Mehdi takes part in a panel discussing Israel's attacks on the media at a special DC screening of ‘Who Killed Shireen?’ hosted by the National Press Club.
The powerful and excellent discussion totally LOST the very important fact that the famous reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by an IDF sniper 17 months BEFORE the Hamas attack of Oct. 7, 2023 which is claimed to have "changed everything" in the response.
First, thank you to the journalists who have factually covered this and other stories related to Gaza. Most of what I have read and seen in the msm is unreliable propaganda for Israel. Some of the inconsistencies, contradictions, and outright lies are apparent on their face, but others, especially the outright lies, are harder to challenge.
I remember initially being pulled into stories about rape being a tactic of Hamas. One description was so graphic I had a hard time putting it out of my mind. Turns out, it was a total fabrication by a known Israeli propagandist, but that didn’t prevent both the Guardian and Washington Post from running the story and failing to retract it afterward.
Some acquaintances repeated Biden’s story about Israeli babies being beheaded on October 7. Biden actually said he’d seen pictures of beheaded babies. The White House later retracted that story, as there were no such photographs. That retraction occurred months before Biden dropped out of the race, but his lie didn’t seem to influence voters. And, for most Democrats I know, Gaza is not really an issue. I don’t know what to make of this. I have concluded that Biden is a psychologically damaged person. Who else would make up such a story and unconditionally support a genocide? Yet, again, the issue didn’t seem to bother most Democratic voters. What does that say about them? This question troubles me. I’d appreciate it if someone could provide a plausible answer.
Because it’s the attitude I am surrounded with on pretty much a daily basis, the community of those for whom this genocide is a priority issue has become very important to me. I’ve also taken heart from the fact that it is international. And this wouldn’t happen without intrepid journalists and platforms like Zeteo that help us connect with each other. I am also grateful to the student protesters, who were surely a large part of the awakening.
First, thank you to the journalists who have factually covered this and other stories related to Gaza. Most of what I have read and seen in the msm is unreliable propaganda for Israel. Some of the inconsistencies, contradictions, and outright lies are apparent on their face, but others, especially the outright lies, are harder to challenge.
I remember initially being pulled into stories about rape being a tactic of Hamas. One description was so graphic I had a hard time putting it out of my mind. Turns out, it was a total fabrication by a known Israeli propagandist, but that didn’t prevent both the Guardian and Washington Post from running the story and failing to retract it afterward.
Some acquaintances repeated a Biden’s story about Israeli babies being beheaded on October 7. Biden actually said he’d seen pictures of beheaded babies. The White House later retracted that story, as there were no such photographs. That retraction occurred months before Biden dropped out of the race, but his lie didn’t seem to influence voters. And, for most Democrats I know, Gaza is not really an issue. I don’t know what to make of this. I have concluded that Biden is a psychologically damaged person. Who else would make up such a story and unconditionally support a genocide? Yet, again, the issue didn’t seem to bother most Democratic voters. What does that say about them? This question troubles me.
Because that is the attitude I am surrounded with on pretty much a daily basis, the community of those for whom this genocide is a priority issue has become very important to me. I’ve also taken heart from the fact that it is international. And this wouldn’t happen without intrepid journalists and platforms like Zeteo. I am also grateful to the student protesters, who were surely a large part of the awakening.
Off topic I wish someone would do a story pointing out how America is the number one funder and protector of Israel. When our politicians presidents media go to Israel they almost wear the yamaka and kiss the wall. What you never see America do is have the Jewish president prime minister where a cross or kiss the cross to show their judeo Christian values. Because we know there is no way in hell those Israeli Jews will put a cross on their body or kiss it.
I think it's widly known that most Zionist Israelis detest Christians, look what they do to Christians in Israel, spitting on them etc. Speaking as a Christian I would never go to the Holy land because it is not the Holy land while "they" live there. They have desecrated the land.
It's not just Biden who didn't care about an American being killed. Numerous Americans, starting at least with Rachel Corrie, have been killed by Israel and the US administrations have done nothing. But when an American was killed by "Jihadi John," they (US and Britain) went after him and killed him with a drone strike. I don't recommend the latter but the difference is in WHO did the killing.
