Tareq Baconi

Tareq Baconi, expert on Hamas, discusses the importance of understanding its political aspirations separate from violence. They also explore the historical context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Hamas's shift towards armed struggle, the emergence of suicide bombings, their rise to power in Gaza, and the challenges they face as a governing authority.

Tareq Baconi, Board President of Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network, provides an insightful analysis of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. He discusses the profound impact on Palestinian identity and global politics, highlighting the hypocrisy of Western democracies. Baconi critiques how dehumanization and the failings of international law exacerbate the conflict and calls for a reevaluation of colonial biases. He emphasizes the need for grassroots mobilization and a redefined political agenda to address systemic inequities and foster regional liberation.

In a compelling discussion, Ahmed Alnaouq, a Palestinian writer and activist, shares the heartbreaking loss of 21 family members during an October massacre. Yara Eid, a Gaza-born war journalist, expresses skepticism toward ceasefires, labeling Israel a 'killing machine' and condemning Western media biases. Tareq Baconi, former senior analyst, argues that October 7 shattered long-held beliefs about Zionism, emphasizing that true freedom for Palestine requires dismantling apartheid. Together, they reflect on trauma, anger, and the need for global solidarity.