'West on wrong side of history': Support for victims of 'genocide' not pro-Hamas nor anti-semitic
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As pro-Palestinian peace protests rage at Columbia University and across US campuses nationwide, FRANCE 24's François Picard is joined by Dr. Rashid Khalidi, American Historian, Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University, and Editor of the Journal of Palestine Studies.
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“I was called a terrorist yesterday, but when I came out of jail, many people embraced me, including my enemies, and that is what I tell other people who say those who are struggling for liberation in their country are terrorists.” - Nelson Mandela
West created this mess and still supporting it. They created this history .
Don’t fooll yourself.
I don’t understand. Blame us for supporting isr but It is ok that quat is supporting hum us 😂
@@vsevolodsemenov6786ok. I’ll watch what I eat.
@@vsevolodsemenov6786 Interesting that you're concerned about his calorie intake.
@@vsevolodsemenov6786don't try hasbara
These students are proof that their generation is not falling for the lies that ours fell for. Bravo to these people
The Alsheimer is strong in you, finish your meds its naptime.
How do you know? Have you visited Palestine? 😂
Go to sleep for some years wake up in Islamic republic hope you realize what have you done.
I never fell for lies! I was and am smart enough to know when a terrorist group is using me to further their hatred and war mongering!
@@TrueNews-dw4vn lol you a bot, I don't want to wake up in a zionist republic either.
The French would know about being on the wrong side of history.
West on the wrong side of history.
Nope, hamas and anyone who support terrorism is on the wrong side of history. Remember they came in and just murdered people in the name of terror. Praising god the whole time. Israel is responding to protect themselves from terror. F those babies. Maybe Palestinians shouldn’t have voted a terror organization as their government. With the money we’ve given Palestine over the years, they could have built a city that rivals Tokyo. But they build terror tunnels instead. You people are insane.
Hamas is on the wrong side of history!
@@melburke5405for what?
dude, i know its cool to hate the west right now and help our enemies out by hating and destroying ourselves, but do you really think hamas is on the right side of history?
@@bigspideyred guard😂
"To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize."
Muslims?
Beyonce?
Biden.
You can’t be referred to anything Christian! And you cannot talk about Hamas’ religion!
Apparently, we can't critique these kids...sad
Renowned Canadian Jewish author and columnist Naomi Klein called for an "exodus from Zionism," denouncing the ideology as a "false idol" that has strayed from the core values of Judaism, in an op-ed for The Guardian. In her piece, Klein used biblical allegory to draw attention to the recent conflict between Israel and Gaza, condemning Zionism for turning the "transcendent idea of the promised land" into a "deed of sale for a militaristic ethnostate." Klein's piece directly challenged the traditional view of Zionism as a movement for Jewish liberation, instead portraying it as an ideology that has justified oppression, colonialism, and violence in the name of Jewish safety.
I watched Naomi and she was brilliant
She is useless
Her opinion and a nickle is useless
There is nothing Jewish about her. She follows the new woke leftist religion.
@@thomasjosullivan9179 The USA deals very differently with pro-Palestinian protestors. The state of Florida just a few months ago banned all student groups supporting Palestine under laws to combat terrorism. The Republican Congressional candidates have pledged to cancel all student visas & deport foreign supporters of Palestine. Even universities in liberal areas like Brandis in Massachusetts have started to ban groups supporting Palestine. At least 100 major US companies have already blacklisted any students who support Palestine from any jobs with their firms.
It started with the Nakbah, 76 years ago, not on Oct 7 last year.
Yeah. The Arabs the architect of their own demise.
Hey Reporter, it didn’t begin on 7th October! Do learn some history!
It did. Israeli would of never responded the way they did if Oct 7th never happened. 1,400 civilians killed
they know that.
@@pythondre they responded similarly in 2014, and there have been bombardments as well as full on assaults going back as late as the gulf war. the jewish state has its roots in the 1930's balfour declaration.
