System Update with Glenn Greenwald The Future of Gaza With Abubaker Abed; Journalist Sam Husseini On His Physical Expulsion From Blinken’s Briefing & Biden’s Gaza Legacy
Jan 18, 2025
Abubaker Abed, a young Palestinian journalist, shares gripping stories from Gaza amidst the ongoing devastation, focusing on resilience and hope for a future of freedom. He highlights the emotional landscape following a ceasefire and the loss of countless journalists. Sam Husseini, known for his confrontational style, recounts his physical expulsion from a State Department briefing, sparking a discussion on press freedom and the need for accountability in U.S. media narratives surrounding the conflict.
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Life in Gaza
- Abubaker Abed, a 22-year-old Gazan journalist, describes life during the 15-month conflict as nightmarish.
- He details the constant fear, suffering, and loss of basic necessities like clean water and food.
Resilience and Hope
- Despite the constant threat of death, Abubaker maintains hope and emphasizes the resilience of the Palestinian people.
- He highlights their deep connection to the land and their determination to resist displacement.
Ceasefire Concerns
- Abubaker expresses concern about the ceasefire and the possibility of Israel resuming attacks after retrieving hostages.
- He criticizes the international community's silence and the Western media's role in perpetuating the conflict.