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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.
Yasser Arafat in Damascus Syria (in arabic)
Date: 10/20/1969Call Number: CE 343 R1Format: Reel 1Producers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
A press conference with Fatah leader Yasser Arafat in Damscus, Syria (in Arabic). Arafat affirms the righteousness of the Palestinian Resistance movement to resist the Zionist colonization of Palestine and the necessity for it to be supported by other Arab states.
Interview with George Tuma
Call Number: CE 345AFormat: 3 3/4 ips Side AProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Syrian Ambassador to the UN, George Tomeh, affirms that the Palestinian right to resist occupation is supported by International Law. Argues that resistance is necessary in the context of “bankrupt diplomacy” and harsh realities for young Palestinians. He discusses the fallacy of Zionist doctrine and the illegal ways the state of Israel was established. He also discusses the work of many American and British scholars and journalists to expose Israeli aggression against Palestinians, despite the US media control by Zionists, and details Israeli illegal occupation of Jerusalem and its impact on Palestinians.
Interview with Phyllis Kotite
Call Number: CE 346Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Phyllis Kotite discusses UN Resolution 242 calling for Israel to end its illegal occupation of Palestinian and Arab lands since 1967. Israeli non-compliance is criticized and Arab (particularly Egyptian President Nasser) support for the Resolution. She criticizes the role of the US media for its uncritical support of Israel and the US position. How US policy in the Arab world, and its relationship with Israel, creates animosity towards the US and closer ties to the USSR. The relationship of the USSR to Arab states and its position towards Palestinian guerrillas.
Interview with Elias Toma
Call Number: CE 347Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Israeli-Arab Economist Elias Toma explains the situation of Palestinian citizens of Israel. He laments their minority status; living under military rule; discrimination in education, employment; and land confiscation since 1948. He exposes Israeli expropriation of Arab land for Jewish-only settlements. He also blames the Arab regimes as well as the Jewish militias for creating the refugee problem. He explains that the return of refugees to their homes is impractical and argues for their resettlement to non-Arab countries. The Israeli-Arabs connections to other Arabs are threatened by the racism of the Israeli state. He also expresses the desire of Israeli-Arabs to be equal citizens in Israel while not challenging its basic existence.
Toma discusses Arab-Israeli participation in Israeli politics including their criticisms of the State. He also argues that Arabs need to recognize the state of Israel. He argues for Jerusalem to be under international control given Israel’s discrimination towards Palestinians and other Arabs.
The UN Man and the Refugee
Call Number: CE 348Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
John H. Davis discuss the precarious existence of Palestinian refugees. Criticizes the conditions that the refugees have faced since 1948 and the worsening of their situation since 1967. Discusses Israeli policy of demolishing Arabs’ homes in Jerusalem to make way for Jewish-only settlements. Laments the challenges for Palestinians worldwide, under occupation and with limited rights in the State of Israel.
Musa al-Alami discusses the program he has started which supports and educates boys orphaned by the 1967 War. He details the hardships they face as a result of Israeli aggression and increased control of the Palestinian economy.
Syrian Ambassador to the UN George Tuma Talks
Date: 10/1/1969Call Number: CE 351AFormat: 3 3/4 ips Side AProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Syrian Ambassador to the UN, George Tuma, discusses American ignorance of the Middle East. Criticizes Zionist propaganda for falsely claiming it liberated the Occupied Territories and wanting peace. Discusses the forced removal of Palestinians from their homeland which the International community supports. Discusses the righteousness of the Palestinian case in International Law.
Abdel Wahab sings "The Palestinian Cause"
Call Number: CE 351BFormat: 3 3/4 ips Side BProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
A concert with Egyptian composer, songwriter, and musician Mohammed Abdel Wahab singing the "The Palestinian Cause" (Qadi'et Falesteen)
Arab-Israeli Discussion
Date: 3/31/1966Call Number: CE 349Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
A heated debate between Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israeli students at UC Berkeley. The Palestinian proponent states that the problems stem from the racist nature of Zionism, its exclusivity to Jews, and false claims to Palestine as the Jewish homeland.
Interview with Nellie Zaibak
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 350Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Nellie Zaibak debunks US claims of neutrality in the Middle East made by US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. She discusses US attempts to reach a consensus differing from UN Resolution 242, despite broad support for it within the UN. Discusses the close relationship of Apartheid regime in South Africa and Israel. Criticizes the press for siding with the glaring lies in Kissinger’s claims.
