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17. Apartheid in Occupied Palestine: A talk with Michael Lynk
CW: depictions of violence and death, systematic abuse
This episode's guest is Michael Lynk, former UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Palestinian Territories (2016-2022). Michael and our guest host discuss one of the longest standing conflicts in the world today, detailing the ways in which Israeli occupation and the systematic oppression of Palestinians has created the conditions that can be described in no other way than as Apartheid.
Palestine has been occupied by Israeli military since 1967 despite countless UN resolutions denouncing its violent and racist tactics which have led to the displacement of generations of Palestinians. Palestinians now make up approximately 5.9 million displaced individuals across the Middle East alone. In the episode, Michael discusses how this has been made possible through major international actors turning a blind eye, and via a sophisticated mechanism of state propaganda.
Finally, we share insights on some of the ways that institutions and states can support the West's disenfranchisement from Israel's apartheid government, and urges listeners to learn more about the situation in Palestine.
Update: In April of this year, Israeli forces carried out violent raids on the Haram Al-Sharif compound and Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan for the third year in a row. Just this July, Israeli forces attacked Jenin refugee camp, injuring dozens and killing 9, including children. Palestinian people killed by Israeli forces this year has reached over 200.
Resources and further learning:
- Amnesty International's Investigative Report
- https://decolonizepalestine.com/
- https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article
- 2021 Human Rights Watch Report
Did you like this episode? Share your thoughts via email or via instagram by messaging the Kroc School.
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By University of San Diego's Kroc School of Peace StudiesCW: depictions of violence and death, systematic abuse
This episode's guest is Michael Lynk, former UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Palestinian Territories (2016-2022). Michael and our guest host discuss one of the longest standing conflicts in the world today, detailing the ways in which Israeli occupation and the systematic oppression of Palestinians has created the conditions that can be described in no other way than as Apartheid.
Palestine has been occupied by Israeli military since 1967 despite countless UN resolutions denouncing its violent and racist tactics which have led to the displacement of generations of Palestinians. Palestinians now make up approximately 5.9 million displaced individuals across the Middle East alone. In the episode, Michael discusses how this has been made possible through major international actors turning a blind eye, and via a sophisticated mechanism of state propaganda.
Finally, we share insights on some of the ways that institutions and states can support the West's disenfranchisement from Israel's apartheid government, and urges listeners to learn more about the situation in Palestine.
Update: In April of this year, Israeli forces carried out violent raids on the Haram Al-Sharif compound and Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan for the third year in a row. Just this July, Israeli forces attacked Jenin refugee camp, injuring dozens and killing 9, including children. Palestinian people killed by Israeli forces this year has reached over 200.
Resources and further learning:
- Amnesty International's Investigative Report
- https://decolonizepalestine.com/
- https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article
- 2021 Human Rights Watch Report
Did you like this episode? Share your thoughts via email or via instagram by messaging the Kroc School.