System Update with Glenn Greenwald Gaza Starves, Pro-Israel Propagandists Escalate Extremist Talking Points
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Apr 29, 2025 The discussion dives into the dire humanitarian crisis facing Gaza, fueled by the Israeli blockade and military tactics. It reveals a shift in American public sentiment toward Israel, highlighting declining support. Additionally, a NYC event unfolds with disturbing pro-Israel mob actions, reflecting rising extremist rhetoric. An analysis of U.S. foreign aid uncovers troubling complicity in Israeli annexation and settler violence. The urgency of addressing accountability and independent journalism amid escalating conflicts is emphasized.
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Deliberate Starvation of Gaza
- Israel deliberately starves 2 million Gaza residents by blocking all food, medicine, and fuel aid from entering.
- The humanitarian catastrophe is intentional, using famine as a weapon of war and to pressure for hostage releases.
Extremist Endorsement of Starvation Tactics
- Israeli official Itmar Ben-Gavir openly advocates bombing Gaza's food and power supplies to pressure Hamas.
- This approach ignores the massive civilian harm, including to hospitals and vulnerable populations.
Pro-Israel Mob Assaults Protester
- A violent pro-Israel mob attacked a lone Jewish woman protesting Israeli National Security Minister Itmar Ben-Gavir in Brooklyn.
- The crowd chanted "death to Arabs" in Hebrew and physically assaulted her despite her peaceful conduct.