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.

Website
PalestineNexus.com

Twitter
@_ZachFoster

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to the Conflict

03:09
Current Situation in Gaza

05:53
Israel's Goals and Strategies

09:11
US Involvement and Influence

12:07
The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

15:04
The Nature of Cruelty in Warfare

17:59
The Role of the US in Supporting Israel

21:10
The Israel Lobby and Political Dynamics

24:05
Historical Context of Peace Efforts

26:59
Conclusion and Future Implications

46:40
The Oslo Accords: A Complicated Legacy

49:47
Colonialism and the PLO's Role

52:11
Negotiation Failures and the Road to Violence

55:11
Taba Talks: Progress Amidst Stalemate

57:23
The One-State vs. Two-State Debate

01:01:41
The Settler Movement and Ethnic Cleansing

01:03:45
The Future of Israel-Palestine Relations

01:11:26
The Generational Shift in Public Opinion

01:24:15
Conclusion: Hope and Challenges Ahead

Show Info
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