Rania Khalek

Rania Khalek, host of Dispatches on BreakThrough News, joins Abby to discuss the Gaza genocide, the border war between Hezbollah and Israel, the horrifying conditions in Gaza hospitals, the escalating tensions and violence between Israel and Lebanon, misconceptions surrounding Hamas and ISIS, Hezbollah's role in the conflict, and the dangerous climate for Arabs and Muslims in the US.

Rania Khalek, a journalist based in the Middle East, discusses the ongoing assault on Gaza and the complicity of American and European officials. She also explores the role of propaganda in shaping public opinion and perceptions of conflicts, as well as the nonviolent protests in Gaza and the inevitability of armed resistance. Additionally, she criticizes the illegal laws in the US that criminalize support for the boycott against Israel and calls for global solidarity in the struggle for Palestine.

Naftali Bennett, former Israeli prime minister and defense minister, offers a security-focused perspective. Cenk Uygur, progressive commentator and TYT founder, brings outspoken media critique. Rania Khalek, Lebanese-American journalist in Beirut, reports on civilian suffering. Salah El-Makhnouk, Lebanese professor and analyst, shares on-the-ground political context. They debate Lebanon strikes, civilian displacement, militia influence, and regional strategic aims.

Rania Khalek, Beirut-based journalist and host of Dispatches, reports from under bombardment. She describes life and mass displacement in Lebanon. She critiques U.S. political silence and media failures. She assesses regional escalation risks, Hezbollah and Iran’s role, and the normalization of collective punishment.

Expert guests discuss Israel's assault in North Gaza, including a military hostage survivor's story. Debates on Hamas resistance, billionaire leaders, and challenges of conflict resolution. The emotional turmoil of families with hostages and the urgent need for condemning atrocities while advocating for empathy and peace.