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The LRB Podcast

The Shoah After Gaza

Mar 20, 2024
57:51
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Pankaj Mishra discusses Israel's use of the Holocaust, connections between India, Zionism, and Hindu nationalism, reactions of Jewish writers to Israel's wars, ICC affair's global implications, lack of accountability for Israel's actions, erasure of Palestinian voices in media, and recommendations for essays and podcasts.
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  • Israel's instrumentalization of the Holocaust and the crisis in Gaza as perceived by the Global South.
  • Israel's pursuit of deterrence against militant groups like Hamas and the intersection of nationalist movements globally.

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The Unprecedented Scale of the Gaza Conflict

The episode delves into the significant escalation of conflict in Gaza following an attack by Hamas, resulting in a massive humanitarian disaster. The response from the Israeli government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, has raised concerns worldwide due to the extensive civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure in Gaza. The alarming humanitarian crisis, with tens of thousands of civilian deaths, especially women and children, has drawn criticism from global powers, including the Biden administration.

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