!
@george00110
Ай бұрын
Thank you for having been there. Keep your voice strong.
@patriciacampbell489
Ай бұрын
❤
@mrahman7
Ай бұрын
God bless you
@shamim621
Ай бұрын
Blessings to you and everyone else who was there🙏
@iandaniel2153
Ай бұрын
Sometime within the next three decades the name Israel won't exist as a nation state to be replaced by the state of Palestine.
Brilliant discussion. These kind of debates expand our imagination by just watching.
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.
This man is a treasure for the voice of humanity.
@minhdungdao5442
Ай бұрын
😂😂😂 when thing comes to palestine, it represent humanity. Their 75 years of war and confict are their rights doing. Anyone not helping or stand against them are the opposite side of humanity 😂😂😂 . Who care about any war elsewhere. Palestine, the center of the world is only humanity represent
@serogolemogole2685
Ай бұрын
💯💯
@argus42
Ай бұрын
yes, a treasue which nobody wants to pick he is an old bag from the queens
@AshiwiZuni
Ай бұрын
@@argus42brother look at yourself
@habmann
Ай бұрын
@argus42 said the old bad lol
Norman Finkelstein inspires my path towards unbiased intellectualism.
@Sp1r1t00
Ай бұрын
he's pro-stalin, you absolute midwit. They'd have most ppl thrown into life-ending poverty if they could.
@Trutsetyoufree755
Ай бұрын
He’s plainly biased against himself and his alleged Jewish parentage, because he came from a dysfunctional home. Explains everything
@jackjones7421
Ай бұрын
@@Trutsetyoufree755so what's your problem?? Is it his fault to expose the danger of zion**sm?
@thewanderingh3rmit299
Ай бұрын
@@Trutsetyoufree755 sooo being against genocide is being biased and antisemite ? 🤡
@muniraabdullahi6375
Ай бұрын
well said
We need a part 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this conversation
who knew AJ would become the only reliable big news channel
@boushbash3133
Ай бұрын
AJ is an excellent media for a long time.
@the_indelible_onion
Ай бұрын
And to think it is funded by the dictatorship of Qatar 😊
@josipx3619
Ай бұрын
@@boushbash3133 if you like being brainwashed. sure
@integrityintruth
Ай бұрын
@@josipx3619 boohoo😢
@ringostar4904
Ай бұрын
@@josipx3619 hahaha funny. You know it's still better than being a low-life Zionist schweinerhund. This time the WORLD says 'never again'. Watching and Waiting
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.
@CedarRoofsOnly
Ай бұрын
100%
@teeee8534
Ай бұрын
what occupation ? who occupy who
@DrumguyCiv
Ай бұрын
@@teeee8534 “gee, I don’t know what you are talking about. What occupation?” I if I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked this question in the last 16 years, I would be independently wealthy. You have the internet at your disposal. Have a check, it isn’t a secret.
@cardanotony1097
Ай бұрын
@@teeee8534😲😲😲 Just read it a little boy and learnt Ashkenazi Zionists arrived ((((1917 ))))) Palestine 🇵🇸 As a Stateless--Refugees. Cheers god chosen Lunatics
@jazmin1932
Ай бұрын
@@teeee8534 👈 looks like you are a coward lurking in the shadows of commentaries. Go get educated.
Professor Finkelstein knows how to take the “complexities” out of the Palestinian question. Thank you sir.
@Steinstra-vj7wl
Ай бұрын
There has never been a palestinian people. If there were than Jews who also lived there - just as Arabs - are also palestinians. The Philistines were an Aegean people - related to the Greeks and with no connection ethnically, linguistically, or historically at all with Arabia - they conquered the Mediterranean coastal plain that is now Gaza in the 12th Century BCE. Israel defeated the Philistines back then and drove them out of Gaza. The name Palestine was much later given to Israel by Roman Emperor Hadrian, who's occupation was responsible for several decrees that sought to crush the National identity and religious spirit of the Jews some time after Roman Emperor Titus smashed the Israeli resistance in the year 70. So ask yourself: where is the evidence that proves that there was an ancient palestinian State? Where are the old scroll that describes its history - in it mentioned old Kings, old Rulers, old Governments and Government buildings - where are the old cities, old coins, old ruins, old roads, old harbors ??? THEY CAN’T SHOW ANY OF THESE MENTIONED ARTIFACTS ! Israel on the other hand CAN show MILLIONS of mentioned history and artifacts that PROVE they belong there. It is islam that doesn't tolerate any other religion which is the root of all conflict. We are waiting for the return of Lord Yeshua / Jesus to bring about peace.
