Book Conversation: Why Palestine? by Walid Jumblatt Abdullah

About the Session

Join us at Wardah Books for a conversation with author Walid Jumblatt Abdullah on his new book Why Palestine?: Reflections From Singapore. Moderated by Sarah Bagharib, the discussion will also feature Aisyah Lyana, editor of Meja Conteng’s O, Live: Art Peace For Solidarity zine. Engaging with Sarah and Aisyah’s responses to the book, Walid will share insights on why and how he chose to grapple with the Palestinian issue through the book.

IN-STORE EVENT

Date: 13 April 2025, Sunday
Time: 10.30am–11.30am
Venue: Wardah Books, 58 Bussorah Street, 2nd Floor

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About the Book

If you’ve ever wondered why people keep talking about Palestine, or the point of keeping up with a long-drawn conflict in the Middle East and what difference you could possibly make, this book is for you. Political analyst and podcaster Walid Jumblatt Abdullah takes on questions that Singaporeans have often raised about Palestine, laying out answers that clarify and inform.Walid examines myths (“Could Gaza Have Been Singapore?“) and sheds light on the double standards of Western powers, to whom human rights seem to matter, except for where Palestine is concerned. Explaining how the Palestinians have been systematically dehumanised for decades, the book highlights how they continue to exist nevertheless, their very existence an act of resistance.Why Palestine? is an illuminating starting point for newcomers to the issue, and a passionate primer that seasoned activists will welcome for capturing the heart and hope of a long-disenfranchised people and those who support them.