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Malcolm X's engagement with the Palestinian issue is well-documented. In September 1964, he visited Gaza, including the Khan Younis refugee camp, and met with local leaders and residents. This experience influenced his perspectives on Zionism and colonialism. He articulated his views in the essay "Zionist Logic," published in the Egyptian Gazette on September 17, 1964, where he critiqued Zionism as a form of colonialism and imperialism.
"The Palestinian
struggle is not just a cry for justice. It's a blistering battle for the most
fundamental human rights that every living soul on this planet should inherit by
birthright. It's an unyielding resistance against the oppressive, suffocating
grip of occupation and the callous denial of the most basic human dignity. Just
as the civil rights movement in the United States fought against the chains of
racial discrimination, so too do the Palestinian people strive to shatter the
chains of occupation and tyranny.
Never forget, my friends, that the
Palestinians, much like African-Americans in the United States, have been
subjected to a heart-wrenching history of suffering and torment. The birth of
Israel in 1948 brought forth the mass expulsion and dispossession of hundreds of
thousands of Palestinians from their ancestral homes and land. This is a
historic injustice that continues to haunt the lives of Palestinians to this
very day.
The situation in Palestine serves as
a brutal reminder of the consequences of colonialism and the ruthless
dispossession of indigenous peoples. It is an agonizing reminder that the fight
for justice knows no borders, and we must stand united in solidarity with all
oppressed peoples, whether they reside in the United States, South Africa, or
anywhere around the world.
Let's be unequivocally clear:
advocating for the rights of the Palestinian people is not synonymous with
denying the rights and security of the Jewish people. The fight for justice in
Palestine is not an assault on any particular group but an unwavering stand
against the policies of a Zionist state that has, for far too long, stripped
Palestinians of their rights. We must remember that numerous Jewish voices also
resound in the calls for justice and peace in Palestine, and their voices must
not be silenced.
In our relentless pursuit of justice
for the Palestinian people, we must also acknowledge that it is in the best
interest of the entire world to seek a just and enduring solution to the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is a pursuit in the name of peace, stability,
and the dignity of all mankind.
But let me underscore this: the
battle for justice in Palestine is not merely a political struggle. It's an
elemental moral battle. It's the fight for the most basic human rights of a
people who have suffered these injustices for far too long. It's the fight for
the right to exist in peace and security, free from the ceaseless specter of
violence and dispossession.
If you're not careful, the newspapers
will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people
who are doing the oppressing.
I implore every person of conscience,
regardless of their origins or beliefs, to stand steadfast with the Palestinian
people in their unwavering quest for justice. By any means necessary, let us
unite in building a world where every soul can live in freedom and dignity,
where the rights of every individual are not just respected but celebrated.
The struggle for justice in Palestine
is a universal fight, a resonating echo of the battles waged by oppressed people
across the globe. It's a battle we must champion, a torch we must carry, and a
legacy we must honor.
Thank you, and free Palestine." -
Malcolm X
Watch the Video:
Malcolm X on Palestine: Eloquent, Courageous, Fearless, - the Voice of Truth! Video (Sheikh Imran Hosein Youtube, 11-16-23)
When Malcolm X visited Gaza in September 1964 (Middle East Eye, 2-21-24)
We need a Free Palestine: What did Malcolm X say about Israel and Zionism? (The New Arab, 2-21-24)