@roytacleb8781
Ай бұрын
@@Steinstra-vj7wl Just take a dna test to determine which is which. I rather have scientific back information than religious textbooks.
@jayzbreemo
Ай бұрын
@@Steinstra-vj7wlHow stupid do you have to be to make this kind of argument in the 21st century. Yes, Jewish Palestinians were Palestinians, and they would have gone on being Jewish Palestinians in the absence of Zionism. Nobody who isn’t a backwards lunatic cares about your millennia old mythologies, it’s absolutely inconsequential to the debate at hand. People care about the people who over the course of the last 3-4 generations have had they’re land violently taken from them. The state of Israel has been the greatest threat to Jewish people since WW2, as they equate the Jewish identity with a colonial state that only exists to serve the interests of imperialists who only recently accepted Jews within their ever shifting definition of “whiteness”. You’re an absolute rube.
@tinaforbes1059
Ай бұрын
@@roytacleb8781 They won't, and we all know why .
@cardanotony1097
Ай бұрын
@@Steinstra-vj7wlhere another Ashkenazi Zionists talking nonsense The population in Palestine before British, % 6 Jews % 11 Christian’s Rest was Palestinians God chosen LUNATICS!!!
Dr Finkelstein dedicated his life to truth and honesty. A true hero!
I've only learnt of people like Mr. Finkelstein and the great Mr. Noam Chomsky only after Israel started its genocidal attack. But they have been the most sane and well-read voices I've heard.
Norman Finkelstein and Ilan Pappe should receive the Nobel Peace Prize this year. Their scientific work is invaluable.
@Grandhotel256
Ай бұрын
Don’t forget Francesca Albanese too
@jonnyh9388
Ай бұрын
I’m missing the science bit though
@msfyzad
Ай бұрын
Miko plead , Gabbe mate too
@freepalestine7687
Ай бұрын
Kissinger and Obama got a Nobel Price...I'd rather say, it's a good sign if someone doesn't get this propaganda price!
@JackWGhug
Ай бұрын
@@jonnyh9388political science
Free Palestine!!! And yes US could have stopped Israel since day 1.
@ScratchyYard
Ай бұрын
why would they, hamas attacked them first its fine for israel to respond
@ferozabismilla637
Ай бұрын
@@ScratchyYardyou obviously don't know anything about their history
@ScratchyYard
Ай бұрын
@ferozabismilla637 hold on 5 Arab nations attacked Israel, Israel lost
@thefontzchannel
Ай бұрын
So if my sibling had a pit bull and I hated my sibling and I poked it and poked it then it attacked me I can say since I hated my sibling it's their fault.
@Steinstra-vj7wl
Ай бұрын
There has never been a palestinian people. If there were than Jews who also lived there - just as Arabs - are also palestinians. The Philistines were an Aegean people - related to the Greeks and with no connection ethnically, linguistically, or historically at all with Arabia - they conquered the Mediterranean coastal plain that is now Gaza in the 12th Century BCE. Israel defeated the Philistines back then and drove them out of Gaza. The name Palestine was much later given to Israel by Roman Emperor Hadrian, who's occupation was responsible for several decrees that sought to crush the National identity and religious spirit of the Jews some time after Roman Emperor Titus smashed the Israeli resistance in the year 70. So ask yourself: where is the evidence that proves that there was an ancient palestinian State? Where are the old scroll that describes its history - in it mentioned old Kings, old Rulers, old Governments and Government buildings - where are the old cities, old coins, old ruins, old roads, old harbors ??? THEY CAN’T SHOW ANY OF THESE MENTIONED ARTIFACTS ! Israel on the other hand CAN show MILLIONS of mentioned history and artifacts that PROVE they belong there. It is islam that doesn't tolerate any other religion which is the root of all conflict. We are waiting for the return of Lord Yeshua / Jesus to bring about peace.
