Palestine This Week: Israel and the erasure of Gaza

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s popularity rises following his attacks on Lebanon, Yemen and Syria, is he expanding the war to stay in power or is the Zionist dream of Greater Israel becoming a reality? In the latest episode of Palestine This Week, host Nasim Ahmed and guest Mouin Rabbani provide a detailed analysis of the first anniversary of Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza. The pair examine the humanitarian crisis, exploring its historical context within Israel’s long-standing policies towards Palestinians and its implications for regional stability. Rabbani offers expert insights into the staggering human cost of the campaign, including the estimated 118,908 casualties – a shocking 5.4% of Gaza’s population – and the creation of 18,000 orphans. The conversation then broadens to explore wider geopolitical ramifications, including Iran’s recent demonstration of precision strike capabilities, and the role of the US in supporting Israel despite early warnings