@@peetfourie5193 in 1947, was the establishing of the two state solution, the zionist political group at the time, (its roots being in the likud party) disliked this deal, but agreed to it, but terrorist attacked continued anyway making Israelis lose faith in the 2 state solution, re ignighting conflict. in biblical times is an account of an ancient war between the filistines, and israeli jewish tribes.
the roots of this conflict was the infiltration of hamas insurgents deep into israeli safe neighborhoods kidnaping many israelis, who are still being held hostage. that began on Oct. 7th.
Amazing to see the commentator actually let his guest speak without interruption or contradiction. Piers Morgan take note.
Pretty sure they’ve been on the wrong side of history for at least the last 200 years of their history.
How come you have a car on your picture? You are on the right side of history and should know that women should not drive cars, not even if they are dressed in burka
😅😅😅😅😅😅
Nope! You re just hateful towards the US. We are no different than any other country.
Pretty sure you know nothing about history let alone the last 200 years!
Google The True Christian History of America. Origins of free speech etc.
i mean they consider speaking the word "Palestine" antisemitic
Where is that “country”? People talk about it but I don’t see it on a map anywhere!! I guess it doesn’t exist
The word, the flag, the flag colors and even watermelons. It's insane
@imisstoronto3121 your antisocial hasbara doesn't work anymore. World sides with the real natives: Palestinians. You colonial invaders are really showing to the world how evil Zionism always was
@imisstoronto3121 Lol You obviously over 40. Don't even know what Google is.
No, it did not "begin with the Hamas attacks". That's a baseline fact that you need to acknowledge to discuss this situation in good faith.
I'm standing for justice!
And what is justice in this world? Justice for thoose who shouts loudest? Everybody say they are for justice whatever side they are on. Everyone are convinced that they are right and know the truth and that all others are wrong. This inability to take others perspectives is the ground for terror and killings.
Grow up
@@keeponmusic8957 New York is letting the students get away with these protests, which do not work in other parts of the USA. Look at how the USA suppressed the demonstrations after the killing of George Floyd. Armed soldiers were deployed, 14,000 people were arrested with 19 people being killed & 200 wounded by police.
Freedom is a must
Yes, freedom is a must, tat incl Jews too.
Freedom for who? Freedom for one partie and the extermination of the other?
@@EG-gq1fn sorry i don't get your question
@user-ke8mc2gr4k I am sure you are right about many of the protesters, but far from all. There has been a lot of chantings of support for Hamas ( which has extermination of jews and wonsequently of Israel on I’ts agenda. A lot of protesters has shouted antisemitic slogans and jews have been harrased for quiet some time. The protesters support teachers with arab heritage who are antisemitic in the classroom, even when jewish students attend. The worsest example of course that professor who while lecturing called the murders, rapes, beheadings and hostagetakings oct 7 for awsome, incredible fantastic. Unlike in arabia people in the US and most of Europe, are allowed to demonstrate and express their wiews. The police will not torture them and then let them disappear for ever like in for example Iran ( or in Gaza under Hamas rule). But it should not be allowed at the university and not through an occupation of land.
@@EG-gq1fn Freedom of Palestinians
Wait a minute. I was one of the students who started the Coalition Against Apartheid in South Africa at Columbia, in 1980. It wasn't until 1985, when the students blocked registration at Hamilton Hall and they got arrested, which is when Yale University started to protest. It was Yale that first divested their 6 million dollar investment. Later Columbia also divested its 100 million dollar investment.
You are aware that the fruit of your effort is more than 22,000 murders annually in South Africa today under the ANC and electricity off on most days.
But in that case you were correct, in this case the students are on the wrong side.
@@JoaoSoares-rs6ec nope you are wrong
@@moddedbeast1772 no I'm not
Thank you for your principles!
Although I'm a senior, don't lump me in with those "older people who only follow social media. " i don't even know who those people are. Most of my 65 plus year old friends are horrified. I'm also a Columbia alumna so this is particularly shocking to me. How dare Mike Johnson, and how dare Columbia allow him to use Columbia as his bully pulpit.
