Gaza, Israel and the United States - with Zachary Foster

Dr. Zachary Foster is a historian of Palestine, having gotten his PhD in Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. He’s a distinguished fellow at the Rutgers Center for Security, Race and Rights. He also runs the PalestineNexus.com, which offers an invaluable newsletter, accessible research and even courses you can enroll to learn more. He returns to Zipcode Zero to talk about where things stand in Gaza and the historical context needed to understand the present conflict. WebsitePalestineNexus.comTwitter@_ZachFosterChapters00:00Introduction to the Conflict03:09Current Situation in Gaza05:53Israel's Goals and Strategies09:11US Involvement and Influence12:07The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza15:04The Nature of Cruelty in Warfare17:59The Role of the US in Supporting Israel21:10The Israel Lobby and Political Dynamics24:05Historical Context of Peace Efforts26:59Conclusion and Future Implications46:40The Oslo Accords: A Complicated Legacy49:47Colonialism and the PLO's Role52:11Negotiation Failures and the Road to Violence55:11Taba Talks: Progress Amidst Stalemate57:23The One-State vs. Two-State Debate01:01:41The Settler Movement and Ethnic Cleansing01:03:45The Future of Israel-Palestine Relations01:11:26The Generational Shift in Public Opinion01:24:15Conclusion: Hope and Challenges AheadShow Info-----Twitter@[email protected] -----MusicUrban Deer Hunt:  https://linktr.ee/urbandeerhunt