Palestinian History of Non-Violence

[georgephillip]

From May 2011:

"You wouldn't know it from the media coverage, but peaceful protests are nothing new for Palestinians. But if they are to succeed this time, the West needs to start paying attention..."

"Last weekend, as tens of thousands of unarmed refugees marched toward Israel from all sides in a symbolic effort to reclaim their right of return, the world suddenly discovered the power of Palestinian nonviolence..."

"The world shouldn't have been so surprised.

"The truth is that there is a long, rich history of nonviolent Palestinian resistance dating back well before 1948, when the state of Israel was established atop a depopulated Palestine.

"It has just never captured the world's attention the way violent acts have."

The truth of mass non-violent opposition to Zionist colonization in Palestine turning to violence dates to the mid-1930s:

"In the early 1930s, numerous protests and demonstrations against the Zionist agenda were held, and the British mandatory government was swift to crack down. The iconic image of Palestinian notable Musa Kazim al-Husseini being beaten down during a protest in 1933 by mounted British soldiers comes to mind.

"It wasn't until nonviolent protests were met with severe repression that Palestinian guerrilla movements began.

"After the 81-year-old Husseini died a few months after being beaten, a young imam living in Haifa named Sheikh Izz ad-Din al-Qassam (the namesake of Hamas's military wing) organized the first militant operation against the British mandatory government.

"His death in battle with British soldiers sparked the Arab rebellion that began in 1936 and lasted until 1939."

Palestine's Hidden History of Nonviolence - By Yousef Munayyer | Foreign Policy

Early Zionists made no secret of their dependence on violence for the annexation of Palestine. Today's Zionists never miss a chance to blame their victims for any sort of protest, be it violent or not.

 

[Lipush]

Cheap Palestinian propaganda.

 

[P F Tinmore]

From May 2011:

"You wouldn't know it from the media coverage, but peaceful protests are nothing new for Palestinians. But if they are to succeed this time, the West needs to start paying attention..."

"Last weekend, as tens of thousands of unarmed refugees marched toward Israel from all sides in a symbolic effort to reclaim their right of return, the world suddenly discovered the power of Palestinian nonviolence..."

"The world shouldn't have been so surprised.

"The truth is that there is a long, rich history of nonviolent Palestinian resistance dating back well before 1948, when the state of Israel was established atop a depopulated Palestine.

"It has just never captured the world's attention the way violent acts have."

The truth of mass non-violent opposition to Zionist colonization in Palestine turning to violence dates to the mid-1930s:

"In the early 1930s, numerous protests and demonstrations against the Zionist agenda were held, and the British mandatory government was swift to crack down. The iconic image of Palestinian notable Musa Kazim al-Husseini being beaten down during a protest in 1933 by mounted British soldiers comes to mind.

"It wasn't until nonviolent protests were met with severe repression that Palestinian guerrilla movements began.

"After the 81-year-old Husseini died a few months after being beaten, a young imam living in Haifa named Sheikh Izz ad-Din al-Qassam (the namesake of Hamas's military wing) organized the first militant operation against the British mandatory government.

"His death in battle with British soldiers sparked the Arab rebellion that began in 1936 and lasted until 1939."

Palestine's Hidden History of Nonviolence - By Yousef Munayyer | Foreign Policy

Early Zionists made no secret of their dependence on violence for the annexation of Palestine. Today's Zionists never miss a chance to blame their victims for any sort of protest, be it violent or not.

"In the early 1930s, numerous protests and demonstrations against the Zionist agenda were held, and the British mandatory government was swift to crack down.

Was that the "administrative assistance and advise" that the mandatory was to render to the Palestinians to lead them to independence?

 

[georgephillip]

Cheap Palestinian propaganda.

History troubles you, doesn't it?

"Indeed, by the issuance of the Balfour Declaration in 1917, well before the establishment of the state of Israel, and during a period when the Jewish population of historic Palestine had yet to reach 10 percent, the native Arabs of Palestine could already see that their hopes for self-determination -- in a homeland where they constituted a vast majority -- were being jeopardized by their soon-to-be colonial master."

