Alon and I had an informal conversation yesterday which I think listeners will find very informative. -His father was born in Palestine, "before the catastrophic, disastrous, establishment of Israel." -He became disillusioned with Israel, what it stands for, what is Zionism, and what Western culture and colonialism really are and really stand for. -Zionism has become, "the most hated ideology on the planet, only survives by unending US support. When an ideology embraces an insane agenda, it is going to crumble, its unsustainable. Zionism is unsustainable. Israel is now in a situation where it can't survive without US support. Israel and Zionism are fiercely hated the world over." -The political opposition to Western colonialism is growing daily. -More people questioning the story of Israel: "there is a limit to how much you can mass murder children & cover it up with stories that you're only able to tell because you control the media." -Only hope for Syria lies in the decolonization of the middle east from Western forces. -"People remember the Iraq war, the assassination of Gaddafi, the chaos that the West unleashed on Africa and on Arab countries over the past generation, what it is doing in Gaza and in Syria. Western colonialism is reaching the end of its days, humanity is woken up to this. It is in a frenzy now, trying to set fire wherever they can, trying to create a huge war." -"The people in Gaza who are being massacred by Israel, most of them are refugees from Palestine, that Israel pushed into Gaza in 1948. Those people who lived in Gaza were being occupied, murdered, and humiliated by people who just came to Israel 10, 20 years ago from Europe and other places, and took their land, took their homes, and then came after them in the refugee camps in Gaza." Follow him: https://alonmizrahi.substack.com/about https://x.com/alon_mizrahi https://linktr.ee/AMizrahi My Related Links: https://opt2007.wordpress.com/category/my-entries-from-occupied-palestine-apr-dec-2007/ https://opt2007.wordpress.com/category/bilin/ https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/welcome-to-hadar-a-village-under-siege-by-al-qaeda-and-israeli-forces-alike/ https://ingaza.wordpress.com/syria/syria-my-published-articles-from-and-on-syria-2014-2022/ https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2014/01/01/observations-from-occupied-palestine-in-gaza/ https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2008/12/03/updates-and-excerpts/ https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2008/11/08/on-board-the-dignity-en-route-to-besieged-gaza/

I spoke with Ted Walter, International Center for 9/11 Justice, on why now, 23 years on, speaking about 9/11 is important. Excerpt: "I would encourage people to look at 9/11 as a possible opportunity to expose the true nature of the national security state, of the war machine. It's about becoming more educated so that it's harder for the powers that be to carry out future deceptions. People who dedicated their careers or spend much of their free time battling Western imperialism, battling the war machine, refuse to look at 9/11—which I think is the foundation of the current war machine. At 23 years, I think its time that people who have avoided it in the past, either for career-oriented reasons or because they themselves have fallen prey to the propaganda of the war machine that they are dedicated to taking down. Whatever it may be, now is the time to finally look critically at 9/11. If we don't understand 9/11, we really don't understand the world we live in." Related Links: https://ic911.org/ten-reasons/ on the “Hannibal Directive” https://x.com/Truth_InMedia/status/1810675316261838968 https://x.com/DoubleDownNews/status/1832855065092075676 https://x.com/RichardGage_911/status/1843157368479346912 https://electronicintifada.net/tags/hannibal-directive https://ic911.org/journal/articles/the-instantaneous-free-fall-of-world-trade-center-building-7-and-nists-attempt-to-hide-it/ 23 years later, you owe it to yourself to finally trust your eyes https://x.com/ic911justice/status/1833873999945781520 Perhaps these first responders can help you see what is actually going on here https://x.com/ic911justice/status/1858595704249446897 Peace, War and 9/11 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28757454/ https://www.ae911truth.org/evidence/technical-articles/articles-by-ae911truth/696-how-36-reporters-brought-us-the-twin-towers-explosive-demolition

This is a must-listen interview for those who think Russia “invaded Ukraine without reason”, and those who believe the West's propaganda about Russia “failing” in its objectives, and many other lies put out by Washington and parroted by Western corporate media. Former Swiss intelligence, Jacques Baud, on the Ukraine-NATO history that forced Russia to start its Special Military Operation in February 2022. He is the author of numerous books, including: “The Russian Art of War: How the West Led Ukraine to Defeat”and “Operation Z: The Hidden Truth of the War in Ukraine Revealed”.

