Judging Freedom Max Blumenthal : Netanyahu Murders Journalists.
Aug 13, 2025
Max Blumenthal, a renowned journalist and filmmaker focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, delves into the tragic murders of Al Jazeera journalists and the impact on media freedom. He discusses the alarming violence faced by journalists in Gaza, revealing a deliberate agenda to silence the press. Blumenthal highlights the dangers of reporting in conflict zones and the political ramifications of portraying journalists as adversaries. He also explores the complex geopolitical ties between the U.S., Venezuela, and Israel, and the contentious relationship surrounding military support.
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Targeted Silencing Of Gaza Journalists
- Max Blumenthal argues Israel is deliberately eliminating prominent Gaza journalists to limit reporting on planned reoccupation and ethnic cleansing.
- He links successive targeted killings of unarmed reporters to a broader campaign to silence media coverage of Gaza operations.
Historical Precedents For Striking Media
- Max recounts NATO and US precedents where broadcasters were bombed and labeled enemy command centers.
- He cites 1999 Yugoslavia strikes and the 2003 US bombing of Al Jazeera's Baghdad office as historical parallels.
Al Jala Tower And Media Complicity
- Max describes the 2021 bombing of Al Jala Tower in Gaza that housed AP and other bureaus, which he says lacked evidence of military presence.
- He criticizes US media figures like Brian Stelter and Jake Tapper for echoing Israeli justifications then staying silent now.