The hosts analyze the trope of presenting Israel's actions in Gaza as liberatory, comparing it to the arguments made before the invasion of Iraq. They highlight how this trope is used to justify bombing countries and discuss specific examples from the media and government. They also examine the harmful idea of removing Palestinians from Gaza for their own safety.
In this News Brief, we detail how horrific population transfers, mass bombings, and collective punishment are spun as humanitarian gestures to protect civilians.