Tag Archives: Saree Makdisi

The Banality of Israeli Evil: An Everyday Occupation

Posted on 29 March, 2010 by

An excellent talk by Saree Makdisi based on his book Palestine Inside Out: An Everyday Occupation. As one listens to the stories Makdisi relates of bureaucratic blocks and irrational rules and checkpoints, Hannah Arendt’s famous phrase ‘the banality of evil’ … Continue reading →

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Witnesses of the Ages: the Campaign to Preserve Mamilla Jerusalem Cemetery

Posted on 17 February, 2010 by

The Never Before Campaign people have put together another terrific short video — this one is for the Mamilla Campaign to preserve the historic Jerusalem cemetery.  Under the hafrada regime, the historic and sacred site has been threatened with desecration … Continue reading →

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A Museum of Intolerance in Jerusalem

Posted on 15 October, 2009 by

An excellent address by Saree Makdisi who was in Australia recently as the 2009 recipient of the Adelaide-based Edward Said Memorial Lecture (there is also a US-based Edward Said Memorial lecture series). The second half of this 60 minute address … Continue reading →

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