Vote uncommitted across the board, we need an overhaul.
If there's still primaries left. Uncommitted and write in weren't on my primary ballot, but I found a protest vote. Check your sample ballot before voting in he primary. For the general election, I'm voting for Libertarian for president, Senator and Representatives. Simply, they have ballot access, and the candidates support peace in Gaza. I'm against Libertarian economics, except, they have a good position on removing the IRS, that Americans will like. There's no lesser of evils between The Republican and Democratic presidential nominees, plus RFK. Green party and Cornel West have baggage, and Stein may be an evil as well.
Voting uncommitted will give you Trump, but that will benefit Israel, so go for it 👍
Dr Cornel West
same I am voting Cornel West. He has morals, which are rare these days
That gives you Trump
As a US citizen currently working for a university in Germany, I can confirm what he is saying about the suppression of pro-Palestinian voices on campuses here. It is utterly disgraceful, regardless of how well-intentioned they [German university admin officials] believe themselves to be.
As a person living in Germany you must know there is a large Turkish population. And Turkish politics play out in Germany. Isn't it wise for the Germans to discourage this?
they are not 'well intentioned'. do not give them so much benefit of the doubt; they know what they're doing.
University is a place of higher learning. Not protesting.
@@narendra62 I'm sorry but I don't follow? Yes, I'm aware of the large Turkish population and that this impacts the political discourse. What does this have to do with suppressing pro-Palestinian voices on German campuses?
@VOLightPortal I think the students fighting for civil rights in the late 60s had a positive impact, and their influence spread beyond the US...this looks like it could be the 2024 version, rights for Palestinians, they've been suppressed for far too long. I admire these students.
This is a well-spoken speaker. Very solid argument.
God bless the kids, they are showing to us older ones how much of humanity have we lost.
@@Tarquinolaybriskapparelfacts. They killed on Columbia campus....😢
If it makes you sleep easier...tell.that to yourself
The Anti war protesters would have hugh challenge from corrupt and extremist politicians who support the war. Peace and safety for those who consistently stand for humanity.
Foaming mad liar😂
@@philyeary8809you got to see a doctor when you experienced it. 😂🤣
When Johnson went and made his speech he suggested calling in the National Guard. If they wait 9 days to call in the National Guard they can celebrate the 54th anniversary of calling in the National Guard to deal with anti-war protests at Kent State University by calling in the National Guard.
What an ignominious anniversary
You can arrest the students but you can't arrest the truth and reality...
No, you arrest criminals, like people who break into buildings and threaten innocent people. Truth and reality are concepts. They aren't things you arrest. ....Wow...
France 24 was trying hard to make the protests seem controversial and anti semitic. Thank god for this speaker to clarify that it’s not.
Our solidarity with Palestine and student university movement!
Still a lot of Old Anti-War Hippies out here. We remember the Vietnam War. I protest with these students.
@ijvo1951 good for you!
@@williamerdman4888 We stopped the Vietnam and the Draft, got Women's Rights,, Equal Rights for All, etc.
It’s not pro-Palestinian, it’s about Pro-humanity !
How many times will the deadline be extended?
The young people in the USA, in Israel, and elsewhere in the world can make a change! They did it earlier also. Remember that once upon a time, when the USA was fighting a hypocritical and cruel war against a nation in distress, Vietnam, it was the young people who rose and discredited this war, made it impossible to continue, and, for the time being, they changed the world.
Yes paved the way for Khmer Rouge!
@@melburke5405 You're no historian, are you.
@@michellenorris8471 Yes I Am.
@@melburke5405 No, you're not.
@@melburke5405that was in Cambodia and it was USA supporting them
The American flag was burned while it was also on his A$$
The notion that Jewish students are unsafe ON THE UPPER WEST SIDE is laugheable
Do you know there are anti-Israeli protests going on?
Truly it's hysterical. They are just angry not getting their way like they do with Congress and the other AIPAC tools. Committed bc they are PAID.......and have Stocks.
