The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine
A study guide of Rashid Khalidi’s book ‘The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine.’
Praxis
Reflect on what you knew prior to reading this study guide, as well as your opinions on the Israel-Palestine conflict. How has completing this study guide impacted your understanding or stance on the conflict?
This study guide was written in response to the events of October 7, 2023 and its aftermath, and was published on June 7, 2024. Consider the following questions:
How has Israel’s offensive been similar or different to its offensives in the past?
What role is the United States and broader international community playing now in shaping the Israel-Gaza war?
What is the American public perception of the conflict today? How are those in the US voicing their opinions and is it effective?
Can you draw similarities between the Palestinian struggle and other liberation or civil rights movements?
How can activists build solidarity with the Palestinian people while respecting their voices and leadership?
What takeaways from Khalidi’s book affect your perception of the conflict as it stands today?
Additional Readings
‘A new abyss’: Gaza and the hundred years’ war on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi
Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela David (our study guide here)
Source
Rashid Khalidi. (2020). The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine. Metropolitan Books.
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