How the Israel-Gaza War Rages in America

Nov 14, 2023

Aymann Ismail, a Muslim journalist, and Emily Tamkin, a writer and author, discuss power dynamics, tribalism, and the role of empathy in the Israel-Gaza conflict's impact on the United States. They share personal experiences, address online dialogue challenges, explore historical support for Israel among American Jews, delve into frustration and pain, discuss power imbalances and silenced voices, and debunk misnomers about the conflict.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Navigating online dialogue and addressing personal experiences amidst the Israel-Gaza conflict

04:13 • 4min

Personal Experiences and Concerns in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

08:37 • 8min

The Frustration and Pain of the Israel-Gaza Conflict

16:51 • 8min

Power Imbalance and Silenced Voices

24:34 • 6min

Perceptions of Bagels, Challenging Misnomers, and the Importance of Empathy

30:39 • 3min