I think Israel is bringing this mindset over the free press in general now. Not just Palestinian journalists. Because the press was attacked directly in Lebanon, they attacked a press car. 3 people was killed. Probably one of many examples.
My subscription to Zeteo is the best $72 I have spent in a long time. Thank you for this discussion, and for the honesty, empathy, and concern you bring me every day. Zeteo covers stories that no one else does, without you I would have no access to the information I need to be a responsible citizen.I do spend more time weeping than I used to, but I also spend more time calling my representatives, attending rallies as if I were in my 20s again, and talking to anyone who wants an open and rational discussion.
How many Americans have served (or serve now) in the Israeli Defense Forces? Is it possible that Americans are participating in not only the slaughter of Palestinians but the killing of fellow Americans? What would happen if an American journalist was killed who also was a relative of an American congressional official or even a member of the administration?
The Orange Cheeto’s Blatant Plan for Election Subversion
Yesterday Cheeto unabashedly claimed that the Nazi party was gerrymandering in Texas so the Nazis would pick up 5 Texas legislative seats in the upcoming 2026 midterms(https://bit.ly/4kJXnyG) The mid decade redraw is pin ootentially illegal but being forced by Cheeto’s DOJ in order to target areas which have sizeable Latino and Black populations
The obvious mockery of the Voting Rights Act is beginning to show Nazi attempts to secure some election wins Cheeto sees the rope tightening around his neck with the Epstein file fiasco….word has it that they will release the client files in the next couple of weeks….and his highly unpopular ICE detention of immigrants in concentration camps Not to mention the loss of health care for 17m Americans and loss of food benefits for another 10m
But get ready folks This is just the beginning of how Cheeto and his Nazi sycophants are going to try to rig the 2026 midterms
Thank you for your voice on this atrocity. My growing knowledge about it all has been an eye opener.
The powerful and excellent discussion totally LOST the very important fact that the famous reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by an IDF sniper 17 months BEFORE the Hamas attack of Oct. 7, 2023 which is claimed to have "changed everything" in the response.
Thank you Zeteo and team for the posting of “Who Killed Shireen?” It needs to be available for all to see and value.
First, thank you to the journalists who have factually covered this and other stories related to Gaza. Most of what I have read and seen in the msm is unreliable propaganda for Israel. Some of the inconsistencies, contradictions, and outright lies are apparent on their face, but others, especially the outright lies, are harder to challenge.
I remember initially being pulled into stories about rape being a tactic of Hamas. One description was so graphic I had a hard time putting it out of my mind. Turns out, it was a total fabrication by a known Israeli propagandist, but that didn’t prevent both the Guardian and Washington Post from running the story and failing to retract it afterward.
Some acquaintances repeated Biden’s story about Israeli babies being beheaded on October 7. Biden actually said he’d seen pictures of beheaded babies. The White House later retracted that story, as there were no such photographs. That retraction occurred months before Biden dropped out of the race, but his lie didn’t seem to influence voters. And, for most Democrats I know, Gaza is not really an issue. I don’t know what to make of this. I have concluded that Biden is a psychologically damaged person. Who else would make up such a story and unconditionally support a genocide? Yet, again, the issue didn’t seem to bother most Democratic voters. What does that say about them? This question troubles me. I’d appreciate it if someone could provide a plausible answer.
Because it’s the attitude I am surrounded with on pretty much a daily basis, the community of those for whom this genocide is a priority issue has become very important to me. I’ve also taken heart from the fact that it is international. And this wouldn’t happen without intrepid journalists and platforms like Zeteo that help us connect with each other. I am also grateful to the student protesters, who were surely a large part of the awakening.
First, thank you to the journalists who have factually covered this and other stories related to Gaza. Most of what I have read and seen in the msm is unreliable propaganda for Israel. Some of the inconsistencies, contradictions, and outright lies are apparent on their face, but others, especially the outright lies, are harder to challenge.
