In the midst of Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza, some on the left have shamefully joined with Zionists in condemning left-wing support for Palestinian resistance. For these critics, Palestinian victimhood is always an acceptable rallying point, while Palestinian violence never is. Socialists must reject these bad-faith arguments and resolve to support Palestinians unconditionally in all their struggles against the brutality and horror of occupation.
Israeli expat historian Ilan Pappé’s 2017 work of popular history is a landmark in anti-Zionist literature and a valuable weapon in our arsenal for countering the lies and distortions about Palestine perpetuated by Israel and the US. In its analysis of the disastrous 1993 “peace process” and the entrenchment of Israel’s genocidal policy in the occupied territories, it is particularly relevant in the current moment.
The growing demands for a ceasefire in Gaza understandably reflect the anger and horror of millions over the ongoing genocide. But a ceasefire is not enough. Palestinians must have justice, a lasting peace, and the ability to rebuild Gaza — and this means an end to the occupation and liberation from both Israeli apartheid and US imperialism.
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