Don"t Know Much About with Naya Lekht

In this episode of "DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT," Dr. Naya Lekht explores the history and current narrative surrounding Gaza. The episode challenges the commonly heard description of Gaza as an "open-air prison" solely due to Israeli actions, highlighting the role of Hamas in the region's hardships. Dr. Lekht outlines the historical context, including Egypt's rule over Gaza, Israel's complete withdrawal in 2005, and Hamas's rise to power, which turned Gaza into a base for terrorism against Israel a...

In this episode of "DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT," Dr. Naya Lekht explores the complex and often misunderstood topic of antisemitism. She examines its origins, why it persists, and how it manifests across different eras. Dr. Lekht challenges simplistic definitions of antisemitism, arguing that it's not just bigotry or scapegoating but a reflection of deeper societal issues.She discusses how antisemitism has evolved through three distinct periods—anti-Judaism, anti-Semitism, and anti-Zionism—each cas...

On this episode of Don't Know Much About, I unpack the Nakba and trace both its origins and how it is used today to demonize and delegitimize Israel. Step into my classroom!Clarifying the complex. Step into my classroom.

In this episode of Don't Know Much About, I unpack the Nakba narrative by tracing how it was originally used and how it is used today to demonize and delegitimize Israel, a Jewish country. I conclude by taking a question from a student who challenges my minimization of the Nakba as central to Palestinian national identity. Clarifying the complex. Step into my classroom.