Audio: Finkelstein at Birkbeck College (University of London) "How can we help the Palestinian cause?"01.23.2008 Indymedia UKOn Wednesday 23rd January, The Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS) hosted a workshop entitled "How can UK Residents Help the Palestinian Cause?" The guest speaker was Norman Finkelstein, and this audio is a record of the event. The first part consists of Finkelstein's Introductory remarks, and Part 2 is a recording of the workshop, and a short Q&A session.
Finkelstein's introductory remarks - mp3 (58MB)How can we help the Palestinian cause? - mp3 (79MB)During the workshop, Norman Finkelstein recommends 4 books as good introductory texts to the conflict. They are:1) Noam Chomsky - Fateful Triangle2) Robert Fisk - Pity the Nation3) Benny Morris - Righteous Victims ("good up until 1956")4) Zeev Maoz - Defending the HolylandIf you're thinking of reading them, try ordering them through your public library.Link to the Hebron report referred to by Finkelstein:http://www.btselem.org/English/Publications/Summaries/200705_Hebron.asp
