US Defense Secretary Hegseth's covert Israel visit reveals entrenched militarized alliance amid regional power asymmetries

Indigenous Palestinian knowledge emphasizes sumud—steadfast attachment to the land—and traditional agro‑ecological practices that have sustained communities despite dispossession. This perspective counters the dominant security‑centric narrative by highlighting how land, water, and seed sovereignty are integral to resistance and resilience. Recognizing sumud shifts the focus from military superiority to the cultural and ecological foundations of Palestinian survival.