I think Mr. Alkhatib is amazing. His knowledge, insights, and passion are astonishing. Thank you so much for this interview (both parts).
It breaks my heart that he is condemned by the international purist Free-Free-Palestine movement. It feels ironic and depressing that Arabs and Muslims who privately criticize Hamas are terrorized into not going public - just like many critics of the Trump Regime are terrorized into not going public.
I would love it if he would also say right out: Hamas is a religious death cult, more than willing to have the people of Gaza massacred by a cornered Israel, who must choose between its own extinction and being really hard on Gaza.
And I would love to hear him say that the Free-Free-Palestine extremists dehumanize Israelis (and Jews who support Israel) every bit as much as other kinds of extremists dehumanize Palestinians.
Case in point: The condemnation of Israeli reaction to the 7 October 2023 terrorist attack started on the 8th - well before Israel launched a reaction.
Case in point: "Democratic Socialists" not willing to condemn the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, claiming that they have forfeited all rights to be considered human.
Sorry I missed your comment, Dina. Really appreciate the feedback and I know Ahmed will as well. I’m quite sure that he’s said the things you specify at various points. I find his candour and clarity to be, well, unmatched. He can’t do it alone.
Thanks so much for your response, Vivian. It means a lot to me! As to Ahmed not being able to do it alone .... do you have ideas or links about how to possibly help? Also - do you know if he has a relationship with Einat Wilf and/or Haviv Rettig Gur? I could be wrong, but my sense is that they could somehow support each other - if they aren't already doing so.
I always respond to constructive engagement...:) I have no idea if he is in contact with Einat or Haviv....but I expect they've crossed paths. He has a new initiative at the Atlantic Council - Palestine Realigned - that is bringing people together to do just what you suggest.
I think Mr. Alkhatib is amazing. His knowledge, insights, and passion are astonishing. Thank you so much for this interview (both parts).
It breaks my heart that he is condemned by the international purist Free-Free-Palestine movement. It feels ironic and depressing that Arabs and Muslims who privately criticize Hamas are terrorized into not going public - just like many critics of the Trump Regime are terrorized into not going public.
I would love it if he would also say right out: Hamas is a religious death cult, more than willing to have the people of Gaza massacred by a cornered Israel, who must choose between its own extinction and being really hard on Gaza.
And I would love to hear him say that the Free-Free-Palestine extremists dehumanize Israelis (and Jews who support Israel) every bit as much as other kinds of extremists dehumanize Palestinians.
Case in point: The condemnation of Israeli reaction to the 7 October 2023 terrorist attack started on the 8th - well before Israel launched a reaction.
Case in point: "Democratic Socialists" not willing to condemn the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, claiming that they have forfeited all rights to be considered human.
Sorry I missed your comment, Dina. Really appreciate the feedback and I know Ahmed will as well. I’m quite sure that he’s said the things you specify at various points. I find his candour and clarity to be, well, unmatched. He can’t do it alone.
Thanks so much for your response, Vivian. It means a lot to me! As to Ahmed not being able to do it alone .... do you have ideas or links about how to possibly help? Also - do you know if he has a relationship with Einat Wilf and/or Haviv Rettig Gur? I could be wrong, but my sense is that they could somehow support each other - if they aren't already doing so.
I always respond to constructive engagement...:) I have no idea if he is in contact with Einat or Haviv....but I expect they've crossed paths. He has a new initiative at the Atlantic Council - Palestine Realigned - that is bringing people together to do just what you suggest.