Shaun King | Gaza genocide, Israeli lies and pro-Palestine censorship | BB #121
Feb 6, 2024
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Shaun King, American academic and social justice activist, discusses the Gaza genocide, Israeli lies, and censorship of pro-Palestine campaigners. Topics include historical context, Israeli dehumanization of Palestinians, complicity of US and UK, censorship on Instagram, and the possibility of peace with apartheid Israel.
The October 7th event was an act of resistance against oppression, not a conflict between Muslims and Jews.
The recent violence in Gaza resulted in unprecedented destruction and loss of life, causing immense suffering to Palestinians.
The podcast highlights the censorship and suppression of pro-Palestinian voices, including the banning of Shaun King's Instagram account, raising concerns about free speech violation.
Deep dives
The guest shares his experiences and observations during his UK tour
The guest, Sean King, discusses his experiences during his UK tour, where he speaks about his support for Palestine and raises funds for Gaza. He highlights the warm reception he received and the engagement from well-informed individuals who are seeking news and information beyond mainstream sources.
The speaker challenges the narrative surrounding the October 7th event
The speaker challenges the commonly held narrative that the October 7th event was an attack against Jews. He emphasizes that the event was not based on a conflict between Muslims and Jews, but rather an act of resistance against oppression. He cites historical and contextual factors to support his perspective.
The guest discusses the scale and impact of the recent violence in Gaza
The guest highlights the unprecedented scale of the destruction and loss of life during the recent violence in Gaza. He emphasizes the immense suffering experienced by Palestinians, the destruction of infrastructure, and the devastating impact on the lives of the people.
The podcast explores censorship and suppression of pro-Palestinian voices
The podcast delves into the issue of censorship and suppression of pro-Palestinian voices, including the banning of Sean King's Instagram account. It raises concerns about the violation of free speech and highlights the disparity in the treatment of pro-Palestinian content compared to pro-Israeli content.
The podcast reflects on the possibility of peace with the Zionist entity
The podcast discusses the challenges and complexities of achieving peace with the Zionist entity. While acknowledging the desire for peace, the guest expresses skepticism due to deep-rooted injustices and the failure of previous peace initiatives. The discussion touches upon the need for substantial changes and a transformation of the existing situation to pave the way for a peaceful resolution.
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned American academic, author and social justice activist, Shaun King.
Topics of conversation include:
Understanding the historical and political context behind October 7th.
Why is this war in Gaza different to previous wars?
Israeli lies and dehumanisation of Palestinians.
U.S. and British complicity in Israeli genocide.
Shaun's censorship on Instagram and the general crackdown on pro-Palestine campaigners.
Should Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak be tried at The Hague?
Can there ever be any meaningful peace with apartheid Israel?