In my opinion, Norman Fenkilstein is, the most truthful & courageous human being alive today.
So glad that Norman's moral voice and impeccable scholarship are highlighted.
This should be mandatory viewing in high schools
@donHooligan
Ай бұрын
"Tantura" free to stream, online
@christinet6336
Ай бұрын
Agreed 💯 %
@aminasalihu2312
Ай бұрын
Nonsense. What people should be taught in school is that Hamas terrorists are inspired by an evil ideology called Islam. Islam is the legacy of a lunatic filthy child rapist pig called prophet Muhammad
@moonants
20 күн бұрын
Propaganda!
@derp195
11 күн бұрын
@@moonants I bet you can't elaborate on that point.
Marc Lamont Hill and Norman Finkelstein thank you both for defending human dignity.
@jonnyh9388
Ай бұрын
Boll@cks!
Finally Norman Finklestein on Al Jazeera! I was waiting for this day !
Norman Finkelstein is AMAZING. LOVE THIS GUY SO MUCH
From my perception Norman Finkelstein is highly controversial because he is committed to truth, accuracy, and authenticity. I have great respect for Norman Finkelstein
Thank you Marc for interviewing one of the most honest and venerable person of all time Mr.Norman Finkelstein. Free Palestine
@operasinger2126
Ай бұрын
Two titans!
@Alamoboxing
Ай бұрын
@@operasinger2126... Lambon 😅
@Alamoboxing
Ай бұрын
@@operasinger2126... Lambon 😅
I can't get enough of Mr. Finklestein
@Sp1r1t00
Ай бұрын
he's pro-stalin, you absolute midwit. They'd have most ppl thrown into life-ending poverty if they could.
@PauloAdriano-zo2ng
Ай бұрын
Fortunately for you, there's help available. Find a recovery center nearby ASAP. 😮
@ahimsainthekitchen
Ай бұрын
I hear you. He is not only a National Treasure in America, but the world's voice of humanity.
@zainabkhatieb5957
Ай бұрын
@@ahimsainthekitchen agree wholeheartedly!
@moe9587
Ай бұрын
@@PauloAdriano-zo2ngyou hate him because he speaks truth, and youre living a lie
"If you do nothing, then you can be certain that nothing will happen. So, that's not an option." Well said.
LOVE HIM! I found him many years ago when I first learned about the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. God BLESS him and protect him! He's taught me a TON, and I thank God Almighty for brave men and women like him who SPEAK THE TRUTH.
Being a Muslim from Pakistan, not an Arab or Palestinian, I am bewildered, astonished and impressed by how a jewish person like Norman Finkelstein be so unbiased and on the side of humanity and justice. Promoting Palestinian rights, for the humanity. It makes me realize a person can be above all biases and for justice and fairness like great Norman Finkelstein.
@cupajoy8498
Ай бұрын
There are perhaps millions of us who align with Norm....and are Jewish. Jewish Voices for Peace. Most of us are not Zionists.
@anntrope491
Ай бұрын
It’s called separation of church and,& state…. Within the man. I believe in the U.S. Constitution to give me freedom of religion,& basic rights… but I try to adhere to the 10 Commandments of God as my moral compass. If I have rights as a human being… then I have to respect that others have those same rights…& I have no right to take someone else’s rights away…or I erode my own. We become what we hate … Israel hated the NAZIS… now the Zionist Israelis have become the NAZIS !!! They have used all the mass brainwashing tactics as the Nazis did !! Judaism is a religion which obeys God’s Commandments… Zionism is a Genocidal political ideology. Zionist Israel has blurred the lines of church,& state … by calling anti Zionist Israel… antisemitism !!
