The refusal of Kanafani to “escape” from Gaza to California despite all the efforts of Mustafa is a in many respects a more poignant version of Plato’s depiction of Socrates’ refusal to escape prison despite all of the efforts of his friend Crito.
Perfect and heartbreaking. This is a real voice read by another read voice so that we, although far away, can be there in the heart of Gaza. Thank you.
“Our Palestinian people are in need of a reason to live in the world - one reason which is greater and more important than themselves, and we are their only hope for making this reason a reality” Ghassan Kanafani
@rukhsanakhan7564 Thanks for the comment. If you click on the description box, below the video, you will see there a button for the transcript. I'm not sure of the accuracy of the text. So here is a link to read the story in English: kanan48.wordpress.com/ghassan-kanafani/letter-from-gaza/
We decent human beings in the diaspora who stand against Israeli apartheid and oppression need to activate, connect and organise and start putting immense pressure on the hypocritical governments of the West who are propping up Israel, especially the US. We can: • Use our votes in elections and vote out any Pro-Israeli politicians. There are more of us around the world than there are Pro- Israelis, we can do this if we organise! This will scare the hell out of the “other team” and they will try to counter it but we can do it. • Second point and it’s almost more important. Most of us Pro- Palestinians are highly educated and now have money in our pockets. We need to put this into use for the cause. Companies, celebrities and politicians specifically in the West will not let anything come in the way of their income. If we organise and boycott any Pro-Israeli entity or person, they will soon change their tune, in the least they will stop their public support for Israel. • Third and final point, we need to do something to help good Palestinian leaders to take the leadership positions on the ground in Palestine to represent their people and capitalise on above points. They need to deliver a just two-state solution urgently. • We can do this, it might take a while but justice is on our side and we have to stand hand in hand with the Palestinians. The arc of history is long but it leans towards justice. Be part of making history, join us in freeing Palestine!
"The struggle for the liberation of Palestine, for a democratic secular state [ONE STATE] free from all forms of racial and religious discrimination is a vital part of the international struggle for justice and equality." -Ghassan Kanafani. The idea of having a "Jewish state" on any Palestinian land is the root cause of all problems.
Existence is Resistance ! Justice for Palestine !
The refusal of Kanafani to “escape” from Gaza to California despite all the efforts of Mustafa is a in many respects a more poignant version of Plato’s depiction of Socrates’ refusal to escape prison despite all of the efforts of his friend Crito.
Beautiful and heartbreaking.
I am weeping now.
Long live Palestine, falasteen
Perfect and heartbreaking. This is a real voice read by another read voice so that we, although far away, can be there in the heart of Gaza. Thank you.
Many thanks for the comment. Without any doubt, of all the clips that I uploaded on this channel this is my favourite and most valuable one.
The way he reads this with such considered subtlety and compassion is almost as moving as the piece itself. Rest in peace John Berger
I get really emotional after listening to this letter the man was great with the pen
How the writer describes Gaza, how the narrator adds a sensory dimension to the work, reminds me why I love lit. Thank you so much.
I hope you’re doing ok.
No words... 💔
he reads it perfectly.
I'm still listening till today,I won't stop until n unless I hear the sound. It was great, worth listening
I am at a loss for words alas my tears flowing.
Everything in Gaza was formed with sadness
Which is not confined to weeping;
It was something like reclamation of the amputated leg 😢
Beautiful heartbreaking 😢 May God help the Palestinians
“Our Palestinian people are in need of a reason to live in the world - one reason which is greater and more important than themselves, and we are their only hope for making this reason a reality” Ghassan Kanafani
Just live and smile, no matter what just live Palistines, just live, your existence is a miracle of modern history, just live!
Thank you very much for bringing this heart-felt life-giving reading to my life and enriching it !...This story is immensely powerful,...
Thank you for sharing this incredibly moving reading. I will never forget it.
Thank you for uploading this. I watch it every night before I go to sleep. Khanafani's prose, and Berger's rendition, are wonderful
Freedom for Palestine 🇵🇸
Well written and well read
No words ....❤❤❤🌹
Well read, Mr Berger.
Make it viral
thank you
Would love a full transcript of this
@rukhsanakhan7564 Thanks for the comment. If you click on the description box, below the video, you will see there a button for the transcript.
I'm not sure of the accuracy of the text. So here is a link to read the story in English:
kanan48.wordpress.com/ghassan-kanafani/letter-from-gaza/
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damn............
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We decent human beings in the diaspora who stand against Israeli apartheid and oppression need to activate, connect and organise and start putting immense pressure on the hypocritical governments of the West who are propping up Israel, especially the US. We can:
• Use our votes in elections and vote out any Pro-Israeli politicians. There are more of us around the world than there are Pro- Israelis, we can do this if we organise! This will scare the hell out of the “other team” and they will try to counter it but we can do it.
• Second point and it’s almost more important. Most of us Pro- Palestinians are highly educated and now have money in our pockets. We need to put this into use for the cause. Companies, celebrities and politicians specifically in the West will not let anything come in the way of their income. If we organise and boycott any Pro-Israeli entity or person, they will soon change their tune, in the least they will stop their public support for Israel.
• Third and final point, we need to do something to help good Palestinian leaders to take the leadership positions on the ground in Palestine to represent their people and capitalise on above points. They need to deliver a just two-state solution urgently.
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We can do this, it might take a while but justice is on our side and we have to stand hand in hand with the Palestinians. The arc of history is long but it leans towards justice. Be part of making history, join us in freeing Palestine!
"The struggle for the liberation of Palestine, for a democratic secular state [ONE STATE] free from all forms of racial and religious discrimination is a vital part of the international struggle for justice and equality." -Ghassan Kanafani.
The idea of having a "Jewish state" on any Palestinian land is the root cause of all problems.