If I Must Die by Refaat Alareer

Donation Link: Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign: http://www.ipsc.ie/support/donateThe Symbolism and Legacy of Refaat Alareer's WorkIn this episode, we explore 'If I Must Die' by Palestinian poet Refat Al Arir, whose work powerfully voices the struggles and resilience of Palestinians. We delve into Refaat Alareer's , his tragic death in an Israeli airstrike, and the prophetic nature of his poetry. The episode also touches on the symbolic significance of kites in Gaza as emblems of hope and resistance. Alareer's commitment to amplifying Palestinian voices in English and promoting messages of endurance through art is thoroughly examined. The episode concludes with a call to action, encouraging donations and ongoing support for Palestinian literature and the Palestinian struggle.00:00 A Poetic Legacy: Introduction to Refaat Alareer01:18 The Life and Mission of Refaat Alareer02:09 A Tragic End and a Prophetic Poem04:04 The Global Impact of 'If I Must Die'05:42 Refaat Alareer's Commitment to the Palestinian Cause09:19 Symbols of Hope in Alareer's Work11:26 The Kite: A Symbol of Resistance13:28 Refat Alirear's Defiance and Message of Peace14:47 The Poem's Collective Story of Survival16:23 Call to Action and Closing RemarksListen to more Palestinian poetry:Listen to the Episode on Mahmoud DarwishListen to the Episode on Fadwa TuqanListen to the Episode on Najwan DarwishListen to the Episode on Noor HindiFollow the Podcast:Read the Script on SubstackFollow the Podcast On InstagramFollow the Podcast on X/TwitterFollow the Podcast on TiktokThe Music In This Week's Episode:'Within Our Nature' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.