@mileepark-coleman6386
Ай бұрын
@@cupajoy8498 Because of somebody like you guys and Norm, the world is still worth of living.
@voccsaycee30
Ай бұрын
Oh he's absolutely biased and not on the side of humanity -- he's on the side of exterminating the Js. He plays people and feeds them brainwashings. Get away from this crazoid asap.
@TD1237
Ай бұрын
@@mileepark-coleman6386 That's true isn't it? It gives you hope knowing that there are people willing to stand up for what's right.
from his book Method and Madness: 'Israel has committed three massacres in Gaza during the past five years: Operation Cast Lead (2008-9), Operation Pillar of Defense (2012), and Operation Protective Edge (2014). It also killed in 2010 nine foreign nationals aboard a humanitarian vessel (the Mavi Marmara) en route to deliver basic goods to Gaza’s besieged population.' The massacres were many on Palestinians and we were told the occupier needed to defend itself. We were told they were the chosen ones, we were told that they had a right to return 1900 years later. We were told the Arabs were the bad guys, we were told they posed a huge threat in 1967, but who was the aggressor? We were told it was a democracy in the middle of a desert of Authoritarian governments. We were foolish to believe their nonsense!!
@sharonmanzi4681
Ай бұрын
Given their history one would think that they would b more sympathetic to others but no...not these Jewnatzi...
@sharonmanzi4681
Ай бұрын
Revelation 2 vs 9
@user-uc4zb2jk4j
Ай бұрын
it started in 1948, by the palestinians, as they commited to the gen ocide of the jews and started the massacres.
@ahimsainthekitchen
Ай бұрын
@@user-uc4zb2jk4j That's Rich! I know a family from Palestine that in 1948 took European Jews (from Poland) into their home, 2 years later they changed laws and those Polish Jews kicked that gracious Palestinian family out of their home. This happened to hundreds of thousands Arabs. You are DELUSIONAL!!! There is one OPPRESSOR, it's not Palestinian people. They are fighting back, just like you would if someone would steal hour home, kick you out, starve your family... The Nazi's victims became Nazi's!!!
@KateBates22zabu
Ай бұрын
@@sharonmanzi4681 Does it make you wonder why they were so despised in Europe? They certainly don't look like they're all innocents. Power corrupts. What other group is above the law?
Integrity Is everything. Having one's head in his heart
He can never be intimidated and regardless of how slow he talks, his argument always comes on top.
@RA-qq8nf
Ай бұрын
Put on a speed lol
A good man. I really have been admiring his efforts for years. A really good man.
@zainabkhatieb5957
Ай бұрын
he is such a role model for humanity..
Norman is a great man , Allah bless his soul
@Sp1r1t00
Ай бұрын
he's pro-stalin, you absolute midwit. They'd have most ppl thrown into life-ending poverty if they could.
@mandarinandthetenrings2201
Ай бұрын
🙏⭐❤
@teeee8534
Ай бұрын
wtf is allah
@Steinstra-vj7wl
Ай бұрын
There has never been a palestinian people. If there were than Jews who also lived there - just as Arabs - are also palestinians. The Philistines were an Aegean people - related to the Greeks and with no connection ethnically, linguistically, or historically at all with Arabia - they conquered the Mediterranean coastal plain that is now Gaza in the 12th Century BCE. Israel defeated the Philistines back then and drove them out of Gaza. The name Palestine was much later given to Israel by Roman Emperor Hadrian, who's occupation was responsible for several decrees that sought to crush the National identity and religious spirit of the Jews some time after Roman Emperor Titus smashed the Israeli resistance in the year 70. So ask yourself: where is the evidence that proves that there was an ancient palestinian State? Where are the old scroll that describes its history - in it mentioned old Kings, old Rulers, old Governments and Government buildings - where are the old cities, old coins, old ruins, old roads, old harbors ??? THEY CAN’T SHOW ANY OF THESE MENTIONED ARTIFACTS ! Israel on the other hand CAN show MILLIONS of mentioned history and artifacts that PROVE they belong there. It is islam that doesn't tolerate any other religion which is the root of all conflict. We are waiting for the return of Lord Yeshua / Jesus to bring about peace.
