Angry Planet

A First Take on the Situation in Gaza

Oct 15, 2023

The podcast explores the complexities and challenges of the situation in Gaza, including the unity in the Jewish community and the impact of imagery from Gaza on Israel's narrative. They discuss the difficulties of achieving peace, Qatar's controversial relationship with the United States, and their plans for future episodes. The hosts express gratitude to the listeners and invite engagement.

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Qatar, a major US ally, has been funding and supporting various terrorist groups, including Hamas, Al-Qaeda, and the Taliban, making it crucial for the US to confront Qatar and demand that it cease its support for terrorism and propaganda.

Telegram channels have become a valuable resource in the midst of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, providing first-hand videos and interviews, but navigating them and distinguishing truth from lies can be challenging without specialized training or expertise.

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Qatar's Support for Terrorism and Propaganda

Qatar, a major US ally, has been funding and supporting various terrorist groups, including Hamas, Al-Qaeda, and the Taliban. While portraying itself as a mediator in the Middle East, Qatar actively promotes a dangerous ideology and uses its state-run media outlet, Al Jazeera, to spread anti-Israel propaganda. Despite its support for terrorism and its negative impact on regional stability, Qatar maintains good relations with the US and enjoys special status as a non-NATO major US ally. It is crucial for the US to confront Qatar and demand that it cease its support for terrorism, propaganda, and extremist ideologies.

Introduction

3min

Complexity of Connections and Unity in Gaza

11min

Impacts of Gaza Imagery on Israel's Narrative

14min

Challenges of Making Peace and Shaping Perceptions in the Gaza Conflict

3min

The Difficulty of Achieving a Reset

16min

Controversial Relationship Between Qatar and the United States

4min

Pronunciations, Future Coverage, and History Episodes

2min

Expressing Gratitude and Inviting Listener Engagement

2min

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This week we're talking about the Hamas attacks on Israel and their immediate aftermath. Joining us is Joseph Epstein. He's a fellow at the Endowment of Middle East Truth and a veteran of the Israel Defense Forces, and an all around smart guy.

This is only the first episode we're going to have on this developing war, not the last. If this POV isn't for you, we'll be looking at some others in the weeks to come.

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