Makdisi Street "Israel is synonymous with the end of the rules-based order" w/ Noura Erakat
May 27, 2025
Noura Erakat, a Palestinian-American activist and legal scholar, dives deep into the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, discussing its implications for the rules-based international order. She critiques the failures of global institutions and emphasizes the importance of grassroots activism. The conversation explores the emotional toll of the conflict, shifting perceptions of support in the West, and the necessity for reform within Palestinian movements. Erakat advocates for unity and cultural involvement as essential components for driving meaningful change.
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Shift in US Public Opinion
- Popular support in the US, especially among Democrats, has dramatically shifted toward Palestinians.
- This change occurred despite heavy government and media propaganda supporting Israel.
Persistent Grassroots Activism
- Ordinary people have protested persistently, like a couple standing in front of the UN every Thursday for nearly 585 days.
- Students and artists face repression but continue activism with pride and commitment.
Foundations of Black-Palestinian Solidarity
- Black-Palestinian solidarity arises from shared anti-imperialist commitments, not merely identity politics.
- Such alliances emerged historically through struggle rather than pre-existing bonds.