Dr. Assal Rad, Middle East Historian & author, breaks down the manifold tactics media use to dehumanize Palestinians and Lebanese (among many others) and whitewash Israel when it bombs, starves and commits acts of terrorism against them. Follow her: https://x.com/AssalRad Related Links: https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2024/07/24/the-uncounted-hundreds-of-thousands-of-palestinians-in-gaza-being-killed-by-israel/ https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2024/03/11/israel-is-now-killing-palestinians-in-gaza-by-starvation-media-downplaying-this-are-complicit-in-these-preventable-deaths/

Tarik is an author, a historian and an expert on international politics. He has a BA in Modern History from Oxford University, an MSc in International History from the LSE, and a PhD in History from Princeton University. Follow him at: https://substack.com/@tarikcyrilamar https://www.rt.com/op-ed/authors/tarik-cyril-amar/ https://x.com/TarikCyrilAmar

I spoke with Latin America correspondent for Press TV, Camila Escalante, about what she saw and heard on the ground in Caracas, Venezuela, before, during and after the recent Presidential Election. A well-travelled, longtime correspondent all over Latin America, Camila brings a deep understanding of the history of the country and region, and of the people. With ample experience in Venezuela in years prior, she speaks with first hand knowledge on the positive changes in the country, in spite of the brutal Western sanctions against the Venezuelan people. Follow Camilla at: X: camilapress Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CamilaPress My Related Links: -My Venezuela (2019) playlist: https://rumble.com/playlists/YCmDnKNOVWc -The US is manufacturing a crisis in Venezuela so that there is chaos and ‘needed’ intervention https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2019/03/31/us-is-manufacturing-a-crisis-in-venezuela-so-that-there-is-chaos-and-needed-intervention/

Recently, on a prime time French television show, panelists discussed whether France should stop arming Ukraine. An online poll conducted during the conversation resulted in 76.7% of participants wanting an end to arming Ukraine. Bertrand Scholler, one of the panelists, outlined why he believes France should not be sending arms to Ukraine. RELATED LINKS: C'est Cyril Hanouna qui a le courage de le faire. Chapeau mec ! 76,7 % des Français sont opposés à continuer de livrer des armes à l'Ukraine Il est temps que nos députés SE RÉVEILLENT ! https://twitter.com/SinedWarrior/status/1582122560006672384 The French TV channel abruptly "lost touch" with the correspondent, who began to tell that Ukraine was striking at civilian infrastructure and even hospitals: https://t.me/dimsmirnov175/39107 https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2022/04/08/they-saw-and-heard-the-truth-then-lied-about-it-media-on-donbass-delegation-omitted-mention-of-ukraines-8-year-war-on-the-autonomous-republics/ https://www.mintpressnews.com/under-fire-from-ukraine-everyday-life-in-the-donetsk-peoples-republic/262363/ https://www.thepostil.com/the-military-situation-in-the-ukraine/ DPR Civilians On Why They Wanted A Referendum To Join Russia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWs8TQG5Ds8 Interviews With Donetsk Residents After Joining Russia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq-pM-JPBCQ "Il faut arrêter d'armer l'Ukraine pour la paix" déclare Bertrand Scholler, consultant politique https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn_pLpZsxoU&feature=youtu.be

Steve Sweeney has reported from hot spots around the world, exposing Imperialist war crimes and attempts to interfere in and destabilize sovereign nations. He is Morning Star International Editor, founder of Media Workers for Palestine, and reports on global liberation movements, press freedom & resistance. Steve contacted me the other day to ask for a statement on Reporters Without Borders' (RSF) recent appeal to censor Russian media, on their premise that Russian media is "inciting hatred" and "condoning war crimes." He also contacted RSF with an excellent list of questions including why a (supposed) press freedom group is demanding that alternative media narratives are censored, could they give concrete examples regarding what they've accused Russian media of doing (no), and whether RSF would comment on journalists like me being put on Ukraine's kill list because of my reporting from on the ground in Donbass, where I've just returned incidentally. After a series of insightful exchanges, I asked Steve to please have a conversation with me about all of this. What a conversation it was! In our conversation, he details how RSF panicked and stalled replying, only to essentially give lengthy non-answers and flat out refuse to address some questions (including the one about me and Ukraine's kill list). A spoiler: Steve notes that RSF is not the neutral body it pretends to be, instead receiving obscene amounts of money from NED, Soros' Open Society, USAID, the Ford Foundation...a "rogue's gallery of the worst kind of regime change organizations." As RSF endeavours to shut down Russian media, I joined my Russian colleagues today in going to sites that were bombed by Ukraine yesterday in Gorlovka, killing one civilian & leaving two others in critical condition. This is the sort of crimes Ukraine has been perpetrating for over eight years, and its courageous journalists like my colleagues who have been putting their lives on the line to expose Ukraine's genocide of the Donbass people. RSF by whitewashing Ukraine's crimes is abetting in genocide. Follow Steve: https://twitter.com/SweeneySteve https://morningstaronline.co.uk/author/6182 https://english.almayadeen.net/authors/1493703/steve-sweeney **RELATED LINKS on this post: https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2022/07/27/journalist-steve-sweeney-exposes-rsfs-call-for-censorship-of-russian-media-as-ukraine-bombs-donbass-civilians/

