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Black September Outs Black September Outs
Call Number: CE 338Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Various people present during Black September in Jordan 1970. John Bonar describes what he saw during Black September in Jabal Hussein, the oldest refugee camp (1948 refugees) in Jordan. Analysis by on the need for the Palestinian Resistance Movement to operate outside of Jordan. The position of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine on their strategy and the different fronts of struggle against their enemy, Israel. Criticism of the role of journalists who were not present in the main areas of fighting, for creating accounts from their hotels. The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine on the events leading up to Black September. The Palestinian Resistance Movement’s analysis of Jordan before Black September and goal of creating unity among various Palestinian organizations for recognition and integration into the political life of Jordan. Challenging that Bedouins intentionally injured guerillas (fedayeen) in the hospitals. Bonar expressed resentment at the US government for providing weapons to the Jordanian government. Jordanian government prevented the Red Cross and Palestinian Red Crescent Society to get humanitarian aid to the wounded and dead; brief description of the reasons for the creation of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society. Jordanian position on the Palestinian Resistance movement in Jordan, that it needs leave.
Israel Shahak Israel Shahak
Date: 1/1/1972Call Number: CE 340Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Israeli Human Rights Activist Israel Shahak discusses whether the resistance in Gaza and the West Bank have been crushed. Claims that the resistance out of Gaza was a result of Israeli repression but that Palestinians need to create propaganda in Israel if they want Israelis to be their partners. While claiming to be anti-Zionist he criticizes the Palestinian left, specifically the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, because of their reluctance to share platforms with Israeli Jews.
George M. Weightman Interviews George M. Weightman Interviews
Call Number: CE 344Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Criticizes the Lebanese government, and particularly the Maronite Christian Phalangist party, for collaborating with the US to thwart Palestinian Resistance in Lebanon. Brief translation of press conference given by Yasser Arafat in Syria on 20 October 1969 in which Arafat affirms the right of the Palestinians to fight against Israel and criticizes US involvement in undermining Palestinian guerillas in Lebanon. Arafat also discusses the vulnerability of Arab regimes to their populace because of their support of the Palestinians. American Sociologist George M. Weightman discusses how convoluted and unstable Lebanese politics are because of religious sectarianism. Criticizes the unchecked power of Lebanese President Gemayel for his collaboration with the US and the unrepresentative nature of the composition of the Lebanese parliament. Also exposes the sectarianism of political parties in Lebanon. Criticizes the racism and classism of Phalangists in Lebanon. Weightman distinguishes between Syrian and Iraqi Ba’athist parties and the challenges by minorities and Israel each face. Argues that Syria is more responsible to its people’s demands than either Lebanon or Israel who claim to be democracies. Argues Syria is right to believe that it will be attacked because of Israelis historical hostility. Criticizes the New York Times for propagating the notion that Israel is in danger of being attacked “again” as it falsely claims it was during the 1967 War.