Reflector Growing Support at American Universities for Violent Palestinian Resistance
Oct 10, 2024
Iman Abdelhadi, an assistant professor at the University of Chicago and dedicated activist in the Free Palestine movement, shares her insights on the rising support for Palestinian resistance among U.S. college students. She explores the framing of Israel as a colonial project and delves into the intersection of Zionism, race, and white supremacy. Abdelhadi discusses her activism roots, critiques of U.S. political support for Israel, and the moral arguments for Palestinian resistance, while challenging media narratives and addressing internal debates within the movement.
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Early Personal Roots
- Iman grew up half-Palestinian and started presenting on Palestine as early as middle school.
- Her family's displacement and stories shaped lifelong activism and identity.
Zionism As Racial Project
- Abdelhadi describes Zionism as originally racialized and linked to white supremacist structures.
- She frames Israel's founding as connected to settler-colonial and racial projects.
Money Explains Bipartisan Support
- She says U.S. bipartisan support for Israel stems from corporate and military-industrial ties, not just voter constituencies.
- Money and revolving-door interests lock in policy across parties.