The Dig War on Gaza w/ Noura Erakat & Arielle Angel
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Oct 19, 2023 
Noura Erakat and Arielle Angel discuss the severity of Israeli assaults in Palestine, the US-Israel relationship, and the historical context for US support of Israel. They also challenge perspectives on Israeli civilian deaths and Hamas's violence, emphasizing the need to dismantle Israeli apartheid colonialism.
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Unprecedented Violence in Gaza
- The scale of the current violence in Gaza is unprecedented, exceeding previous assaults in severity and cruelty.
- Palestinians face dire conditions, lacking basic necessities, and the international community's response is concerning.
Hamas as a Discourse
- Israel uses "Hamas" to deflect responsibility and justify its actions, avoiding explanation or accountability.
- This tactic fosters a discourse that equates Hamas with barbarism, justifying annihilation as the only response.
Settler Colonialism Denial
- Mainstream discussions about Israel and Palestine often deny Israel's settler colonial nature.
- This denial is foundational to other misunderstandings, obfuscating analysis and hindering just solutions.