Occupation, colonialism and imperialism: why capitalism oppresses Palestine
Saturday 2:10 PM
Israel’s assault on Palestine is one of the clearest examples of imperialism in action. Over its nearly 80 year history, Israel has carried out occupations, genocide, apartheid, and military domination - all backed by major global powers.
This session will explore why capitalism drives imperialism and its relationship to the oppression of Palestine today.
Recommended Readings
- The fight for Palestine continues as long as Israel and Western imperialism exist by Jasmine Duff in Red Flag
- Australia, Israel and US imperialism: explaining the bloody embrace by Jerome Small in Red Flag
- How can Palestine be free? by Omar Hassan in Red Flag