It often has that effect on colonial masters.

Palestine's Hidden History of Nonviolence - By Yousef Munayyer | Foreign Policy

 

[Bloodrock44]

Cheap Palestinian propaganda.

History troubles you, doesn't it?

"Indeed, by the issuance of the Balfour Declaration in 1917, well before the establishment of the state of Israel, and during a period when the Jewish population of historic Palestine had yet to reach 10 percent, the native Arabs of Palestine could already see that their hopes for self-determination -- in a homeland where they constituted a vast majority -- were being jeopardized by their soon-to-be colonial master."

It often has that effect on colonial masters.

Palestine's Hidden History of Nonviolence - By Yousef Munayyer | Foreign Policy

Yes. Yes. A bunch of Gandhi's they are.

 

[georgephillip]

From May 2011:

"You wouldn't know it from the media coverage, but peaceful protests are nothing new for Palestinians. But if they are to succeed this time, the West needs to start paying attention..."

"Last weekend, as tens of thousands of unarmed refugees marched toward Israel from all sides in a symbolic effort to reclaim their right of return, the world suddenly discovered the power of Palestinian nonviolence..."

"The world shouldn't have been so surprised.

"The truth is that there is a long, rich history of nonviolent Palestinian resistance dating back well before 1948, when the state of Israel was established atop a depopulated Palestine.

"It has just never captured the world's attention the way violent acts have."

The truth of mass non-violent opposition to Zionist colonization in Palestine turning to violence dates to the mid-1930s:

"In the early 1930s, numerous protests and demonstrations against the Zionist agenda were held, and the British mandatory government was swift to crack down. The iconic image of Palestinian notable Musa Kazim al-Husseini being beaten down during a protest in 1933 by mounted British soldiers comes to mind.

"It wasn't until nonviolent protests were met with severe repression that Palestinian guerrilla movements began.

"After the 81-year-old Husseini died a few months after being beaten, a young imam living in Haifa named Sheikh Izz ad-Din al-Qassam (the namesake of Hamas's military wing) organized the first militant operation against the British mandatory government.

"His death in battle with British soldiers sparked the Arab rebellion that began in 1936 and lasted until 1939."

Palestine's Hidden History of Nonviolence - By Yousef Munayyer | Foreign Policy

Early Zionists made no secret of their dependence on violence for the annexation of Palestine. Today's Zionists never miss a chance to blame their victims for any sort of protest, be it violent or not.

"In the early 1930s, numerous protests and demonstrations against the Zionist agenda were held, and the British mandatory government was swift to crack down.

Was that the "administrative assistance and advise" that the mandatory was to render to the Palestinians to lead them to independence?

Are you implying Baron Rothschild lied to the "existing non-Jewish community in Palestine.?

"His Majesty's government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people, and will use their best endeavours to facilitate the achievement of this object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine..."

Balfour Declaration - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Lipush]

Cheap Palestinian propaganda.

History troubles you, doesn't it?

"Indeed, by the issuance of the Balfour Declaration in 1917, well before the establishment of the state of Israel, and during a period when the Jewish population of historic Palestine had yet to reach 10 percent, the native Arabs of Palestine could already see that their hopes for self-determination -- in a homeland where they constituted a vast majority -- were being jeopardized by their soon-to-be colonial master."

It often has that effect on colonial masters.

Palestine's Hidden History of Nonviolence - By Yousef Munayyer | Foreign Policy

I am simply starting to learn your own language, Georgie

 

[georgephillip]

Cheap Palestinian propaganda.

History troubles you, doesn't it?

"Indeed, by the issuance of the Balfour Declaration in 1917, well before the establishment of the state of Israel, and during a period when the Jewish population of historic Palestine had yet to reach 10 percent, the native Arabs of Palestine could already see that their hopes for self-determination -- in a homeland where they constituted a vast majority -- were being jeopardized by their soon-to-be colonial master."

