Deconstructed Podcast
Fog of War: The Media and the Israel–Palestine Conflict
Horrific unverified claims about the conflict spread like wildfire by news outlets and on social media, rapidly fueling tensions and violence.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Israel’s 2023 bombings and invasion of the Gaza Strip have cost thousands of Palestinian lives and displaced countless others. But the war didn’t start with Hamas’s October 7 attack. The Intercept’s coverage delves into Israel’s occupation, how the U.S. government enables its repression, and the free speech fight over pro-Palestine activism at home.
Israel Warns Palestinians on Facebook — but Bombings Decimated Gaza Internet Access
During a war, when access to the internet could save lives, Palestinians are struggling to reach the outside world and each other.
Alleged Iran Role in Israel Attack Echoes Bogus Iraq WMD Claims
Israeli and U.S. officials acknowledge there is no proof that Iran directed last weekend’s deadly Hamas attack.
In Tense Closed-Door Meeting on Gaza, Josh Gottheimer Comment on Muslims Sparks Fury
In a Democratic caucus meeting on Israel–Gaza violence, Gottheimer made a disparaging remark about Muslim clergy, sources said.
“Beheaded Babies” Report Spread Wide and Fast — but Israel Military Won’t Confirm It
“It’s been about four days since this incredible and tragic escalation of violence and the level of misinformation — even disinformation — seems near unprecedented.”
TikTok, Instagram Target Outlet Covering Israel–Palestine Amid Siege on Gaza
Periods of Israeli–Palestinian violence have regularly resulted in the corporate suppression of Palestinian social media users.
Tlaib and Bush Called to End Violence in Israel and Gaza. Then Fellow Democrats Attacked.
Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush called for a ceasefire and were attacked by AIPAC-aligned centrists. Democratic leadership stayed silent.
Intercepted Podcast
The Gaza Cauldron
Marwan Bishara breaks down Hamas’s deadly raids into Israel, the decades of Palestinian suffering, and how Benjamin Netanyahu may exploit the horrors.
Rep. Jake Auchincloss Supports Gaza Bombing Despite Captive American and Israeli Civilians
“Deescalation is not possible when they are taking hostages,” the Massachusetts Democrat said — both acknowledging the hostages and disregarding their fate.
Voices
Yes, This Is Israel’s 9/11
Both the U.S. and Israel were stunned to experience the ultraviolence they mete out to others.