Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2025-10-17 Friday
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Oct 17, 2025 
Amira Haas, a veteran Israeli journalist at Haaretz, shares insights on the dire situation in Gaza, discussing the limited relief amid ongoing fear and deprivation. She addresses the harsh realities of displaced families and the mainstreaming of ethnic cleansing. David Cole, a law professor and former ACLU director, critiques U.S. military actions in Venezuela, labeling the strikes as extrajudicial killings and war crimes. He also warns about the implications such tactics could have domestically, emphasizing the need for accountability.
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Ceasefire Relieves But Leaves Deep Insecurity
- The Gaza ceasefire eases immediate fear but leaves deep insecurity and rubble-related hardship for civilians.
- Amira Haas emphasizes that relief is temporary and the threat of renewed war persists.
Prison Conditions Reveal Systemic Cruelty
- Israeli prisons show unprecedented harshness with many released prisoners emaciated, ill, or maimed.
- Amira Haas warns prison conditions reflect broader state cruelty rather than isolated policy failures.
Mother Refuses To Abandon Ruined Home
- A Palestinian mother of five returns to live on the rubble of her destroyed home rather than flee.
- She vows to stay despite lack of water, shelter, or stability.
