Rania Khalek

Rania Khalek, host of Dispatches on BreakThrough News, joins Abby to discuss the Gaza genocide, the border war between Hezbollah and Israel, the horrifying conditions in Gaza hospitals, the escalating tensions and violence between Israel and Lebanon, misconceptions surrounding Hamas and ISIS, Hezbollah's role in the conflict, and the dangerous climate for Arabs and Muslims in the US.

Rania Khalek, a journalist based in the Middle East, discusses the ongoing assault on Gaza and the complicity of American and European officials. She also explores the role of propaganda in shaping public opinion and perceptions of conflicts, as well as the nonviolent protests in Gaza and the inevitability of armed resistance. Additionally, she criticizes the illegal laws in the US that criminalize support for the boycott against Israel and calls for global solidarity in the struggle for Palestine.

Rania Khalek, journalist and host of "Dispatches" at Breakthrough News, shares her insights on the Syrian conflict's complex history, including the West's controversial rehabilitation of a former al-Qaeda member. She highlights the implications for Israel's ambitions and critiques U.S. foreign policy and support for extremist groups. The discussion shifts to AOC’s political challenges, examining the struggles faced by leftists within the Democratic Party and the potential for building movements outside traditional structures.