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Published in May of 2021
SUMMARY: Lord Daniel Finkelstein, a journalist and member of the House of Lords, shares his insights as a member of the Jewish diaspora. He delves into his family’s history before, during, and after the Holocaust, emphasizing how these experiences have shaped his views on the current situation in Israel. Finkelstein discusses the profound impact of the Holocaust on Jewish identity and the collective consciousness of the Jewish people, highlighting its significance in understanding the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the importance of historical context in shaping contemporary perspectives and policies related to Israel and Palestine.
KEY QUOTE: “I have never been starry eyed about Israel – and I am not an Israeli. But I have always believed that the existence and security of the state of Israel is essential to the Jewish people even though I understand that it been the creation of various wars and those are never nice creations.”
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