Norman G. Finkelstein
Born in 1953
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Politics
Norman Gary Finkelstein is an American political scientist and activist known for his work on the Holocaust and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Born to Holocaust survivors, Finkelstein has become a vocal critic of Israeli policies towards Palestinians.
His controversial views have led to academic conflicts, including being denied tenure at DePaul University in 2007.
Finkelstein's rivalry with pro-Israel academic Alan Dershowitz is well-known, and his suspected connections to anti-Zionist groups have resulted in him being banned from entering Israel for a decade.
Despite criticism, Finkelstein continues to be a prominent voice in discussions surrounding Holocaust studies and Middle Eastern politics.