Israel's 40 Years of Occupation: From Democratic State to Violent Oppressor

Let's face it, Chris Hedges isn't going to be invited to many Seders from now.

Israel captured and occupied the Gaza Strip and the West Bank 40 years ago this week. Over that time, Israel's image has shifted from that of an open society set amid a sea of despotic regimes to that of an international pariah.

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