I spoke with prolific Canadian journalist and author Yves Engler about Canada's unconditional support to Israel, even, or especially, as Israel has slaughtered up to nearly 200, 000 Palestinians in Gaza (Lancet), or potentially double that number (Gilbert). Yves lays out Canada's long history of support to Israel, including during the ongoing Israeli genocide of Gaza, and including over 7 decades ago with Canadian pilots participating in the Zionists' ethnic cleansing of Palestine. He talks about Canada's arms to Israel, and providing components to the fighter planes which bomb Gaza now, and about the Canadians fighting in the Israeli army, and those being recruited by various charities and organizations in Canada. Important information you won't hear on legacy media. Yves is author of 13 books, and publishes at yvesengler.com & https://www.foreignpolicy.ca/articles?author=57f2952659cc6814c896c9fa He tweets at https://x.com/EnglerYves Some of his books: https://www.barakabooks.com/?post_type=dd-product&s=yves+engler My blog post with related links: https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2024/07/18/canadian-journalist-author-yves-enger-on-canadas-complity-in-israels-genocide-of-palestinians-in-gaza/

I spoke recently with Nick of Revolutionary Blackout Network on a variety of issues, including the on the ground community-building work he is involved in, supporting Palestine—especially Palestinian Resistance, and why average people have been conditioned to hate places like the DPRK (North Korea). A very interesting conversation, I'm grateful to Nick for his time. Follow him at: https://www.youtube.com/@revolutionaryblackout7315 https://www.revolutionaryblackoutnetwork.com/ https://x.com/SocialistMMA https://www.patreon.com/RevolutionaryBlackout Related Links: -The Palestinians’ inalienable right to resist. 22/06/2021, Louis Allday https://www.ebb-magazine.com/essays/the-palestinians-inalienable-right-to-resist n -Bilin & nonviolent resistance https://opt2007.wordpress.com/2007/06/16/protesters-take-rubber-bullets-to-head-and-stomach-at-bilin/ https://opt2007.wordpress.com/2007/07/19/good-ole-cnnenterprise/ https://opt2007.wordpress.com/2007/07/20/no-iof-love-for-bilin-non-violent-protesters/ https://opt2007.wordpress.com/2007/08/13/reflections-on-accountability/ -Bassem Abu Rahme, killed by Israeli army in Bil’in protest against the Wall https://opt2007.wordpress.com/2009/04/17/bassem-abu-rahme-killed-in-bilin-protest-against-the-wall-rest-peacefully/ -Great March of Return protests https://electronicintifada.net/tags/great-march-return -Deconstructing the NATO Narrative on Syria (regarding “nonviolent” “rebels” in Syria ) https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/deconstructing-the-nato-narrative-on-syria/ -My report from visit to the DPRK https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2017/10/28/photo-report-the-north-korea-neither-trump-nor-western-media-wants-the-world-to-see/ -We Went To North Korea To Get A Haircut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BO83Ig-E8E Interview With The Makers of “The Haircut (2017) A North Korean Adventure” https://ingaza.wordpress.com/2018/02/15/interview-with-the-makers-of-the-haircut-2017-a-north-korean-adventure/ https://ingaza.wordpress.com/photos-and-videos-zionist-massacre-of-gaza-2008-2009/

In Moscow I spoke with Jeff Monson, a world-acclaimed American mixed martial arts fighter and political activist. Jeff travelled to the Lugansk People's Republic in 2016, and has returned to the LPR and neighbouring Donetsk People's Republic nearly a dozen times since, speaking with every day people about their lives under Ukraine's war on the Donbass. We spoke about his experiences in the Donbass and how they directly contradicted media claims, as well as his opening of dozens of sports schools in Russia and now in Donetsk. Monson, together with RT journalist Donald Courter, collaboratively-produced the independently-funded documentary “8 Years Before”, on the suffering that the people of the Donbass under Ukraine's 8+ years of bombings. [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM0VYkL_UI4 ]