

Democracy Now! 2025-08-25 Monday
6 snips Aug 25, 2025
Tess Ingram, spokesperson for UNICEF, discusses the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where famine is declared as children suffer. Chris Newman, legal director of NDLON, shares insights on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's unjust deportation saga and its impact on families. Mohamed Shahada, from Gaza, provides firsthand accounts of the devastation caused by Israeli airstrikes, including the tragic loss of journalists. They tackle urgent issues of immigration, civil rights, and the desperate need for international action to address these crises.
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Hospital Strike Killed Journalists
- Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital included a reported double-tap that first hit the roof then targeted responders.
- Five journalists were killed, highlighting targeted risks to media in Gaza.
Profile Of Journalist Mariam Aboudaka
- Mohammed Shahada described Mariam Aboudaka as a journalist and mother who quietly donated a kidney and lost family members to the conflict.
- He noted her close ties to local victims and her work documenting children in Gaza hospitals.
Contradictory Official Messaging
- Mohammed Shahada highlights a stark contrast: Israeli public remarks in Hebrew celebrated the strike while English statements claimed mistakes.
- He argues Israeli investigations are perfunctory and unable to impartially probe military actions.