Historian Hicham Safieddine & Rabieh Salah in Lebanon: Reclaiming our History

In the 40th episode of ‘A Talk About Palestine’, host Omar Shargawi takes us to Lebanon to explore the historical perspective behind the Palestinian struggle for freedom and existence.

🔍 Topics we cover:

• The early Zionist plans: A Jewish state on Palestinian, Egyptian, and Lebanese land
• The role of imperialism in the Middle East: How great powers shaped the region for their own gain
• Stories of Palestine before and after World War I
• The fight against annexation: What does it mean for Palestinians today?
• Palestine’s multicultural past – told by those living the consequences

🎙️ Meet our guests:

• Hicham Safieddine – Arab historian specializing in the political history of the Middle East
• Rabieh Salah – Activist and part of the Danish movement for liberation of Palestine

🌍 Why you should listen:

• Gain a historical understanding of Zionist ambitions and the power dynamics of imperialism
• Hear Palestinian voices on the roots of the struggle and future challenges
• Learn how Palestine’s history continues to shape today’s political landscape

An in-depth conversation about how the past influences the fight for freedom in the future.

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