Joel Kovel speaks in Dublin
Tomorrow, Thursday 26th April, Jewish-American academic and activist Joel Kovel will speak in Dublin. Kovel is Alger Hiss Professor of Social Studies at Bard College in New York. His early background is in psychiatry and psychoanalysis and he is a prominent member of the US Green Party.
He has recently published a book titled Overcoming Zionism: Towards a Single Democratic State in Israel/Palestine.
In this book Kovel argues that Israel is an incorrigible human rights offender because, by discriminating against Arabs, it is guilty of 'state-sponsored racism'. Like arpartheid South Africa, the best hope for peace in Israel is to return to the idea of a one-state solution, where Jews and Palestinians can co-exist in a secular democracy. Kovel is a well-known writer on the Middle East conflict. This book draws on his detailed knowledge to show that Zionism and democracy are essentially imcompatible. He offers a thoughtful account of the emotional and psychological aspects of Zionism that helps us understand the relationship between ideology, culture and political processes. Ultimately, Kovel argues, a two-state solution is essentially hopeless as it concedes too much to the regressive forces of nationalism, wherein lie the roots of continued conflict.
The public talk takes place at the Teacher's Club, 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin at 7p.m. tomorrow, Thursday 26th April.
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tags: Palestine, Israel
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He has recently published a book titled Overcoming Zionism: Towards a Single Democratic State in Israel/Palestine.
In this book Kovel argues that Israel is an incorrigible human rights offender because, by discriminating against Arabs, it is guilty of 'state-sponsored racism'. Like arpartheid South Africa, the best hope for peace in Israel is to return to the idea of a one-state solution, where Jews and Palestinians can co-exist in a secular democracy. Kovel is a well-known writer on the Middle East conflict. This book draws on his detailed knowledge to show that Zionism and democracy are essentially imcompatible. He offers a thoughtful account of the emotional and psychological aspects of Zionism that helps us understand the relationship between ideology, culture and political processes. Ultimately, Kovel argues, a two-state solution is essentially hopeless as it concedes too much to the regressive forces of nationalism, wherein lie the roots of continued conflict.
The public talk takes place at the Teacher's Club, 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin at 7p.m. tomorrow, Thursday 26th April.
tags: Palestine, Israel
Published by Paul.
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