Simon Childs

Aaron Bastani, a sharp journalist and commentator, joins Simon Childs, an on-the-ground reporter, and Francesca Nadin, a spokesperson for Prisoners for Palestine. They dive into the charged atmosphere surrounding the Aston Villa versus Maccabi Tel Aviv match, including police intervention and protest dynamics. Francesca highlights the dire conditions faced by Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike. The discussion also touches on the blurred lines between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism, and the impact of media narratives on public perception.