Political Reconstruction: For Gaza and Collective Survival
Introduction After more than a year and a half of Israel’s genocidal assault—marked by mass killings, devastation, and profound loss—even speaking of Gaza’s future, let alone its reconstruction, feels impossible. Indeed, the rebuilding of Gaza feels increasingly out of reach amid stalled negotiations, the collapse of the ceasefire agreement, and the relentless bombardment of people […]
Gaza Reconstruction Reality Check with Abed Kittana
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Gaza: Restoring Life Beyond the Physical Structures
Introduction Gaza’s reconstruction unfolds under immense challenges, shaped by the enduring impact of Israeli warfare and the structural constraints of an ongoing genocide and blockade. The feasibility of meaningful rebuilding under settler-colonial occupation remains uncertain, as cycles of destruction and reconstruction have long been driven by foreign intervention, profiteering, and the prioritization of high-visibility projects […]
Beyond the Ceasefire: Reconstructing Gaza After Genocide
The ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile as Israeli calls to resume the genocidal assault persist. Even if it holds, Gaza faces a new phase of uncertainty. In addition to killing tens of thousands of Palestinians over the last year and a half, Israel has destroyed much of Gaza in a deliberate attempt to render the […]
Depressing the Vote: Genocide and 2024 US Presidential Race
Introduction The Democratic Party failed to recognize the profound impact of its support for the Israeli genocide in Gaza on its defeat in the 2024 US presidential elections. Many analysts have downplayed the effect of the genocide on former US Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss, emphasizing other factors that depressed voter support and turnout. The […]
Gaza Ceasefire Challenges & Future Scenarios in Palestine
The transcript below has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity. Yumna Patel 1:02 We are entering the fourth week of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. People have been holding their breath since day one, unsure whether the ceasefire would hold. But it seems to be at its most fragile right now. Hamas recently announced […]
Trump and Israel’s Plans for Gaza with Diana Buttu
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Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Respite but No End to Colonial Occupation
Introduction On January 15, 2025, Qatar announced a ceasefire agreement between the Israeli regime and Hamas. The long-awaited deal, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, promised an end to 15 months of genocidal assault on Gaza, during which Israeli forces killed at least 64,260 Palestinians and reduced much of the strip to rubble. […]
Palestinian Authority’s Jenin Invasion Amid Gaza Ceasefire
The transcript below has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity. Yara Hawari 0:00 The PA is a governing body that was created by an outside force. And it’s one that is supported and propped up by outside forces. It’s not a body that is interested in Palestinian representation or legitimacy. And I think everything […]
