Beyond the human suffering caused by the ongoing war against Gaza, what is at stake when centuries-old Palestinian culture is wiped out?
From the destruction of cultural centers such as Gaza’s century-old archives building to the targeted killing of artists such as famed poet Refaat Alareer, Israel is erasing facets of Palestinian culture in its ongoing war against the besieged territory. Under international law, the deliberate targeting of cultural heritage is considered a war crime under the 1954 UNESCO Convention, which prohibits the destruction of cultural sites during war or conflict. But what exactly are at stake when a centuries-old culture is erased and what are Palestinian artists doing to preserve what remains?
Presenter:
Anélise Borges
Guests:
Ahmed Tobasi – Artistic Director, The Freedom Theater
Mayar Hamdan – Screenwriter and director
Serena Rasoul – doctoral student and academic
