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1/18/24 Max Blumenthal on the Lies Getting Gazans and Israeli Hostages Killed
Jan 20, 2024
Max Blumenthal, journalist and author, discusses his recent reporting about Gaza, including disputed New York Times reports and evidence of friendly fire. He addresses demonization as an antisemitic conspiracy theorist and acknowledges Israel-friendly outlets admitting he was right.
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- The Israeli government launched a propaganda campaign accusing Hamas of sexual violence without providing any evidence or testimonies, serving to prolong the war and deny Hamas political leverage.
- The Israeli military enacted the Hannibal procedure, violating firing regulations and leading to the destruction of vehicles containing Israelis, exposing the government's disregard for its own citizens and manipulation of public perception.
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Debunking Propaganda and False Claims about Sexual Violence in Gaza
In this podcast episode, Max Blumenthal discusses the propaganda campaign launched by the Israeli government, aiming to accuse Hamas of using systematic sexual violence. Blumenthal exposes the lack of evidence and testimonies supporting these claims and highlights the Israeli government's failure to provide any survivors or victims. He also criticizes the New York Times and other media outlets for promoting this false narrative without conducting proper investigations. Blumenthal emphasizes that these unfounded accusations serve to prolong the war, maintain public support for Israeli military actions, and deny Hamas any political leverage to negotiate a ceasefire or prisoner exchange.
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