Israel/Palestine: The History and What’s Real? Opposing Views with Norman Finkelstein and David Brog

Hey guys, this is a sensitive topic and I tried to find two knowledgeable people to speak with to just hear both sides of the “history”. It seems like the world is split on this issue in a very extreme way and I always think speaking to people on “both sides” can be beneficial. In this episode of Opposing Views, I was joined by David Brog, and Norman G. Finkelstein, both have spent much of their lives researching the history of Israel and Palestine and living in the area. This wasn’t an easy episode to make and I’m sure I missed things and could have done a better job asking questions but I did my best and there was only so much we could fit into the 2 hours. I hope it helps provide some information so you can form your own opinions. Avoiding one side of a massive argument isn’t a good idea, ever. David Brog is the president of the Edmund Burke Foundation, which hosts the annual National Conservatism conference.

Chapters

1. 0:00Intro
2. 3:35David Brog: What Led up to the Israel Palestine Conflict
3. 20:28Hamas’s Strategy to Win
4. 30:40Was Israel’s Gaza Blockade Justified?
5. 37:24Is this a Religious War?
6. 39:26The Abraham Accords Explained
7. 51:30Why University Students Are Pro-Palestine
8. 57:32Norman Finkelstein: What Led up to the Israel Palestine Conflict
9. 1:06:30UN Resolution 242 ‘Land for Peace’
10. 1:15:111982 Lebanon War and Intifada
11. 1:21:51The Second Intifada
12. 1:28:002006 Elections
13. 1:34:42Gaza: The World's Largest Concentration Camp
14. 1:41:38Operation Protective Edge
15. 1:55:54Why Did the UN Rule to Give 56% Of Israel to the Jewish People?
16. 1:59:12Is Hamas Hiding Behind Civilians?
17. 2:04:58Are the Abraham Accords Doomed Now?
18. 2:07:53Is There Any Possibility for Peace?
19. 2:10:27Was Israel’s Response Warranted?