It often has that effect on colonial masters.

Palestine's Hidden History of Nonviolence - By Yousef Munayyer | Foreign Policy

Yes. Yes. A bunch of Gandhi's they are.

And here are a few of their names:

"Resistance to Zionism during this period was characterized by various efforts led by elite members of Arab society who raised awareness about the dangers Zionism posed. Just before the war, Palestine saw a huge spike in new newspapers, and writers and editors such as Ruhi al-Khalidi, Najib Nassar, and Isa al-Isa regularly zeroed in on the threat of Zionism to Palestinian life."

How did the invading Jews and their British Lords respond to Arab non-violence?

Palestine's Hidden History of Nonviolence - By Yousef Munayyer | Foreign Policy

 

[P F Tinmore]

History troubles you, doesn't it?

"Indeed, by the issuance of the Balfour Declaration in 1917, well before the establishment of the state of Israel, and during a period when the Jewish population of historic Palestine had yet to reach 10 percent, the native Arabs of Palestine could already see that their hopes for self-determination -- in a homeland where they constituted a vast majority -- were being jeopardized by their soon-to-be colonial master."

It often has that effect on colonial masters.

Palestine's Hidden History of Nonviolence - By Yousef Munayyer | Foreign Policy

Yes. Yes. A bunch of Gandhi's they are.

And here are a few of their names:

"Resistance to Zionism during this period was characterized by various efforts led by elite members of Arab society who raised awareness about the dangers Zionism posed. Just before the war, Palestine saw a huge spike in new newspapers, and writers and editors such as Ruhi al-Khalidi, Najib Nassar, and Isa al-Isa regularly zeroed in on the threat of Zionism to Palestinian life."

How did the invading Jews and their British Lords respond to Arab non-violence?

Palestine's Hidden History of Nonviolence - By Yousef Munayyer | Foreign Policy

The entire Palestinian leadership was jailed, exiled, or killed.

 

[Roudy]

From May 2011:

"You wouldn't know it from the media coverage, but peaceful protests are nothing new for Palestinians. But if they are to succeed this time, the West needs to start paying attention..."

"Last weekend, as tens of thousands of unarmed refugees marched toward Israel from all sides in a symbolic effort to reclaim their right of return, the world suddenly discovered the power of Palestinian nonviolence..."

"The world shouldn't have been so surprised.

"The truth is that there is a long, rich history of nonviolent Palestinian resistance dating back well before 1948, when the state of Israel was established atop a depopulated Palestine.

"It has just never captured the world's attention the way violent acts have."

The truth of mass non-violent opposition to Zionist colonization in Palestine turning to violence dates to the mid-1930s:

"In the early 1930s, numerous protests and demonstrations against the Zionist agenda were held, and the British mandatory government was swift to crack down. The iconic image of Palestinian notable Musa Kazim al-Husseini being beaten down during a protest in 1933 by mounted British soldiers comes to mind.

"It wasn't until nonviolent protests were met with severe repression that Palestinian guerrilla movements began.

"After the 81-year-old Husseini died a few months after being beaten, a young imam living in Haifa named Sheikh Izz ad-Din al-Qassam (the namesake of Hamas's military wing) organized the first militant operation against the British mandatory government.

"His death in battle with British soldiers sparked the Arab rebellion that began in 1936 and lasted until 1939."

Palestine's Hidden History of Nonviolence - By Yousef Munayyer | Foreign Policy

Early Zionists made no secret of their dependence on violence for the annexation of Palestine. Today's Zionists never miss a chance to blame their victims for any sort of protest, be it violent or not.

The thread title is an oxymoron.

Amin Al Husseini: Nazi Father of Jihad, Al Qaeda, Arafat, Saddam Hussein and the Muslim Brotherhood - Tell The Children The Truth - Homepage

 

[georgephillip]

From May 2011:

"You wouldn't know it from the media coverage, but peaceful protests are nothing new for Palestinians. But if they are to succeed this time, the West needs to start paying attention..."

