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Revisit past episodes of Don’t Call Me Resilient that dive into issues related to the Israel-Gaza conflict, both at home and away.
Once a source of unity, anguish over the hostages is now one more source of sharp divides in Israeli politics.
The world needs to stop taking sides. A solution involves reconciling both parties’ objectives – a ceasefire in Gaza, self-determination for Palestinians, and safety and security for Israelis.
Before Oct. 7, 2023, the Middle East seemed relatively stable. The peace was broken by Hamas’ attack, Israel’s response and expanding regional violence. But the politics have not changed.
With Israeli troops on the ground in Southern Lebanon, conflict in the Middle East escalates further. But Israel’s tried this before and hasn’t achieved its goals.
The increasing attacks and fiery rhetoric in the Israel-Hezbollah confrontation are spreading terror among civilian populations already grappling with the uncertainty and stress the war has wrought.
The US has given military aid to Israel since the 1960s, backed by both domestic and regional strategic interests, including containing Iran.
Americans agree that democracy requires freedom of speech. But a large minority also thinks it’s acceptable to bar certain subjects or speakers from public debate.
Druze are often held up as the best-integrated of Israel’s Arab minorities. But members of the faith who live in the Golan Heights have an especially complicated relationship with Israel.
The threat level returns to what it was for more than eight years before it was lowered to ‘possible’ in November 2022.
The killing of the Hamas leader in Iran may provoke a wider regional war.
As the conflict continues, social media users are eschewing mainstream charities in favour of grassroots campaigns. It’s not without issues.
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupying the University of Toronto dismantled their encampment in advance of a deadline issued by the university after being granted a court injunction.
Hezbollah’s recent release of drone footage taken inside Israel appears designed to send a message that the armed group can cause serious damage in the event of a full-scale war.
Recent student protests are attempts to humanize the Palestinians in desperate need of a ceasefire. Students deserve a dignity-affirming dialogue, not the continued use of police brutality.
Unions speaking out on issues as contentious as Israel-Palestine is nothing new. They have a long history of staking international positions on everything from apartheid to the Vietnam War.
The prosecutor at the International Criminal Court publicized his request for warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Publicly, Canada’s position aligns with Israel and the United States.
Israelis’ and Jewish people’s long-held feeling of persecution, dating back to biblical times, contributes to most Israelis’ desire to continue the war in Gaza.
The Canadian government’s refusal to include a description of anti-Palestinian racism sends the message that the struggles of Palestinians don’t matter.
Top contributors
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Research scholar, Middle East studies, Australian National University
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Postdoctoral fellow at Queen's University's Centre for International Policy and Defence (CIDP), Queen's University, Ontario
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Professor of International Relations and Political Science, St. Thomas University (Canada)
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor of Politics and Global Studies, Arizona State University
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Associate Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management, York University, Canada
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Postdoctoral research fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Assistant Professor of Law, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Canada
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Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney
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Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Professor of Israel Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Islamic History, UMass Dartmouth
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Professor Emerita, University of Sydney
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Professor of Practice in International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Professor, Learning Sciences and STEM Education, University of Calgary
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British Academy Research Fellow, University of Oxford