Appalled by everything, ashamed of nothing, they are
You know nothing of which you speak.
@@williamerdman4888 yah, and you know everything
The western double standard couldn't be laid bear much clearer.
In the united states, politicians can be paid off by special interest groups and lobbies, and Israeli lobbies are embedded in the United States government they also have extreme power in the media.
The destiny of oppressors, murders, apartheid are doomed. They have to suffer humiliation and defeat. God is with oppressed and their supporters. These people, due to their uncorrupted conscience, have chosen to be on the right side of history! Bravo!
God ...Gave every nation their Youngsters,,, to speak up the truth..., Bless them
Speak ignorance.
Unfortunately this is not the case. The students are woefully ignorant of the real history and facts and this so called professor is spouting propaganda not facts. Research any talking points he makes and you will find they are not founded in the truth.
Yeh bunch of jokers. I have seen, 100's of videos asking what does that sign mean, Their response is "Honestly I don't know some one gave it tome". I don't know what truth this soul is talking about.
Thank you. Well stated.
@@pnike1274 well ...your poor soul know nothing , only ignorant cover with hate...
1000% agreed with the title.
Shame on the politicians
Those kids with the American flags look like the fraternity type.
Terrorists, who went over seas to invade someone's country and harass them.
@@Random6661 Exactly, the fraternity type.
Nice try presenter, but this didn't start on October 7th. The Palestinians have been suffering for 75 years under the brutal israeli Apartheid regime.
Yes there was a student movement in Germany in the late twenties and through the thirties too, they used to have book bonfires-I'm sure they'd be pleased that these CU students are grasping the baton.
Excellent observation! These students and lefties rarely have any grasp of history.
Commies starting up the pogroms again.
And their parents and communities supported their quest for social justice. 😢
Nah, the baton was taken by Israelis.
There are so many analogies to Germany in the thirties and forties and I can't understand how a people that went through those horrors would be prepared to inflict the same on others. The only way I could rationalise it, is the abused child that grows up without being told off when it misbehaves, and learns to be the abuser.
It's unbelievable!!
Why not highlight the Jewish Students advocating for Palestinian freedom that are on this campaign. It seems only those stating antisemitism and fears are picked out
Many thanks professor; you have light the darkness for people who don’t know what is going on..
Does no one remember that the Hamas charter calls for the complete destruction of Isreal?
Just give the Palestinians their land back
No it doesn't...
Don’t you remeber that Israel’s hony who is bibi has always talked about greater Israel covering Jordan, parts of Syria and Lebenan. Bibi has already proven his words into action and there you have it. Shame on u
@dianenorman3209 You have historical proof that it's their land. Can you provide one historical reference of such nation or country?
The likud party charter also calls for the erradication of Palestinians from their land while violently acting upon its ethnic cleansing goals.
She's prepared for war, with an iced coffee and some vocal fry. Palestine treats its women like equals, so her voice will go far and wide.
I'm proud of my younger generation
You should be disappointed
Can I second your pride - They will be able to say they were on the right side of history.
I’m not 😔
Im not. Idealists with out knowledge.
@@JoaoSoares-rs6ec you should be fixed
Israel should see this and declarer a unilateral ceasefire.
Brave bright and beautiful students are protesting. They are the hopes. Wake up everyone. Don't support genocide, no matter who they are.
Those 8 guys with American flags are embarrassing 😂😂😂 The profesor is 100% right ! Finally an educated opinion that is NOT propaganda 👏🏼
This is also liberal arts students against STEM students. Ivy League schools produce the workers for the defense manufacturing companies. These schools would need to stop granting engineering degrees, aerospace degrees, physics degrees, etc
Excellent interview. Thank you!
Thank you for this wonderful interview!
West getting their own line back at them, "you are not being on the right side if the history", which they started saying when India decided to purchase oil from Russia to help releive common Indians from growing inflation within and without the nation 🙏🇮🇳
Finally a coherent guest. Isn't it so much better when a person is not having to twist into a pretzel to try to make the lies make sense?
college students in america, history has shown over and over, are always on the right side of history.