@jubi3137
Ай бұрын
How I love when someone from one religion is blessing someone from another religion.. It is so beautiful ♥️
Thank you Norman Finkelstein for being relentless with the facts.
Mainstream media has lost credibility. AJ thanks for allowing these interviews
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 🙏
@zainabkhatieb5957
Ай бұрын
me too !!!!
why cant other Jews be enlightened like Finkelstein? he has more reason than anyone to be full of hate, yet he's a progressive man of reason and peace. A special person.
@DianaEl-db5yp
Ай бұрын
Many Holocaust survivor Jews have the same beliefs as Finkelstein , my family included - Zionism is a whole different movement - it’s a cult of superiority
@lisamurdoch2525
Ай бұрын
Lots of Jewish people are enlightened and truth seeking and brilliant. Only a fraction of Jewish people are Zionists.
@aryastark3148
Ай бұрын
We are. We're just a (sizeable) minority.
@gregprice103
Ай бұрын
@@aryastark3148 xxxxx 🙏🙏
@markv1974
Ай бұрын
There are a lot of jews who sees the truth. But the most silenced and censored too.
Thank you Norman, we can see a true man when we see one,sincere human.
I could listen to him all day. What a gem he is! ❤️
Really nice to see Prof Finkelstein treated with respect.
“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.
Great interview
The world needs more people like Norman Finkelstein.
What a wonderful person Norman FINKELSTEIN is ! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@Steinstra-vj7wl
Ай бұрын
There has never been a palestinian people. If there were than Jews who also lived there - just as Arabs - are also palestinians. The Philistines were an Aegean people - related to the Greeks and with no connection ethnically, linguistically, or historically at all with Arabia - they conquered the Mediterranean coastal plain that is now Gaza in the 12th Century BCE. Israel defeated the Philistines back then and drove them out of Gaza. The name Palestine was much later given to Israel by Roman Emperor Hadrian, who's occupation was responsible for several decrees that sought to crush the National identity and religious spirit of the Jews some time after Roman Emperor Titus smashed the Israeli resistance in the year 70. So ask yourself: where is the evidence that proves that there was an ancient palestinian State? Where are the old scroll that describes its history - in it mentioned old Kings, old Rulers, old Governments and Government buildings - where are the old cities, old coins, old ruins, old roads, old harbors ??? THEY CAN’T SHOW ANY OF THESE MENTIONED ARTIFACTS ! Israel on the other hand CAN show MILLIONS of mentioned history and artifacts that PROVE they belong there. It is islam that doesn't tolerate any other religion which is the root of all conflict. We are waiting for the return of Lord Yeshua / Jesus to bring about peace.
@renevega2
Ай бұрын
@Steinstra-vj7wl you sound nuts.
@DianaEl-db5yp
Ай бұрын
Zio troll go away
Thank you for bringing Norman Finkelstein
The power of honest to goodness truth; revolutionary in this day and age. (yes, I cribbed that a la Orwell) Norman Finkelstein continues to amaze me.
Norman Finkelstein, so sharp minded and such an inspiration! ❤
Norman Finkelstien is a gem! May Allah guide him and bless him ❤
It's always worth listening to Norman Finkelstein. ❤
@tomd6704
Ай бұрын
Especially since we can play it at 1.75 speed on YT.
@MendeMaria-ej8bf
Ай бұрын
@@tomd6704 I wonder how the speed can be changed. Instruction appreciated.
@tomd6704
Ай бұрын
@@MendeMaria-ej8bf If you can see a gear icon in the top right corner of the video, that's settings. Go to playback speed from there.
@tomd6704
Ай бұрын
@@MendeMaria-ej8bf click the video or tap the video and see if the gear icon appears.
