Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2025-09-17 Wednesday
Sep 17, 2025
Mohammed Shahada, a writer and analyst from Gaza, shares powerful insights on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza City, highlighting the devastating impact of military actions on civilians, especially children. He emphasizes the urgent need for support in overwhelmed hospitals and discusses the international community's response, exploring allegations of genocide amidst the chaos. Shahada also reflects on the political turmoil in Israel, where civilians are fleeing violence, and the challenges faced by leaders like Netanyahu amidst widespread protests.
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Gaza City Full-Scale Assault
- Israeli forces intensified bombing and ordered nearly one million residents to evacuate Gaza City as troops moved in.
- Medical sources reported dozens killed, signaling a massive escalation with severe civilian displacement.
Frontline Surgeon’s Harrowing Account
- Dr. Kathleen Gallagher described operating at Nasser Hospital with 2–400 ER patients daily and multiple major trauma surgeries each day.
- She reported many child casualties, including single fatal shots to the head and neck, and said the destruction exceeds her experience in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Medical View On Systematic Destruction
- Dr. Gallagher observed systematic destruction of civil infrastructure and mass displacement consistent with an extermination of a people’s way of life.
- She urged Americans to pressure representatives to stop the killing and seek justice.
