My guest this week is Ghada Karmi, a leading Palestinian academic and writer who was born in Jerusalem and brought up in England where she still lives. Today she describes herself as becoming more and more angry … continue reading
Hart of the Matter #9: Norman Finkelstein
My guest tonight is a Jewish American political scientist and author who Jewish supporters of Israel right or wrong love to hate. He is – Norman Finkelstein.
Norman Finkelstein grew up in New York City where, before he obtained academic employment, he was a part-time social worker with teenage dropouts.
He completed his undergraduate studies at New York’s Binghampton University in 1974. After studying in Paris, he went on to get his Master’s degree in political science, and later his PhD in political studies, from Princeton University. He has held faculty positions at five American universities.
The reason why Finkelstein is vilified by Jewish supporters of Israel right or wrong can be simply stated. In his writing and public speaking, as in his doctoral thesis, he is committed to exposing books which present Zionism’s version of history. … continue reading
Hart of the Matter #8: Riah Abu El-Assal
My guest tonight is a Palestinian Arab. On one occasion when he was stopped at a checkpoint and asked if he was carrying a weapon, he answered “Yes”. He was then ordered by tense Israeli soldiers to move to a safe distance and … continue reading
Hart of the Matter #7: Dr Jennifer Louise Tonge (Baroness Tonge)
My guest tonight is a member of the House of Lords, the un-elected, Upper House of the British parliament. Lady members of it have the title Baroness. My guest, Baroness Jenny Tonge, is a politician who paid a price for offending the Zionist lobby … continue reading
Hart of the Matter #6: John Pilger
My first guest for this series, the Israeli historian, Professor Ilan Pappe, told us that he had taken his leave of Israel because the lives of his two young sons as well as his own life were being threatened.
My guest tonight is another man who receives death threats from supporters of Israel right or wrong for daring to tell the truth they want suppressed. He is one of the world’s best, most courageous and distinguished journalists … continue reading
