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Deconstructed Podcast: “The Squad,” Part 3: The Last Gaza War

Dec 15, 2023
This podcast explores the recent Gaza war, the change in narrative, and the denouncement by Democrats. It discusses the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the controversy over funding for Israel's Iron Dome, and the divisive vote on Israel and Palestine. The chapter also explores the influence of money in politics and the challenges faced by progressive candidates in the primary season.
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Quick takeaways

  • The 2021 Gaza war reshaped the Democratic Party's stance on Israel and Palestine, with a larger block of Democrats denouncing the assault.
  • Progressive members of Congress, like AOC and Ilhan Omar, faced intensified opposition and financial challenges from establishment-friendly groups during Democratic primaries.

Deep dives

Israeli Defense Forces' assault in Gaza and the role of Democrats

The podcast episode discusses the recent Israeli Defense Forces' assault in Gaza, highlighting it as one of many attacks launched by Israel over the years. It highlights that the response from the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives was different this time, with a larger block of Democrats denouncing the assault. The narrative around the attack was more balanced, leading to President Joe Biden ordering a halt to the operation, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reluctantly complied with.

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