Passionate Palestinian Advocate Addresses Oxford Union, Demanding Equality and Freedom for His People
In a powerful and poignant address at the Oxford Union, Palestinian author and human rights activist Susan Abulhawa spoke out against the Israeli government, accusing it of systemic violence and apartheid.
Abulhawa's speech, delivered in the spirit of Malcolm X and James Baldwin, who faced similar supremacist ideologies in the past, resonated deeply with the audience, leaving them in stunned silence.
The motion 'This House Believes Israel Is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide' passed with overwhelming support at the Oxford Union, with 278 votes in favor and 59 against. Abulhawa's speech was a significant contribution to this debate.
Abulhawa spoke directly to Zionists, accusing them of kicking Palestinians out of their homes and homeland, and of not understanding the sacredness of the olive trees. She referenced conversations among early Zionists who planned and implemented the violent colonization of Palestine and the annihilation of her native people.
Abulhawa highlighted the indignity of debating those who think Palestinian life choices should be to leave their homeland, submit to supremacy, or die politely and quietly. She criticized the Israeli government for legitimizing the carpet bombing of defenseless indigenous societies.
Abulhawa's speech was not intended to convince the audience of anything, but rather to speak to generations not yet born and for the chronicles of this extraordinary time. She emphasized the enduring spirit of the Palestinian people and their resilience in the face of adversity.
Abulhawa shared personal anecdotes, such as witnessing a nine-year-old boy in Gaza who had his hands and part of his face blown off from a booby-trapped can of food left behind by Israeli soldiers. She also mentioned Israeli politicians such as Ariel Sharon and Ehud Barak, documenting their roles in policies and military actions during the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
Abulhawa also criticized the Israeli government for invoking Europe's Holocaust and accusing critics of anti-Semitism, while expecting people to suspend fundamental human reason to believe their actions are justified.
The Israeli government has been accused of daily sniping of children with so-called 'kill shots' and bombing entire neighborhoods that bury families alive, which they claim as self-defense. Aaron Sofer, an Israeli political adviser, stated in 2018 that 'we have to kill and kill and kill, all day, every day.'
Abulhawa's speech was not just a condemnation of the past and present, but also a call for hope. She expressed hope for a future where justice prevails and Palestine is restored as a beacon of pluralism and peace.
Abulhawa is the founder of the NGO Playgrounds for Palestine, and her speech at the Oxford Union is being hailed as a pivotal moment and a searing testament to the Palestinian struggle. Her words serve as a reminder that the fight for justice and peace continues.
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