EXPOSED: Zionism, The Israel Lobby, and the UK’s Role in the Gaza Genocide | Matt Kennard
Apr 18, 2024
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Investigative journalist Matt Kennard and Palestinian journalist Ahmed Alnaouq discuss UK's military ties with Israel, the Israel Lobby's influence, and the colonial reality of Zionism. They delve into the media's silence on UK's involvement in Gaza, the lack of coverage on protests, and the unreliable research methods of mainstream media.
The UK provided extensive military support to Israel during the Gaza conflict, including sending weapons and soldiers, highlighting media's lack of coverage on this complicity.
Mainstream media outlets like the Guardian have refrained from reporting on the UK's support for Israel in Gaza, raising concerns about journalistic integrity and alignment with government policies.
Deep dives
British Support for Israel's Attacks on Gaza
The podcast discusses the extensive military and material support provided by the UK to Israel during the conflict in Gaza, highlighting the deployment of military transport vehicles and military personnel from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to Israel. This support includes sending weapons, jets, and soldiers to assist in the Israeli attacks on Gaza, with over a significant number of military flights conducted from the UK to Tel Aviv. The mainstream media's lack of coverage and investigation into the UK's role in supporting Israel's actions is emphasized.
Media Coverage and Complicity
The summary points out the media's role in downplaying and avoiding coverage of the UK's complicity in the conflict, despite evidence of UK military involvement. Mainstream media outlets, including the Guardian, have refrained from reporting on the UK's support for Israel in the conflict, raising questions about journalistic integrity and the alignment of media interests with government policies. The podcast highlights the lack of scrutiny and investigation by mainstream journalists, leaving independent sources like Declassified UK to reveal information.
Challenges to Transparency and Accountability
The summary delves into the challenges faced in obtaining information and transparency regarding the UK's involvement in the conflict, pointing out the lack of media trust in independent reports. Despite the reliability of the sources and information provided, mainstream media outlets choose to ignore or downplay the revelations, indicating a systemic issue in journalism regarding the coverage of government actions and accountability. The podcast underlines the role of researchers and activists in uncovering the truth behind government policies and military support in conflict zones like Gaza.
Matt Kennard breaks down Declassified UK's investigations into Britain's military activity towards Gaza amid Israel's ongoing genocide. He also exposes the role of the Israel Lobby in Britain and the colonial reality of Zionism.
Matt Kennard is an investigative journalist and co-founder of @DeclassifiedUK. He is the author of three books: Irregular Army, The Racket & Silent Coup.
Ahmed Alnaouq is a Palestinian journalist from Gaza and co-founder of We Are Not Numbers.
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