@valeriagourgues3179
Ай бұрын
@tomd6704 😂🤣😂🤣 Omg thank you so much!!!!
Norman Finkelstein is such a beautiful soul… I’m so glad to have encountered his life lessons alongside his historical wisdom in my lifetime ❤️
AJ - thank you so much for getting Marc Lamont Hill on your team, he's such a beast. No amount of praise can be worthy of Mr. Finkelstein's knowledge of the issue and his articulation so I won't even try.
Norman Finkelstein will surely go down as a brave professor in History,who used his knowledge to educate people on the truth in a time where truth was forbiden,salute to you proffesor
@pokebrother2330
Ай бұрын
i belive so too, when this is all over there will be universities build in his name , in palestine !
@TheMarlinlask
Ай бұрын
try to spell better you make no sense like your !d!ot hero
So this is the notorious Norman Finkelstein. He seems very common-sensical and impossibly literate, as well as entertaining.
@mxolisimphago9842
Ай бұрын
You didn't know him ? He's a real man with steel balls , he doesn't beat around the bush .
Excellent interview, Norman make you go back to our own history and evaluate what is happening Today. He sure makes me reevaluate what I have been taught all my life.
illuminating as always. Thank you Dr. Finkelstein!
I receive more education listening to Fr. Finklestein. His knowledge is so broad and he brings together such a wide spectrum of historical examples.
@Sp1r1t00
Ай бұрын
he's pro-stalin, you absolute midwit. They'd have most ppl thrown into life-ending poverty if they could.
@HaggardPillockHD
Ай бұрын
I'd urge caution relying on one person as the source. Read up on other historians including Benny Morris
@liamonconlocha4898
Ай бұрын
@@HaggardPillockHD oh Benny the Man, that lying, crooked spineless git, who stated There is no justification for acts of rape. There is no justification for acts of massacre. Those are war crimes. But in certain conditions, expulsion is not a war crime. I don't think that the expulsions of 1948 were war crimes.[8] Wow, you are rubbing shoulders with sickos dude, or else you're a member of the club
What a gem of a human being. His deep love for humanity and peace is incredibly heartwarming. Norman, you truly are a gift to humanity.
@couldbe8348
Ай бұрын
Does he love whites the same way?
Good interview but it always annoys me when the interviewer unnecessarily interrupts the guest speaker when they're speaking.
I could listen to Norman all day long. Love his books. He is an immense human being ❤
This man is extremely knowledgeable. He comes not only with facts, but also personal stories.
@TheMarlinlask
Ай бұрын
The guy is used because he was in the Holocaust as a infant he is not a historian he is used by Iran you fool.
Norman is consistently outstanding and is a breath of hope, that the world needs right now.
This is a fantastic and important interview.
HE'S absolutely correct 👏
@HaggardPillockHD
Ай бұрын
I'd venture caution about making absolute statements. I'm partway reading his book but to balance it I also have books by Benny Morris. His chapter on Operation Cast Lead failed to mention the fighting that precipitated it. Don't get me wrong, he is very compelling and very well-spoken (and written) but I think we need a preponderance of facts so that means reading multiple sources.
@madpatriot4608
Ай бұрын
@@HaggardPillockHD you opinion is respect 🙏
@HaggardPillockHD
Ай бұрын
@@madpatriot4608 thanks dude ✌️
This is such a good, honest and principled man.
An example of integrity all should look up to and strive for. Salute, sir.
Your voice Mr Finkelstein has woken the world up. Thank you!
"If I don't steal it then someone else would steal it"- settler
@pianostuff191
Ай бұрын
"Israel belongs to the jews" - Quran
@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings
Ай бұрын
Mind Begs the Question: - If a States policies are - Starvation,Death Camps,Pogroms,Gassing/White Phosphorus,Ethnic Cleansing,etc - Has the right to exist?
