Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom
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Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom is a political and historical study by Norman Finkelstein that critically examines Israeli military operations in Gaza, the humanitarian impact on its population, and the international response.
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| Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom Context triple: [Norman Finkelstein, notableWork, Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom]
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A.
A Beggar in Jerusalem
A Beggar in Jerusalem is a novel by Elie Wiesel that reflects on Jewish identity, memory, and faith in the aftermath of the Six-Day War through the experiences of pilgrims and survivors in Jerusalem.
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B.
The War You Don't See
The War You Don't See is a documentary film by journalist John Pilger that critically examines how the media shapes public perception of war and conflict.
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C.
Palestine Is Still the Issue
Palestine Is Still the Issue is a documentary film and book by journalist John Pilger that critically examines the historical and ongoing dispossession of Palestinians and the role of Western powers in the conflict.
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D.
Gaza Strip
The Gaza Strip is a densely populated Palestinian coastal enclave on the eastern Mediterranean, governed by Hamas and frequently at the center of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
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E.
Question of Palestine
The Question of Palestine refers to the ongoing international diplomatic, legal, and political issue concerning the rights, status, and self-determination of the Palestinian people and the broader Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom Target entity description: Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom is a political and historical study by Norman Finkelstein that critically examines Israeli military operations in Gaza, the humanitarian impact on its population, and the international response.
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A.
A Beggar in Jerusalem
A Beggar in Jerusalem is a novel by Elie Wiesel that reflects on Jewish identity, memory, and faith in the aftermath of the Six-Day War through the experiences of pilgrims and survivors in Jerusalem.
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B.
The War You Don't See
The War You Don't See is a documentary film by journalist John Pilger that critically examines how the media shapes public perception of war and conflict.
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C.
Palestine Is Still the Issue
Palestine Is Still the Issue is a documentary film and book by journalist John Pilger that critically examines the historical and ongoing dispossession of Palestinians and the role of Western powers in the conflict.
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D.
Gaza Strip
The Gaza Strip is a densely populated Palestinian coastal enclave on the eastern Mediterranean, governed by Hamas and frequently at the center of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
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E.
Question of Palestine
The Question of Palestine refers to the ongoing international diplomatic, legal, and political issue concerning the rights, status, and self-determination of the Palestinian people and the broader Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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historical study ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ political study ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
assess legality of Israeli operations in Gaza
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document humanitarian impact on Gaza’s population ⓘ evaluate credibility of human rights reporting on Gaza ⓘ |
| author |
Norman Finkelstein
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Norman Finkelstein ⓘ
surface form:
Norman G. Finkelstein
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticizes |
Hamas rocket attacks
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Israeli government policy toward Gaza ⓘ human rights organizations’ reporting on Gaza ⓘ international community’s response to Gaza ⓘ media coverage of Gaza conflicts ⓘ |
| examines |
Goldstone Report
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Israeli military conduct in Gaza ⓘ United Nations reports on Gaza ⓘ blockade of the Gaza Strip ⓘ civilian casualties in Gaza ⓘ destruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza ⓘ international reaction to Gaza wars ⓘ |
| focusesOnEvent |
Operation Cast Lead
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Operation Pillar of Defense ⓘ Operation Protective Edge ⓘ |
| genre |
history
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political non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critical of Israeli policy
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supportive of Palestinian rights ⓘ |
| hasReception |
controversial
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criticized by some supporters of Israeli policy ⓘ praised by some scholars of the Israel–Palestine conflict ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Gaza Strip
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Israeli military operations in Gaza ⓘ Arab–Israeli conflict ⓘ
surface form:
Israeli–Palestinian conflict
human rights in armed conflict ⓘ international humanitarian law ⓘ |
| pageCount | approximately 440 ⓘ |
| partOfAuthorWork | Norman Finkelstein’s writings on the Israel–Palestine conflict ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2018 ⓘ |
| publisher | University of California Press ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByAuthor |
Image and Reality of the Israel–Palestine Conflict
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Knowing Too Much: Why the American Jewish Romance with Israel Is Coming to an End ⓘ The Holocaust Industry ⓘ |
| usesMethod |
analysis of NGO publications
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analysis of UN documents ⓘ analysis of human rights reports ⓘ legal analysis ⓘ |
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Subject: Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom Description of subject: Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom is a political and historical study by Norman Finkelstein that critically examines Israeli military operations in Gaza, the humanitarian impact on its population, and the international response.
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