Not this time when they are really supporting Hamas a Death Cult and Genocide Ideology
@@robertw3299 Brainwashing at work!
Nope
College students could not find "the right side of history" if you gave them a map. Also, they cannot find Zambia . . . duh.
💪 USA 💪 Israel
Congratulations Columbia students fro standing up for what you believe is right. Well done! I stand with you.
They say "We are all Hamas" and being violent to students such Jews.
So did the Brown shirts.
@@user-ir1pw4sf3v The victim card has lost its appeal, it has been found out 🤣🤣🤣
@malungisamaseko3155 ur calling for a cease fire , we aren't, how are we victims 😂😂😂😂😂
@@malungisamaseko3155so why is hamas using it
Can’t believe that French anchor said this all started on October 7th, this is why no one get’s their news from you guys !
2:00 I seriously doubt that all the property of this privileged student was destroyed by the police. There is such arrogance and entitlement here.
The civil rights movement for Palestinians feels like how fighting for LGBT rights was 20-some years ago. We eventually won the closed-minded by changing all of society’s opinion around them, and the old as they saw this change and wanted to stay in power.
THIS IS NOT POLITICAL! YOU WANT TO TALK “MORAL”!
Ah, but not supporting the hostages that are still in captivity. Sure, very humane.
Israel does not care about hostages. Did you not read about what the military did to some of them? You don't know about the"Hannibal Directive" but you still shout loudly?
You don’t know that
why don't you support the hostages?
Are you referring to the 30 or so Israeli citizens in Gaza, or the 9000+ Palestinians (men, women, and children) that have been taken from Gaza and the West Bank since 10/07, tortured and held without charge indefinitely?
I think who has forgotten about them is the Israel government, don’t understand how a government that has occupied Gaza for years cannot find a group of people. Especially being backed up by US army to find them.. Maybe the Israel government is to preoccupied killing people with the excuse everyone in Gaza is a terrorist.
"The Combined West." That's how they call us now. What a term. Perfect for something nasty.
Odd that- Most people have forgotten about Oct 7??😢
Two words for you: Hannibal Directive
Oct 6,5,4,3......... Way back to nakba-1948 is also forgotten by some people 😢😢
1918 is forgotten .
Stop supporting the atrocities being committed with US tax dollars
What are you talking about? Racist Jews won’t shut up about 10/7. Any mention of Palestinians and they tantrum like toddlers.
2:36 those shorts are more disrespectful to the American flag than burning it will ever be
Their entire message is wrong. If they want peace & freedom in Gaza they should really think about what that means. As far as our tax $ supporting Israel. That is literally the only thing our tax dollars are supposed to be for. To protect freedoms of Americans. Israel is a free democracy that is our greatest ally. Foreigners have come to this country trying to tell America how to be free is laughable
what a load of brainwashed drivel. Democracy? that disappeared a long time ago, you are owned by warmongering oligarchs and money laundering billionaires.
There's no foreigner in America
Rend l'Amérique du nord aux améridiens. The indigenous population has the right to expel you from their land stolen 300 years ago by your pathologically and hereditarily thieving ancestors
Just give the Palestinians their land back
Honor to those who stand for human rights. Anti-Zionism is not antisemitism, and Israel is apartheid, not a democracy.
Look at Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Iran, tell me wen was the last election in gaza our West bank,
You are so wrong. May God help u to open up your eyes, see the truth, the real truth. Dont fall for hamas lies n deception thru their pro hamas AlJazeera, CNN, BCC false reportings. Watch TBN, CBN real reportings instead.
Go and see for yourself
Yes mate
@@JoaoSoares-rs6ec Jordan, Syria and Egypt are certainly not democracies but two of these countries are close allies of the US.
