10/16/23: Water Runs Dry In Gaza As Hospitals Collapse, Biden Bumbles 60 Minutes, Arab States Erupt, Focus Group Debates Israel, Candace and Megyn Cancel Culture, Israelis Blame Bibi, MSNBC Benches Muslims, Reuters Journalist Killed By Israeli Strike
In this podcast, Krystal and Saagar discuss the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with water shortages and collapsing hospitals. They also highlight President Biden's bumbling in a 60 Minutes interview and the eruption of Arab states. The Breaking Points focus group debates Israel's situation, while Cancace Owens and Megyn Kelly clash over cancel culture. The show also explores Israelis blaming Bibi for security failures, MSNBC benching Muslim anchors, and Reuters' refusal to admit their journalist was killed by an Israeli strike.
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Quick takeaways
Participants in the focus group expressed varied views on the Israel-Gaza conflict, emphasizing the need for understanding the historical context and calling for a peaceful resolution.
Opinions on Israel's response to the conflict ranged from supporting its right to self-defense to concerns about excessive force and potential war crimes.
Mixed views were expressed on President Biden's response, with some appreciating the show of support and others preferring diplomatic and humanitarian efforts over military intervention.
Suggestions for the US role included mediating peace negotiations, providing humanitarian aid, and staying within Israel's current borders to avoid further escalation.
Deep dives
Mixed views on the conflict
The focus group participants expressed a range of views on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Some were concerned about the humanitarian crisis and the impact on innocent civilians, while others emphasized the need for Israel to protect its citizens. There was a call for understanding the historical context and educating oneself before taking sides. Participants also expressed worries about the potential escalation of the conflict, with concerns about wider regional involvement. Overall, there was a desire for a peaceful resolution and a call for the US to play a role in mediating peace and providing humanitarian aid.
Israel's response and potential invasion
Opinions varied on Israel's response to the conflict, with some participants supporting Israel's right to defend itself and protect its citizens, while others expressed concerns about excessive force and potential war crimes. The idea of a ground invasion and occupation of Gaza by Israel was seen as a divisive issue, with some considering it a reasonable response to protect Israelis and others opposing it as an escalation that could lead to further loss of life and worsen relations in the region.
Assessing President Biden's response
Participants had mixed views on President Biden's response to the crisis. Some appreciated the show of support for Israel through military presence, while others felt he is still contemplating the best course of action. Concerns were raised about the potential consequences of American military involvement, with a preference for diplomatic and humanitarian efforts, as well as targeting Hamas rather than a wider military intervention.
Role of the US in the conflict
Opinions varied on the role the US should play in the conflict. Suggestions ranged from mediating peace negotiations and providing humanitarian aid to supporting Israel militarily or sending peacekeepers. Some participants stressed the importance of staying within Israel's current borders to avoid further escalation. Others expressed a desire for the US to prioritize peace and not get directly involved, while also acknowledging the need to monitor the situation closely and be prepared to act if necessary.
MSNBC sidelines Muslim broadcasters during Middle East conflict
MSNBC has taken three of its Muslim broadcasters out of their anchor chair positions since Hamas's attack on Israel, raising concerns about diversity and representation in the network's coverage.
Reuters journalist killed in Israeli strike
A Reuters video journalist was killed and six other journalists were injured in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. Reuters' headline referred to the strike as coming from the direction of Israel, without providing details about how or why the journalist was killed.
Internal uproar at MSNBC
An internal event organized by MSNBC, discussing the situation in Israel, sparked controversy when a producer questioned the exclusion of Palestinian representation. The response received was that the group focused on terrorists and Israelis, not enough about Palestinians.
Public sentiment in Israel against Netanyahu
Overwhelmingly, the Israeli public blames Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the failure in preventing the conflict and the lack of security preparedness. Anger and frustration are also rising concerning the handling of hostage situations, with calls for Netanyahu's resignation.
Krystal and Saagar discuss the Israel Gaza humanitarian criss deepening as water runs out and hospitals collapse, Biden bumbling in a 60 minutes interview on America’s involvement, Arab states erupting, our newest Breaking Points focus group where we ask Democratic voters about the situation on Israel-Gaza, Europeans criminalizing Palestinian protests, Candace Owens fights Megyn Kelly over Israel cancel culture, polls show Israelis blame Bibi for security failure, MSNBC benches their Muslim anchors after ADL comments, and Reuters can’t admit their own journalist was killed by an Israeli strike.