I Just Don't Want to Hear' It: Ta-Nehisi Coates Tells Ezra Klein Why He Didn't Speak to Mainstream Israelis For Book
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Coates emphasized that he is unwilling to engage in dialogue with groups he views as unjustifiable, viewing it as a moral decision essential to his work.
In discussing his approach to writing about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Coates mentioned, "I just don't want to hear the justification for...things I see that I think cannot be justified."
Klein highlighted criticisms of Coates's work, pointing out that it left out significant context, such as Hamas's actions and historical peace processes.
Klein noted that Coates's focus on Palestinian life under Israeli rule sparks vital conversations, despite the omissions that have prompted public debate.
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