Thanks for your question. That's actually the opposite of his beliefs: In his website and blog, he specifically advocates *against* a two-state solution that could potentially promote coexistence and mutually assured safety. He does not recognize the right of Israel to exist as a Jewish state, and instead advocates for its abolition.
He has further praised the murder, rape, and kidnapping of civilians on October 7th as a "ghetto uprising." Although he's also simultaneously said that October 7th was a "false flag" event and that those people weren't killed by Hamas, but by Israel's own government. I personally find these kinds of conspiracy theories hurtful and gross. ᐧ On Thu, Dec 5, 2024 at 10:40 AM Kathy Madison <kathymadi...@mac.com> wrote: > From what I understand about Mazin Qumsiyeh, he is focused on the peaceful > coexistence. > He talks about a brutal occupation of Palestine by Israel, and perhaps > that is why people find him to be a “terrorist.” > I personally am looking forward to hearing what he has to say. > This presentation is an opportunity to learn, to ask questions, and to > appreciate different points of view. > With respect, I would ask you Jonathan, what has formed your opinion about > him? > Have you read his books, listened to him speak, or encountered him on > social media? > > Sincerely, > Kathy Madison > > > > On Dec 5, 2024, at 10:21 AM, Jonathan Sheffi <jshe...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I believe that my specific criticism of Mazin Qumsiyeh is being confused > with apathy towards Gazans. Nobody is asking anyone not to care about > Gazans. I hope that both Gazans and Israelis will be released from the iron > fist of Hamas soon, and that the safety and security of both Gazans and > Israelis will be mutually assured. > > That's not what this speaker advocates for. He wants to abolish Israel as > a Jewish state. He feels Jews have no connection to the land of Israel. He > traffics in many anti-Jewish tropes. He's not shy about it. He has said it > repeatedly all over the internet. > > Try this thought experiment: Someone invites a speaker who publicly > supports the abolition of Native American reservations in America, claiming > they have no ties to their land. Or a speaker who praises the death of > George Floyd, and hopes for many more killings of unarmed black people by > cops. Or a speaker who feels that black and brown people don't belong in > America and should "go back where they came from." > > How would you feel? > > We'd agree that those speakers have the right to present their views, but > I hope we would also agree that such speakers wouldn't advance the > conversations on indigenous rights or race relations in productive ways. > > That's how many of us feel about *this* speaker. Inviting hatred and > bigotry into our town doesn't make us better off as a town. > ᐧ > ᐧ > > On Thu, Dec 5, 2024 at 8:01 AM Kathy Madison via Lincoln < > lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > >> I very much appreciate your response, Erica — And I wholeheartedly agree >> with your view expressed here. >> >> The presentation will be the opportunity to raise many of the >> questions/issues expressed here. >> >> And the opportunity to have such a presentation at all is one of our >> cherished American values — the right to free speech. >> >> Kathy Madison >> >> > On Dec 4, 2024, at 9:20 PM, Erica Bronstein <bronstei...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > >> > I appreciate GRALTA's efforts to sponsor what sound like very >> knowledgeable speakers on these difficult and fraught issues. I understand >> the strong feelings raised by some of the language used in the flyer. >> However, to me the bigger moral issue is the disproportionate level of >> death and destruction that Israel, with US support, has inflicted on Gaza. >> It's hard not to feel that the situation is hopeless, and that the wounds >> inflicted on both sides will make peace unattainable for generations to >> come. As a Jew who is strongly opposed to Israel's actions, I am >> heartbroken by the situation. There are many Jews who share my point of >> view -- and others who do not. I think it is important to have these >> difficult conversations -- strong language and all-- and welcome the >> opportunity to hear a range of ideas about how we might move forward >> towards a peaceful solution that recognizes both Palestinian and Israeli >> rights. >> > Erica Bronstein >> > -- >> > The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >> > Browse the archives at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> > Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> > >> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >> Browse the archives at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> >> >
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