Finkelstein: facts are uncontroversial

"Israel & Palestine: Roots of Conflict, Prospects for Peace". A comprehensive speech of Norman Finkelstein. He explains why, contrary to common perceptions shaped by the commercial news media, the basic facts about the Israel-Palestine conflict are not controversial. (Seattle, May, 8, 2008, 102 min). (pdxjustice Media Productions)(Q&A)

The Lobby

The Israel lobby - The influence of AIPAC on US Foreign Policy (April 9, 2007). A 51 min episode of the Dutch documentary program Tegenlicht (Backlight) from the Dutch VPRO public television. Interviews with John Mearsheimer, Lawrence Wikerson, Richard Perle, Tony Judt, John Hagee, Earl Hilliard, Kenneth Roth, Michael Massing and Daniel Levy. "Is one allowed to question that reality, or is the pro-Israel lobby so strong, financially and politically, that the relationship with Israel is taboo and therefore unmentionable? And what happens to those who dare expose the unmentionable?"

Edward Said, May 8, 2003

The late Edward Said (1935 - 2003), was professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University and a sought-after commentator on Middle Eastern politics, as well as America's foremost spokesman for the Palestinian cause. Author of "Orientalism" (1978), an examination of Western perceptions of the Islamic world. His criticism extended to the United States, which he used to call a dishonest broker in the peace process due to its long-standing support for Israel. This video "Imperial Continuity: Palestine, Iraq, and U.S. Policy" (99 min) was produced by University of Washington, May 8, 2003. Care of ResearchChannel.

Shimon Peres, for what is worth

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January 30th, 2007. In Qatar (then Deputy Prime Minister) Israeli President Shimon Peres spoke at a Doha Debates Special event. Peres was questioned on a wide range of issues. (Transcript)

The Challenge of Jerusalem

Geneva, Annapolis and beyond. Panelists: Menachem Klein, a former member of the Israeli political advisory team for Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak; Ghaith Al-Omari, a former senior policy advisor to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas; Daniel Levy, director of the Prospects for Peace Initiative. (The Century Foundation, New York, NY, Feb 5th, 2008) (by Fora TV)