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Edward Said's legacy and the Palestine never called empty
Original: Edward Said, and the Palestine that was never an empty desert [from FB post by We Stand With Francesca Albanese ] # Edwa
Supporters of UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese are sharing reflections on Edward Said, born in Jerusalem on November 1, 1935, whose work challenged the claim that Palestine was 'a land without a people'. The posts mark his birthday and highlight his argument that this false historiography was used to justify the founding of Israel and the displacement of Palestinians.
Why now: The date marks Edward Said's birthday, prompting tributes linking his scholarship to current debates over Palestine.
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- Edward Said, and the Palestine that was never an empty desert [from FB post by We Stand With Francesca Albanese ] # EdwardSaid was born on November 1, 1935, in Jerusalem, Palestine. He dedicated his work to dismantling the false historiography used to justify the founding of… · Peter_Link@expressional.social · 7
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