A Century of Resistance: Rashid Khalidi and the Struggle for Palestine

In this episode, we unpack Rashid Khalidi’s The Hundred Years War on Palestine, a groundbreaking history that reframes the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of settler colonialism and indigenous resistance. Drawing from his own family’s experiences, Khalidi illustrates the vibrancy of pre-1948 Palestinian society and the early recognition of Zionism’s intent to displace the native population. We trace the pivotal roles of Britain and the United States in shaping the conflict—through the Balfour Declaration, the UN Partition Plan, and beyond—while exploring how unequal power dynamics were cemented by foreign intervention. From wars and uprisings to faltering peace processes, this conversation highlights the resilience of the Palestinian national movement amid immense external pressure, Arab rivalries, and internal struggles. Join us as we examine the past hundred years of dispossession, resistance, and survival.