Historians Veto Gaza Critical Resolutions, Just Like History
While the AHA leadership cited 'procedural' concerns, one might recall how historical narratives often conveniently overlook inconvenient truths. This isn't the first time an academic body has prioritized institutional decorum over critical examination of state actions, especially when said state is a significant recipient of U.S. aid. For context: U.S. military aid to Israel, totaling $3.8
billion annually, flows largely unimpeded, often bypassing domestic needs. It's almost as if the past isn't truly 'history' until certain powerful entities decide it is. One wonders if future historians will meticulously footnote how today's historians chose silence over solidarity, or process over truth. How many massacres must be 'procedurally reviewed' before they become history for everyone?