"International law says people fighting for self-determination can use force in order to achieve their independence."
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Norman Finkelstein is a renowned political scientist, author, and critic, best known for his incisive analyses of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the politics of Holocaust memory. Born on December 8, 1953, in New York City to Holocaust survivors, Finkelstein’s work often challenges mainstream narratives, advocating for the rights of Palestinians while scrutinizing the exploitation of Jewish suffering. His books, such as "The Holocaust Industry," have sparked significant debate and controversy, solidifying his legacy as a provocative voice in contemporary political discourse.
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"Everybody wants peace. That's a truism. There is no point in accomplishing through war what you can accomplish through peace."
Norman Finkelstein
"The Zionists indeed learnt well from the Nazis. So well that it seems that their morally repugnant treatment of the Palestinians, and their attempts to destroy Palestinian society within Israel and the occupied territories, reveals them as basically Nazis with beards and black hats."
Norman Finkelstein"I had been a Maoist, and then when the Gang of Four was overthrown, I was completely distraught. I was bedridden for three weeks; it was a very painful experience for me. Not only because I had been wrong, but because I felt really embarrassed that I had been lecturing and pontificating with such self-confidence."
Norman Finkelstein