Scott is joined by Jeremy Hammond to talk about the war in Gaza. They discuss Israel’s strategy of making Gaza uninhabitable and look at the relevant history that has led to this moment. They also discuss the proper language to use when talking about the conflict. Hammond argues that what Israel is currently doing meets the definition of a genocide and that people shouldn’t shy away from using that word.

Discussed on the show:

Obstacles to Peace by Jeremy Hammond
“Visualizing Israel’s Goal of Making Gaza Uninhabitable” (JeremyHammond.com)
“Netanyahu’s Support for Hamas Backfired” (Antiwar.com)
“It’s All About Provoking Your Reaction” (Antiwar.com)
“Palestinian Girl, 12, Lost Her Family and Her Leg in an Airstrike. She Was Killed While Recovering at a Gaza Hospital” (The Messenger)

Jeremy R. Hammond is an independent journalist, political analyst, and author. He wrote Obstacle to Peace: The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, along with many other books. Follow him on Twitter @jeremyrhammond.

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