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Sep 2021
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Norman Finkelstein l The End of Zionism?...

AL SHARQ DIWAN
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Speaker's name and title: Norman Finkelstein is an American political scientist, activist, former professor, and author, Title of Session: "The End of Zionism? An American Perspective". 15.07.2021

'Al Sharq Diwan’ is a platform for constructive intellectual discussions addressing challenges and key topics of public interest.
The Diwan holds dynamic sessions addressing special topics defined on monthly basis with the aim to deepen the awareness of critical questions and subjects
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