Deconstructed
Fog of War: The Media and the Israel–Palestine Conflict
Oct 13, 2023
Intercept reporter Alice Speri and Palestinian American writer Yousef Munayyer discuss the recent violence in the Israel-Palestine conflict, the spread of misinformation, the historical bias of the media, and the impunity surrounding attacks by Israeli forces.
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- The media historically ignores violence perpetrated by Israel, allowing the government to collectively punish Palestinian civilians.
- Hamas may strategically use actions to provoke Israeli leaders and question the effectiveness of international support for the Palestinian cause.
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The cycle of violence and lack of sustained interest
The speaker discusses the cycle of violence between Israelis and Palestinians and the lack of sustained interest in the Palestinian perspective. He expresses his frustration with the repetitive nature of the conflict and highlights the need to address the root causes to break this cycle.
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