Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 9/12/25 Wally Rashid on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla and the Congressman the Israel lobby put in prison
Sep 12, 2025
Wally Rashid, an innovative entrepreneur and analyst, joins the discussion on organizing the Freedom Flotilla to deliver crucial aid to Gaza amid ongoing conflict. He reveals the recent drone attacks faced by the flotilla, highlighting the urgent need for non-violent humanitarian efforts. Rashid also delves into the story of Congressman James Traficant, who faced imprisonment due to his criticism of U.S. policies toward Israel, showcasing the influence of lobbying on political decisions. Their conversation uncovers the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the broader implications for the region.
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Family Living Near Violent Settlement
- Rashid says his extended family lives in a West Bank town near the extremist Yitzhar settlement.
- He worked on sanctioning extremist settlers during the Biden administration and describes severe settler violence there.
Terrain And Settlement As Displacement Strategy
- Rashid describes a deliberate geographic strategy: Palestinians are placed in valleys and settlements sit on hilltops to control and displace them.
- He likens the arrangement to Bantu homelands and warns it facilitates gradual expulsions village by village.
Tunneling Under Al-Aqsa Raises Collapse Fears
- Rashid reports Israel is tunneling under Al-Aqsa Mosque seeking artifacts and weakening its foundations.
- He claims repair permits are denied and suggests the strategy could intentionally collapse the mosque to justify removal.
