Imam Tom Weekly, a Yaqeen podcast Israel's Leaked Report and the Network That Targeted Sami Hamdi | Focal Point with Imam Tom Facchine
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Nov 26, 2025 A leaked Israeli poll reveals a troubling global perception of Israel as an apartheid state. The conversation dives into the influence of major media empires and corporate mergers shaping the narratives around Gaza. Imam Tom examines the targeting of dissent, including the controversial detention of Sami Hamdi and the orchestrated smear campaigns against critics of Israel. The role of social media and paid influencers in promoting pro-Israel messaging is a focal point, raising concerns about civil rights and freedom of speech.
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Leaked Poll Shows Global Credibility Collapse
- A leaked Israeli-funded poll shows Western publics view Israel as killing mostly civilians in Gaza.
- The Stagwell report found Europeans often agree Israel appears genocidal and apartheid.
Cloud Contracts Power Military Targeting
- Amazon Web Services and Google provided cloud infrastructure used by the Israeli military.
- Imam Tom links Project Nimbus to storage and AI tools that supported targeting and surveillance.
Ownership Shapes News Incentives
- Media ownership creates incentives that shape coverage and narratives.
- Imam Tom argues Jeff Bezos owning Washington Post and AWS ties creates a conflict of interest over Israel coverage.