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Great article. I've learned so much.

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Of all I’d read about this history I’d never come across Lord Montagu’s full statement, which lays it out so well, and so presciently. Thankyou Paul Keeler and Muhammad for hosting

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Knowledge of history is critical. Thank you for posting this article.

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jazakAllahukhayr, made this into a poster series to share

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Thank you for sharing your insights, Muhammad. Your article poignantly underscores the intricate ways in which power relations sculpt our comprehension of the world, echoing Foucault's assertion that discourses are saturated with power since they both produce and are products of knowledge. This interplay is vividly manifest in the Palestinian context, where a narrative has been engineered to dehumanize and demonize its people—a narrative starkly disconnected from reality. Yet, the rise of technology has ushered in a new era of transparency. The global audience is now bearing witness to the unfolding events, challenging and questioning the long-held Western narrative, fostering a shift towards a more nuanced understanding.

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