"Last weekend, as tens of thousands of unarmed refugees marched toward Israel from all sides in a symbolic effort to reclaim their right of return, the world suddenly discovered the power of Palestinian nonviolence..."

"The world shouldn't have been so surprised.

"The truth is that there is a long, rich history of nonviolent Palestinian resistance dating back well before 1948, when the state of Israel was established atop a depopulated Palestine.

"It has just never captured the world's attention the way violent acts have."

The truth of mass non-violent opposition to Zionist colonization in Palestine turning to violence dates to the mid-1930s:

"In the early 1930s, numerous protests and demonstrations against the Zionist agenda were held, and the British mandatory government was swift to crack down. The iconic image of Palestinian notable Musa Kazim al-Husseini being beaten down during a protest in 1933 by mounted British soldiers comes to mind.

"It wasn't until nonviolent protests were met with severe repression that Palestinian guerrilla movements began.

"After the 81-year-old Husseini died a few months after being beaten, a young imam living in Haifa named Sheikh Izz ad-Din al-Qassam (the namesake of Hamas's military wing) organized the first militant operation against the British mandatory government.

"His death in battle with British soldiers sparked the Arab rebellion that began in 1936 and lasted until 1939."

Palestine's Hidden History of Nonviolence - By Yousef Munayyer | Foreign Policy

Early Zionists made no secret of their dependence on violence for the annexation of Palestine. Today's Zionists never miss a chance to blame their victims for any sort of protest, be it violent or not.

The thread title is an oxymoron.

Amin Al Husseini: Nazi Father of Jihad, Al Qaeda, Arafat, Saddam Hussein and the Muslim Brotherhood - Tell The Children The Truth - Homepage

"There are more than 50 Israeli laws that discriminate against Palestinian citizens of Israel in all areas of life, including their rights to political participation, access to land, education, state budget resources, and criminal procedures. Some of the laws also violate the rights of Palestinians living in the 1967 OPT and Palestinian refugees.

"You can also see Adalah's Brief on Discriminatory Laws and Bills Since 2009, and compiled Pending Discriminatory Bills in the 19th Israeli Knesset.
This database collects text, analyses, and legal action for present and proposed discriminatory laws in Israel and the OPT. Please explore..."

Adalah - The Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel

 

[georgephillip]

Yes. Yes. A bunch of Gandhi's they are.

And here are a few of their names:

"Resistance to Zionism during this period was characterized by various efforts led by elite members of Arab society who raised awareness about the dangers Zionism posed. Just before the war, Palestine saw a huge spike in new newspapers, and writers and editors such as Ruhi al-Khalidi, Najib Nassar, and Isa al-Isa regularly zeroed in on the threat of Zionism to Palestinian life."

How did the invading Jews and their British Lords respond to Arab non-violence?

Palestine's Hidden History of Nonviolence - By Yousef Munayyer | Foreign Policy

The entire Palestinian leadership was jailed, exiled, or killed.

From Wiki:

"The 1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine was a nationalist uprising by Palestinian Arabs in Mandatory Palestine against British colonial rule, motivated by opposition to mass Jewish immigration..."

"The second phase, which began late in 1937, was a violent and peasant-led resistance movement that increasingly targeted British forces.[11]

"During this phase, the rebellion was brutally suppressed by the British Army and the Palestine Police Force using repressive measures that were intended to intimidate the Arab population and undermine popular support for the revolt.[11]

"According to official British figures covering the whole revolt, the army and police killed more than 2,000 Arabs in combat, 108 were hanged,[8] and 961 died because of gang and terrorist activities.[1]

"In an analysis of the British statistics, Walid Khalidi estimates 19,792 casualties for the Arabs, with 5,032 dead: 3,832 killed by the British and 1,200 dead because of terrorism, and 14,760 wounded.[1]

"Over ten percent of the adult male Palestinian Arab population between 20 and 60 was killed, wounded, imprisoned or exiled.[12]

"Estimates of the number of Palestinian Jews killed range from 91[13] to several hundred."