Why Palestine?: Reflections From Singapore
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7 April launch *full house* Those who have ordered the Book + Launch Ticket, you can self-collect your book at the launch. The venue is Common Ground Civic Centre Auditorium @ 21 Bedok North Street 1 (5min walk from Bedok MRT)
- From 6.30pm onwards: explore booths by fellow partners in solidarity such as Singapore Youth for Peace, Meja Conteng and Big Fry Illustrations
- Launch programme starts at 7.40pm: Conversation with author Walid Jumblatt Abdullah, moderated by Ameera Aslam, as he shares on how, in writing the book, he navigated emotion and rigour—especially amidst catastrophic conflict, and reckoned with myriad views and questions on Palestine, to grapple with the longstanding issue with truth, hope and reason.
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If you’ve ever wondered why people keep talking about Palestine, or the point of keeping up with a long-drawn conflict in the Middle East and what difference you could possibly make, this book is for you. Political analyst and podcaster Walid Jumblatt Abdullah takes on questions that Singaporeans have often raised about Palestine, laying out answers that clarify and inform.
Walid examines myths (“Could Gaza Have Been Singapore?”) and sheds light on the double standards of Western powers, to whom human rights seem to matter, except for where Palestine is concerned. Explaining how the Palestinians have been systematically dehumanised for decades, the book highlights how they continue to exist nevertheless, their very existence an act of resistance.
Why Palestine? is an illuminating starting point for newcomers to the issue, and a passionate primer that seasoned activists will welcome for capturing the heart and hope of a long-disenfranchised people and those who support them.
Why Palestine?: Reflections From Singapore
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Paperback (ships after 7 April)
$16.00 SGD
Paperback + Ticket (Book Collection at 7 April Launch)
$16.00 SGD
Reviews
"Why Palestine? is a rare, essential read that challenges readers to look beyond the headlines and think critically about a conflict that has spanned generations. This book is not just an academic work; it is an invitation to care, engage and stand in solidarity with a people whose hope and resilience continue to inspire." —Anthea Ong, Former Nominated Member of Parliament; Social Entrepreneur and Advocate; Co-Chair, Palestinian Scholarship Initiative
"Drawing from his firsthand experiences in the West Bank, his extensive academic expertise and the conversations he’s had with Singaporeans through Teh Tarik With Walid, he addresses pressing questions about the Israel-Palestine conflict with clarity and moral courage." —Ameera Aslam, Bestselling Author, Poet and Activist
“Professor Walid Jumblatt’s timely book is a MUST read for everyone who cares about Palestine and justice. It is written with passion, power and truth.” —Dr Ang Swee Chai, Author of From Beirut to Jerusalem; Co-Founder of Medical Aid for Palestinians; Orthopaedic Surgeon
“Incredibly comprehensive, honest, clear, heartfelt, balanced … Perfect for anyone still struggling to articulate their thoughts and position on Palestine.” —Oon Shu An, Actor and Writer
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