What We Said About Palestine14 Loka 2024

Episode 10. Media misrepresentation in the Gaza conflict (24 Feb 2024)

In this powerful episode, we explore the stark discrepancies in media coverage of the ongoing war in Gaza, particularly focusing on how these narratives influence public perception and policy. The discussion begins with a critical analysis of the disproportionate casualties between Israeli civilians and Palestinians, emphasising the severe impact on the latter. We highlight the role of major media outlets like News Corporation and Nine Media in shaping a narrative that often portrays one side favourably over the other.
We explore the broader consequences of biased reporting, noting how skewed narratives hinder political pressure and perpetuate the cycle of violence. They address the disturbing imagery of suffering that permeates social media, contrasting it with mainstream media's cautious approach due to fears of backlash from powerful Zionist groups. This episode isn't just about the conflict itself; it's about the struggle within the media to present balanced, ethical journalism amidst accusations of anti-Semitism and the politicization of media narratives.
We also discuss specific cases such as the tragic story of Hind Rajab, a six-year-old Palestinian girl caught in a deadly scenario that received scant attention in certain Australian media outlets. The episode concludes with a broader reflection on how media bias at the national level is mirrored in international platforms like the United Nations, affecting global policy and perceptions.

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Episode 13. Escalating tensions: Iran's strike and the pathway to Palestinian statehood (20 Apr 2024)

We discuss the recent significant escalation in the Middle East, as Iran launches over 300 missiles and drones toward Israel, marking a direct military response from Iranian territory for the first ti...

14 Loka 202412min

Episode 12. The death of Zomi Frankcom and Australia's weak response (6 Apr 2024)

We examine a critical moment in the ongoing conflict in Gaza—the tragic death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six colleagues from World Central Kitchen, killed by an Israeli Defense Force s...

14 Loka 202416min

Episode 11. Varoufakis on Gaza: A call for justice and policy change (3 Mar 2024)

In a riveting session at the National Press Club, Yanis Varoufakis, the former Greek Finance Minister and noted economist, delivers a compelling discourse on the dire situation in Gaza, critiquing glo...

14 Loka 202413min

Episode 9. Crisis in Gaza: Unfolding humanitarian and political strands (10 Feb 2024)

In this episode, we look into the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as it continues into 2024. Israeli forces have fired at Palestinians collecting humanitarian aid, amidst rising tensions and escal...

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Episode 8. A broken Ceasefire: The continuing crisis and Australian weakness (12 Dec 2023)

There was cautious optimism about the ceasefire in Gaza, but that hope has quickly faded. The Israel Defense Forces have broken the truce, and the humanitarian crisis has worsened as more Palestinian ...

5 Loka 202412min

Episode 7. Gaza ceasefire: A glimpse of hope amidst a brutal conflict (2 Dec 2023)

Episode 7. Gaza ceasefire: A glimpse of hope amidst a brutal conflict (2 Dec 2023)After weeks of relentless violence in Gaza, a ceasefire has finally been reached—though it’s a ceasefire that Australi...

5 Loka 202424min

Episode 6. The second Nakba: International pressure and the lack of leadership (18 Nov 2023)

As the war in Gaza worsens, the Israeli military continues its relentless bombing, displacing more Palestinians and raising the civilian death toll beyond 10,000. The global outrage is growing, with i...

5 Loka 202419min