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Mapping The Zionist State: Colonial Cartographic Practice in the 20th century
Layth Malhis Layth Malhis

Mapping The Zionist State: Colonial Cartographic Practice in the 20th century

The Zionist project has fundamentally altered the essence of the region, reshaping its perception and collective memory. Essential to this analysis is the role of critical cartography, spotlighting how our prevailing epistemological framework—shaped by overarching colonial structures—further informs our pursuit of liberation. Studying cartography can expose how dominant epistemologies are crafted and manipulated, underscoring their entwinement with prevailing colonial paradigms.

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Resisting Necropolitics: The Art of Death in Palestinian Resistance
Layth Malhis Layth Malhis

Resisting Necropolitics: The Art of Death in Palestinian Resistance

We can see the spirit of martyrdom is evident in the celebratory nature that takes hold in the funeral precessions. Death in Palestine is mythicized to ensure it is mourned as a moment free from sorrow, a way to celebrate death as a sacred wedding ceremony, where the departed soul is forever betrothed to the land.

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