Where was Khalidi when: Assad murdered 600 000 Syrian civilians ( many with poison gas ); or al Bashir wiped 250 000 Darfuri civilians ( many through forced starvation )?? Thought so - and that's just 2 examples from an extensive list of ACTUAL genocide: calling Khalidi hypocritical would be a compliment..
How this happened? Because west wanted to overthrow assad!!!
Nor has Syria ever had the gall to call itself a “democracy”
@@62Cristoforo Your illogic is embarrassing.
So, by your logic he shouldn’t speak up about this one? This one being perpetrated on his Palestinian people?
I have not heard any other side of this argument on this program. Is that fair reporting?
Mike Johnson: freedom for me but not for thee
Proud of these youngsters.
You should be disappointed
@@JoaoSoares-rs6ec 👏👏👏
France 24 is not perfect, but the sort of discussion we see hear would NOT be allowed on the UK broadcast media.
I think this is a peacful movement, calling for the end of another state
Look at her, 1:47 with her iced coffee or whatever it is- advocating for the destruction of the very same country and alliances that allow her to have the privileged point of view that she has.
The alliances with a genocide country are useful for whom?
She: Protests the killing, maiming and starving of a million kids. You: Karen out on her. Me Lol
Free palistine 🇯🇴🌹
😂😂😂
Obviously! Because it's not complicated at all if you have a heart, luckily our children have beautiful hearts
These students are doing the right thing. It’s their world now they can shape it however they see fit. Knowing that they care about the world gives me hope for humanity. Please take care of these kids the world depend on them!
0:25 - "It's been a tents week in New York City, at Columbia."
still waiting on any of my local or national western media to report on the chemical attack on students using the IDF spray. still waiting on any politician or university president or media outlet to show any concern whatsoever about islamophobia. but a few students cried and they get all of the media attention. please, rest of the world, help us. we've been taken over by a foreign country
I have just read Dr. Rashid Khalidi's book 'The Hundred Years' War on Palestine' part autobiography, part history of Israel's settler colonialism in Palestine, it is beautifully written.
The students are revolting! That is why they cover their faces.
What’s happening with the universities in Europe?
That won't happen, here in Europe we are closer to it. You can see the atrocities committed by Hamas and that there will be no peace with these terrorists.
What is the solution for the hostage still in the hands of Hamas?
Thank you, France 24.
Fortunately, the students are there to change something! STOP THE WAR S !
Thank you
The Dr. had me until he made the lame flippant remarks about Trump and the Charlottesville ridiculousness that was allowed by the political leaders of the time... granting protest permits both to Unite the Right and BLM and radical leftest, knowing full well what the result would be. Intellectual dishonesty and laziness. And there were good and bad actors on both sides, how can anyone say otherwise unless one was dishonest with themselves.
Age difference does not modify the history or the facts. History is on the side of Israelis.
These kids are telling the adults to grow the **** up I want a future
Who do these people think are going to employ them once they finished their studies alot will take jobs in the very system they are raging against, lets face you dont spend years at university to go and work at Burger King, they all want nice big salaries otherwise they wouldnt be there.
US is in big trouble
I think before getting an audience, they need to have their diapers changed.
Your guest presents an accurate overview of the situation.
What's he saying? The younger generation rather feeds on mainstream media.
You will also need more humanity, Jewish friend. You shouldn't be able to make everyone bleed because you're rich.
the "we love our country" students = "we love colonialism in all its murderous forms"
I've tried To buy the french version of Mr. Rashid Khalidi book : 100 years of war on Palestine. Unfortunatly I coudn't find any book. I Am frankly thinking To switch to English for good, and Forget le Français. Since two years, I watch only english vintage movies of Clarck Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Hedy Lamarr, and William Holden in HD versions, that you can not find in French.
Real news
This is a bipartisan problem. The funds going to Israel speaks volumes. Interview the students next time.
Student are book smart and are not jaded or bought yet. They have convictions in what the constitution and history declares about Liberty and Freedom. Courage is Gold!
All the time the history tell us the people they do things now in future they are wrong. You are right for that.