Luis Fernando Coss

Mahmoud Darwish, widely regarded as Palestine’s national poet, is known for his profound writings on exile, identity, and resistance. His poetry captures the pain and pride of a displaced people while embodying the universal longing for home and dignity. In Jean-Luc Godard’s film Notre Musique (2004), Darwish appears as himself in a reflective conversation with an Israeli journalist. In this scene, he questions how Palestine’s struggle is defined through its relationship with Israel, asking whether global concern for Palestinians exists only because of the world’s obsession with the “Jewish question.” Darwish’s calm yet piercing words reveal his deep awareness of political narratives - suggesting that Palestine’s suffering gains visibility only when seen in the shadow of another’s history. The exchange powerfully encapsulates his lifelong quest to assert Palestinian identity beyond victimhood and to reclaim the right to be seen as more than a reflection of conflict. (Video: Echoes and Notes)

Israel llegó hasta aquí porque Occidente se lo permitió. Un día asesina periodistas en Líbano. Al siguiente, mata Cascos Azules. Luego aprueba la pena de muerte solo para palestinos. Nadie lo detuvo. Nadie lo sancionó. Bajo las ruinas de Gaza también quedó enterrado el derecho internacional.