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Uploaded: 14 Dec 2025 (10 months ago) · Shared: 25 Feb 2026
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Uploaded: 14 Dec 2025 (10 months ago) · Shared: 25 Feb 2026
Duration: 1:14
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In this compelling discussion hosted by Mario Nawfal, renowned scholar Norman Finkelstein offers a critical analysis of the UN Security Council resolution regarding Gaza, international diplomacy, and the role of regional governments. The conversation delves deep into the geopolitical realities facing Arab Muslims and the broader international community, raising urgent questions about political sovereignty, human rights, and regional stability. As global attention remains focused on the Middle East, understanding these complex dynamics requires meaningful reflection on the shared histories and enduring values found across Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
Examining themes of faith, moral responsibility, and justice, this interview connects contemporary geopolitical struggles with foundational spiritual reminders embedded in the Quran, Torah, and Bible. Finkelstein's critical insights spark essential dialogue for viewers seeking a deeper understanding of early history, international policy, and the ongoing quest for peace. Watch to explore a thought-provoking analysis of power, diplomacy, and the future of Gaza.
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Who is Norman Finkelstein?Norman Gary Finkelstein (born 1953) is an American political scientist, activist, professor, and author. His primary fields of research are the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the politics of the Holocaust, an interest motivated by the experiences of his parents who were Jewish Holocaust survivors. Finkelstein is a graduate of Binghamton University and received his Ph.D in political science at Princeton University. He has held faculty positions at Brooklyn College, Rutgers University, Hunter College, New York University, and DePaul University where he was an assistant professor from 2001 to 2007.
Who is Mario Nawfal?Mario Nawfal (born 1989) is a Lebanese-Australian entrepreneur, business influencer, podcast host, and political commentator. Nawfal was born in Lebanon into a Lebanese Greek Orthodox Christian family. His family migrated to Australia when he was six years old.
Where is Palestine?Palestine is a geographic region in Western Asia. It is usually considered to include the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Israel, and in some definitions, some parts of western Jordan. The name was used by ancient Greek writers, and it was later used for the Roman province Syria Palaestina, the Byzantine Palaestina Prima, and the Islamic provincial district of Jund Filastin. The region comprises most of the territory claimed for the biblical regions known as the Land of Israel, the Holy Land or Promised Land. Historically, it has been known as the southern portion of wider regional designations such as Canaan, Syria, ash-Sham, and the Levant. Situated at a strategic location between Egypt, Syria and Arabia, and the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity, the region has a long and tumultuous history as a crossroads for religion, culture, commerce, and politics.
Where is Israel?Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Middle East. Located on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern shore of the Red Sea. It has land borders with Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan on the east, the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip to the east and west, respectively, and Egypt to the southwest.
What is Islam?One of the major religions of the world, Islam literally translates to "submission," as a follower of Islam (Muslims) devotes their life to that of their God. The religion began with the teachings of Muhammad in the 7th century. The theology of Islam is based on the Qur'an, which was given to Muhammad by God. Some of the major fundamental principles of Islam include the Five Pillars, which hope to unite all Muslims into a community. Two different factions of Muslims exist - the majority are known as Sunni, with a small percentage known as Shi'a - both predominantly reside throughout the Middle East. Muhammad died in 632 AD and the religion of Islam formally started after his death. The Quran was formally compiled and finalised in 650 AD, prior to which it was 'memorised' and written across many parchments.
What is Slave?Slavery is any system in which principles of property law are applied to people. Thus allowing individuals to own, buy and sell other individuals, as a de jure form of property. A slave is unable to withdraw unilaterally from such an arrangement and works without remuneration. Slavery began to exist before written history, in many cultures. A person could become enslaved from the time of their birth, capture, or purchase. While slavery was institutionally recognized by most societies, it has now been outlawed in all recognized countries, the last being Mauritania in 2007. Nevertheless, there are an estimated 45.8 million people subject to some form of modern slavery worldwide.
What is USA?The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States or America. It is a country comprising 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions. At 3.8 million square miles (9.8 million km2), the United States is the world's third or fourth largest country by total area and is slightly smaller than the entire continent of Europe's 3.9 million square miles (10.1 million km2). With a population of over 327 million people, the US is the third most populous country.
