This Is Hell! How the War in Gaza is Becoming the Crime of the Century / Suzy Hansen
Jul 13, 2025
Join journalist Suzy Hansen as she delves into her compelling New York Magazine article addressing the ongoing crisis in Gaza and its implications for humanitarian law. Hansen discusses the contrasting reactions to her work and how social media shapes global awareness. She critically examines the role of the U.S. in armament policies, the complexity of journalistic objectivity, and the concept of 'death events' to highlight collective responsibility. Hansen also explores the challenges of accountability for corporations and the precarious state of international humanitarian law.
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Demand Access When Correspondents Are Blocked
- Journalists and media organizations should organize to demand access when a government bans foreign correspondents.
- Suzy Hansen criticizes herself and others for not coordinating a stronger response earlier.
ICJ Rulings Are Moral, Not Enforceable
- The ICJ's rulings function as moral benchmarks but lack direct enforcement, so they often arrive too late to stop atrocities.
- International law matters symbolically but depends on willing governments to act.
Weapon Flows Sustain Scale Of Destruction
- U.S. arms pauses (like Biden withholding bombs once) are symbolic and rare, then quickly reversed under political and industry pressure.
- Continuous weapon shipments sustain the campaign by removing incentives to conserve firepower.
