natalie’s Reviews > Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics > Status Update
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“As we have discussed throughout this chapter,
the demand for Palestinian recognition of Israel's "right to exist" is, in fact, a demand that Palestinians legitimize their own dispossession. It is a demand that no nation could possibly acquiesce to. Progressive values, not to mention international law, require such a demand be rejected. It compromises the immediate freedom and self-determination of Palestinians”
— Feb 04, 2026 10:25PM
the demand for Palestinian recognition of Israel's "right to exist" is, in fact, a demand that Palestinians legitimize their own dispossession. It is a demand that no nation could possibly acquiesce to. Progressive values, not to mention international law, require such a demand be rejected. It compromises the immediate freedom and self-determination of Palestinians”
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“If we claim to care about producing freedom and justice around the world, which is often the expressed basis for American foreign policy, then we must remain morally consistent. Palestine cannot be an exception.”
this was written at the end of trumps first term. it is clearheaded but optimistic which hurts to see now.
— Dec 27, 2025 12:48AM
this was written at the end of trumps first term. it is clearheaded but optimistic which hurts to see now.