I remember initially being pulled into stories about rape being a tactic of Hamas. One description was so graphic I had a hard time putting it out of my mind. Turns out, it was a total fabrication by a known Israeli propagandist, but that didn’t prevent both the Guardian and Washington Post from running the story and failing to retract it afterward.
Some acquaintances repeated a Biden’s story about Israeli babies being beheaded on October 7. Biden actually said he’d seen pictures of beheaded babies. The White House later retracted that story, as there were no such photographs. That retraction occurred months before Biden dropped out of the race, but his lie didn’t seem to influence voters. And, for most Democrats I know, Gaza is not really an issue. I don’t know what to make of this. I have concluded that Biden is a psychologically damaged person. Who else would make up such a story and unconditionally support a genocide? Yet, again, the issue didn’t seem to bother most Democratic voters. What does that say about them? This question troubles me.
Because that is the attitude I am surrounded with on pretty much a daily basis, the community of those for whom this genocide is a priority issue has become very important to me. I’ve also taken heart from the fact that it is international. And this wouldn’t happen without intrepid journalists and platforms like Zeteo. I am also grateful to the student protesters, who were surely a large part of the awakening.
Thank you to the National Press Club for hosting
Off topic I wish someone would do a story pointing out how America is the number one funder and protector of Israel. When our politicians presidents media go to Israel they almost wear the yamaka and kiss the wall. What you never see America do is have the Jewish president prime minister where a cross or kiss the cross to show their judeo Christian values. Because we know there is no way in hell those Israeli Jews will put a cross on their body or kiss it.
I think it's widly known that most Zionist Israelis detest Christians, look what they do to Christians in Israel, spitting on them etc. Speaking as a Christian I would never go to the Holy land because it is not the Holy land while "they" live there. They have desecrated the land.
It's not just Biden who didn't care about an American being killed. Numerous Americans, starting at least with Rachel Corrie, have been killed by Israel and the US administrations have done nothing. But when an American was killed by "Jihadi John," they (US and Britain) went after him and killed him with a drone strike. I don't recommend the latter but the difference is in WHO did the killing.
I think Israel is bringing this mindset over the free press in general now. Not just Palestinian journalists. Because the press was attacked directly in Lebanon, they attacked a press car. 3 people was killed. Probably one of many examples.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/25/three-journalists-killed-in-israeli-attack-in-southern-lebanon
My subscription to Zeteo is the best $72 I have spent in a long time. Thank you for this discussion, and for the honesty, empathy, and concern you bring me every day. Zeteo covers stories that no one else does, without you I would have no access to the information I need to be a responsible citizen.I do spend more time weeping than I used to, but I also spend more time calling my representatives, attending rallies as if I were in my 20s again, and talking to anyone who wants an open and rational discussion.
How many Americans have served (or serve now) in the Israeli Defense Forces? Is it possible that Americans are participating in not only the slaughter of Palestinians but the killing of fellow Americans? What would happen if an American journalist was killed who also was a relative of an American congressional official or even a member of the administration?
Such a shame about Shireen, she was a lovely lady and much beloved of the Palestinian people. Hopefully one day justice will prevail.
The Orange Cheeto’s Blatant Plan for Election Subversion
Yesterday Cheeto unabashedly claimed that the Nazi party was gerrymandering in Texas so the Nazis would pick up 5 Texas legislative seats in the upcoming 2026 midterms(https://bit.ly/4kJXnyG) The mid decade redraw is pin ootentially illegal but being forced by Cheeto’s DOJ in order to target areas which have sizeable Latino and Black populations
The obvious mockery of the Voting Rights Act is beginning to show Nazi attempts to secure some election wins Cheeto sees the rope tightening around his neck with the Epstein file fiasco….word has it that they will release the client files in the next couple of weeks….and his highly unpopular ICE detention of immigrants in concentration camps Not to mention the loss of health care for 17m Americans and loss of food benefits for another 10m
But get ready folks This is just the beginning of how Cheeto and his Nazi sycophants are going to try to rig the 2026 midterms