@pianostuff191
Ай бұрын
@@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings "Israel belongs to the jews" - Quuran
@PauloAdriano-zo2ng
Ай бұрын
That's the infamous Yakob from Brooklyn. He couldn't hack it in NYC, so he came looking for FREE STUFF in the Promised Land. Life's wonderFULL if the Almighty is on your side.
@ahimsainthekitchen
Ай бұрын
Everyone that defends Israel, how would they feel if Zionists would come to their home (anywhere in he world), kick them out, killed half of their family...would they still defend Israel???
This was N.Finkelstein's best interview I 've watched yet
@ravenblack7052
Ай бұрын
There was a recent one he did in a poetry cafe with Krystal Ball as moderator. It had me in tears. I watched the livestream but cannot seem to find it uploaded on YT. The man is simply brilliant. His morality leaves one in complete and utter awe. To add to the voices of others on this video, may Dr Norman Finkelstein live long enough to see Palestine free. I would add the same wish for Prof Ilan Pappè, Prof Avi Shlaim, Gideon Levy and others. The Palestinians are a blessed people to have these honourable men in their corner.
@susantraversy9813
Ай бұрын
Just search under "busboys and poets", it should come up.
@mangopapaya6376
Ай бұрын
@@ravenblack7052 It's on the yt channel from 'Busboys and Poets'
@ravenblack7052
Ай бұрын
@@mangopapaya6376 Thank you Fruit salad 😊 ♥️
Brilliant analysis based on profound knowledge and understanding
Thanks Mark for inviting him. Love doctor Norman. I watch all his interviews.
Love Marc Lamont and what he brings to Al Jazeera, an already necessary and lone voice in the big media world when it comes to Palestine. Thank you.
Professor speaks truth .Palestinian are great full someone is understanding
This interview was so good, I wish it went on longer.
. Thank you Al Jazeera for having Norman Finkelstein on . The Lord works in mysterious ways . Many thanks for your perseverance in putting the truth out continously Sir . Your parents would be proud of you . May God bless you and your family .
One and only Dr Norman Finkelstein
@Sp1r1t00
Ай бұрын
he's pro-stalin, you absolute midwit. They'd have most ppl thrown into life-ending poverty if they could.
such a precious scholar and human Norman Finkelstein is, the world needs more like him ❤️
This is a rare high quality talk missing among a lot of media outlets. You will need to venture into individual podcasts to do so.
THANKS MARC AND NORMAN FINKELSTEIN ALWAYS VERY INFORMATIVE 🙏🙏
Just cant help but love Norman. Hes a genius.😊
@Sp1r1t00
Ай бұрын
he's pro-stalin, you absolute midwit. They'd have most ppl thrown into life-ending poverty if they could.
Hearing him talk about his parents and his experiences as a youngster is sweet. His face lights up as well✨️ He seems like great company, bless him.
@kinndah2519
Ай бұрын
@marlinlask748 Do you have any proof of that?
There's lots of ways to conduct an interview. I like how Marc wasn't afraid to interrupt. It felt like an authentic conversation.
Thank you Norman Finkelstein!!
To see Mr Hill and Mr Finkelstein together in the same room puts a smile in my soul.... I know dang well tho both stand for the best of humanity ✌🏻
Love Norman forever and always. A human being of true integrity.
Norman gives a beautiful, truthful, well versed, heartful and raw perspective of history from the perspective of Palestinian history, his life and the lives he came from. If I believed in an afterlife, I know he'd be seated in the highest circles. He's an inspiration to myself and so many. I know he hears this often, but I truly want to say thank you for how he has used his life. His integrity and humanity radiate out and have had a powerful influence on the historical record and current, wider understanding of Palestine. Thank you Norman. You are deeply loved and appreciated.
@Zooidss
Ай бұрын
Also, Marc Lamont Hill is a fantastic journalist. He does a great job of facilitating this interview. Masterful work. Thank you to both!
He's a great Man, truthful and honest.
MLH is absolutely the right person to conduct this interview because with his own knowledge, he's asking questions that aren't usually asked if Norman Finkelstein. This was an absolute joy to watch. Thanks so much AJ!!