On Israel’s Illegal War
Norman Finkelstein
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Norman Finkelstein
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By: Norman Finkelstein Source: Novara Media Dec 6, 2023 No Comments
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Category: Featured, Highlights, Middle East, Videos, World Affairs Topics: Crimes Against Humanity, Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Palestine, War On Gaza



00:00 Intro
00:56 Latest Gaza Bombardment
03:53 A War Of Extermination?
11:55 Can Israel Achieve Its Aims?
22:58 The Nature Of Hamas
40:31 Human Shields
51:49 Is A Ceasefire Possible?
Category: Featured, Highlights, Middle East, Videos, World Affairs
Topics: Crimes Against Humanity, Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Palestine, War On Gaza
Topics: Crimes Against Humanity, Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Palestine, War On Gaza
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