Everything must be put within Israel’s settler colonial agenda because there is a logic to it that then helps us understand what is happening on the ground today. However, this settler colonial framing is rarely used, nor does it seem to be taken seriously.
Three stages of settler colonialism: Judaization, pacification and normalization
Not only are there the established illegal settlements but there are now 250 illegal outposts where the government has provided infrastructure, weapons and vehicles enabling the settlers to terrorize the Palestinians. It is all part of Israel’s Judaization of Palestine that is pushing the Palestinians off their land.
Pacification continues not only in the Jordan Valley, Masafer Yatta and Gaza but also in Iran and Lebanon where Israel seeks to break all forms of resistance so it can be the military hegemon in the region.
The Abraham Accords have not gone away as Israel and US continue the normalization process not only within historic Palestine, but which is even spreading into the Muslim countries. Israel doesn’t need everyone to join the Accords but to be “Israel friendly”.
View Jeff’s update to understand what is happening and why the Palestinians are stuck in a paralysis. Jeff goes on to suggest four new campaigns to help us be more effective and strategic. As always, Palestinians need to be at the center of what we are doing and leading the way so how can they be empowered?
What has been established and what is missing
A summary about what could make a difference