Class Unity Transmissions Ep. 10: Gaza (w/ Jamal and Mehmed)
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Nov 7, 2023 In this episode, Jamal and Mehmed discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict, focusing on the left's perspective of Zionism. They delve into the objective material conditions in Gaza, the plight of the Palestinian population, and the brutal response of the Israeli state. They also analyze US and Israeli foreign policy, the influence of the Israel lobby, the shifting dynamics in the Middle East, and the potential for labor organizing. Overall, they explore the need for a class-first approach to the conflict.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Chaos and Humanitarian Catastrophe
01:50 • 32min
Regional Implications and Changing Dynamics in the Middle East
34:13 • 6min
The Israeli Role and the Influence of the Israel Lobby
39:48 • 4min
Analysis of US and Israeli Foreign Policy and Comparison to Iranian Regime
43:34 • 3min
Shift in American Jewish Support and Convergence Towards Pro-Palestine Stance
46:24 • 33min
Finding Common Ground and the Need for Labor Organizing
01:19:25 • 2min
The Crisis in Gaza and the Ongoing Israeli Project
01:21:21 • 30min