Growing Support at American Universities for Violent Palestinian Resistance
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Hello listeners,
Wars—like the one between Israel and Hamas—are not only fought on the battlefield, but they are also fought through stories. In today’s episode, I interview Eman Abdelhadi, an American academic, activist, and organizer in the Free Palestine movement. Abdelhadi shares a perspective on Israel that, while controversial, is gaining influence across the United States, particularly on college campuses.
A recent Pew survey revealed that 34% of Americans under 30 find Hamas' reasons for fighting Israel to be valid, and only 16% of Americans under 30 support continued U.S. military aid to Israel. If you align with the Free Palestine movement, Eman’s story may resonate deeply. If you support Israel, it may be challenging and even frustrating to hear. But regardless of where you stand, I believe there is value in listening to a view that is shaping more and more of the American discourse on this issue.
Correction: An earlier version of this story mistakenly said “only 16% of Americans support continued U.S. military aid to Israel.” The correct stat is “only 16% of Americans under 30 support continued U.S. military aid to Israel.” We regret the error and have corrected it.