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“International law says people fighting for self-determination can use force in order to achieve their independence.”

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Norman Finkelstein

Norman Finkelstein is an American political scientist known for his research on Israeli politics and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His work focuses on Israeli settlement policies, the Palestinian refugee issue, and U.S. policy in the Middle East. more

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