It Didn't Start On October 7: Zionism And The Palestinians

It Didn't Start On October 7: Zionism And The Palestinians 

A Series of 9 one-hour illustrated talks that trace Zionist / Israeli efforts to take the land of historic Palestine, dispossess the Palestinian inhabitants, and deny them fundamental human rights and self determination. Each talk is 60 minutes followed by 30 minutes of Q/A and discussion. The talks are introductory and non-academic and are suitable for anyone who wants to learn more. No prior knowledge of the history of Palestine / Israel is necessary. 

Some themes that the talks develop:

• A description of the political ideology of Zionism and its influence in the history of Palestine / Israel
• The influence of the 1948 Nakba on Palestinian identity 
• Zionist and later Israeli efforts to oppose Palestinian nationalism 
• Palestinian resistance in the last 120 years
• The support of western governments, specifically the United States and Britain, for the early Zionists and Israel. 

Intended Outcomes. Participants will acquire:

• an understanding of the history of Israel’s oppression and Palestinian resistance 
• a sense of “causality” — why things are the way they are
• an appreciation that the events of October 7, 2023, and beyond have not taken place in a vacuum
• an increased ability to critically assess mainstream narratives and propaganda
• a desire to learn and do more
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The Sessions

1. The Birth of Zionism (until 1919)
2. The British Mandate (1919 – 1947)
3. The Nakba (1948 – 49)
4. The Aftermath, Exile, Identity, Resistance (1949 – 1966)
5. The Naksa, Occupation, Recognition, Resistance, Camp David (1967 – 1979)
6. The Lebanon War, Exile, Occupation, Intifada, Declaration of Independence (1980 – 1989)
7. Hamas, Intifada, Madrid, Oslo, Second Intifada (1989 – 2005)
8. Gaza Wars, March of Return, Unified Uprising, and Normalization (2006 – 2023)
9. October 7, 2023, and Beyond (2023 – 2025)
   

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Your Presenter

Philip is a BC-based freelance writer /editor and advocate for Palestinian human rights. Since 2014, he has made over eighty in-depth presentations on Palestine in post-secondary classrooms as well as organizing and speaking at campus and community events. Philip has visited Israel / Palestine three times, most recently in late 2022 as part of a fact-finding delegation. He is a member of the coordinating team of the United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine and Israel. 

Free Palestine Tricities is an inclusive diverse multi ethnic,  multi generational and multi faith group who advocates for the compromised rights of people of Palestine. 

FPTC hosts many events for people in the tricities and beyond to spread awareness about this vital topic. 

Thanks for joining us!