Bad Hasbara - The World's Most Moral Podcast Bad Hasbara 69: Stone Cold Liars, with Rashid Khalidi
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Dec 12, 2024 
Rashid Khalidi, a prominent Palestinian-American historian, joins for a dynamic discussion on the complex realities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He unpacks the fall of Assad in Syria and the shifting political landscape in the U.S. regarding Palestine. Khalidi critiques past political leaders' motives, emphasizing the disconnect between their actions and humanitarian needs. The conversation also touches on the power of poetry as resistance, the importance of grassroots movements, and how normalization impacts perceptions of the Palestinian struggle.
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Clinton's Claim
- Bill Clinton claimed young people are unaware of Arafat's rejection of a generous peace deal.
- Clinton highlighted Arafat walking away from a deal that included a capital in East Jerusalem and almost all of the West Bank.
Rabin's Offer
- Rabin offered Palestinians "less than a state," retaining Israeli security control.
- Clinton's portrayal of a Palestinian state is misleading; Israel would retain ultimate control.
Doomed Peace Process
- Clinton's peace process was destined to fail due to his deliberate delays.
- By the time of Camp David, both Arafat and Barak lacked legitimacy, ensuring failure.
