Don't Say Palestine: How the Media Manufactured a Genocide | Assal Rad
Summary
Dr. Asselad discusses her book, *Do Not Say Palestine*, arguing that Western media manufactured consent for the Gaza genocide through deliberate language manipulation and censorship. She highlights how outlets like the New York Times and BBC dehumanize Palestinians and omit Israeli agency to maintain a false narrative of neutrality. The conversation explores the shift in public opinion as the "cracks in the system" shatter, exposing the media's role as a propaganda wing for state interests. Asselad also addresses the systematic killing of journalists and the deep-seated racism that allows s…
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