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This is a segment from The Electronic Intifada’s livestream on day 33 of the Gaza ceasefire. Ali Abunimah, Nora Barrows-Friedman, Jon Elmer and Asa Winstanley were joined by historian Ilan Pappé. You can watch the full show here: https://youtu.be/4ZJx-FDrsK4

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This YouTube video segment from The Electronic Intifada discusses the aftermath of the Gaza conflict, focusing on the deaths of the Abbas family, held captive by the Mujahideen Brigades. Key points include:

  • The Abbas Family’s Fate: The panelists discuss the conflicting narratives surrounding the deaths of the Abbas family. The Mujahideen Brigades claim Israeli airstrikes killed them, while Israel alleges Hamas is responsible. The panelists support the Mujahideen Brigades’ account, highlighting Israel’s cynical propaganda campaign to deflect blame.
  • Prisoner Exchange Negotiations: The discussion delves into the stalled negotiations for a prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas. The panelists criticize Israel’s refusal to engage constructively, leading to a higher price for the release of captives. They point out that Israel prioritized the propaganda value of the captives over their lives.
  • Gaza Reconstruction Plans: The panelists analyze the proposed Gaza reconstruction plans, particularly an Egyptian plan that prioritizes appeasing Israel and the US. Concerns are raised about the plan’s potential to limit Palestinian autonomy and control over the reconstruction process.

Highlights include the panelists’ sharp criticism of Israel’s actions and propaganda, their detailed account of the events surrounding the Abbas family, and their analysis of the complex political dynamics surrounding the prisoner exchange and Gaza’s reconstruction.

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Founded in 2001, The Electronic Intifada has won awards and earned widespread recognition for publishing original, high-quality news and analysis, and first-person accounts and reviews. The Electronic Intifada’s writers and reporters include Palestinians and others living inside Palestine and everywhere else that news about Palestine and Palestinians is made.