In 1962 Bob Dylan released his famous Blowin’ in the Wind, a protest song that uses a series of rhetorical questions to challenge war, oppression and human inaction on social issues like racism and freedom. Young Bob Dylan’s lyrics applicable to today’s genocide of Gaza Palestinians It was released in the context of the American civilContinue reading “Gaza doctor speaks truth to genocidal power; New Zealand government needs to listen, learn and act”
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A sinking heart over Palestine non-recognition decision
After a period of political ‘game playing’ over making an announcement, insensitive given the tragic circumstances of the genocide in Gaza and increasing Palestinian expulsions on the West Bank, the Government has advised the United Nations General Assembly that it is not recognising Palestinian statehood. Winston Peters announced unconvincing non-recognition decision The decision was announcedContinue reading “A sinking heart over Palestine non-recognition decision”
Rhyming holocausts from the Herero in early 20th century to Gaza today
From time to time people assert that history is repeating itself. I don’t necessarily agree, depending on how far one wants to drill down. However, history does rhyme a lot (echo a lot is another way of expressing it). I thought of rhyming (or echoing) history when reading a paywalled article by Israeli-American historian OmerContinue reading “Rhyming holocausts from the Herero in early 20th century to Gaza today”
There is a plot Mr Luxon: Its ethnic cleansing of Palestinians based on biblical justification
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost the plot” and has condemned attacks on Gaza. It is among the strongest language the New Zealand leader has used against Netanyahu and comes amid reports of intense aerial attacks on Gaza after Israel’s decision to launch a fresh military operation. These areContinue reading “There is a plot Mr Luxon: Its ethnic cleansing of Palestinians based on biblical justification”
How to justify 400,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza: Ask ‘Zelda’
I have published three previous blog posts on Israel’s ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza by means of genocide. Ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank is also occurring although through violent repression rather than genocide. The first (5 March) discussed Zionist Israel’s close supportive relationship with South Africa under apartheid and, sinceContinue reading “How to justify 400,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza: Ask ‘Zelda’”
Postscript on Ethnic Cleansing, Genocide and New Zealand Recognition of Palestine
My last Political Bytes post (28 May) discussed why New Zealand should officially recognise the state of Palestine: New Zealand should recognise Palestinian state. The heading I gave the post was Reasons for supporting ethnic cleansing, through genocide, in Palestine. This was my attempt at irony; by exploring the reasons that underpin the support for the genocidalContinue reading “Postscript on Ethnic Cleansing, Genocide and New Zealand Recognition of Palestine”
Reasons for supporting ethnic cleansing, through genocide, in Palestine
When I despairingly contemplate the horrors and cruelty that Palestinians in Gaza are being subjected to, I sometimes try to put in the context of where I live. I live on the Kāpiti Coast in the lower North Island. Geographically it is around the same size as Gaza. Both have coastlines running their full lengths.Continue reading “Reasons for supporting ethnic cleansing, through genocide, in Palestine”
When Apartheid met Zionism
The 1981 Springbok Tour was one of the most controversial events in Aotearoa New Zealand’s history. For 56 days, between July and September, more than 150,000 people took part in over 200 demonstrations in 28 centres. It was the largest protest in the country’s history. It caused social ruptures within communities and families across the country.Continue reading “When Apartheid met Zionism”
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