In light of the recent Israeli massacre that took place in Gaza at the culmination of the Great March of Return and the resulting discourse, it is imperative that those wishing to contribute their two cents look not at the events of the past two days or the past six weeks, but at the events of the past 70 years. To interpret current events accurately, the struggle of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and elsewhere must be viewed within a historical context, not in a vacuum.
Below you will find a collection of 16 information packed videos about the colonization of Palestine and the resulting abuse and occupation.
Empire Files: How Palestine Became Colonized
The Empire Files looks at the long history of Zionist colonization, expansion and expulsion of Palestine’s indigenous inhabitants in this historical look at the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Empire Files: Israelis Speak Candidly to Abby Martin About Palestinians
On the streets of Jerusalem, Abby Martin interviews Jewish Israeli citizens from all walks of life. In several candid interviews, disturbing comments reveal commonly-held views about Palestinians and their future in the region.
Biggest Misconception about Israel Palestine Conflict Explained
Jimmy Dore interviews Abby Martin on the history of the colonization of Palestine and the current situation in the Gaza Strip, including the two-state solution, unequal rights, and more.
The Israel - Palestine Apartheid State With Abby Martin
Lee Camp interviews Abby Martin on her firsthand experience in Palestine.
Empire Files: Israeli Army Vet’s Exposé - “I Was the Terrorist”
In a rare, candid conversation, Abby Martin interviews a former Israeli Army combat soldier who served as an occupier in Palestine’s Hebron City.
Empire Files: Inside Palestine’s Refugee Camps
In her first on-the-ground report from Palestine, Abby Martin gives a first-hand look into two of the most attacked refugee camps in the West Bank: Balata and Aida camps.
Empire Files: Inside the Hotbeds of Israeli Settler Terror
Abby Martin goes on-the-ground to the epicenters of state-backed settler terrorism in Palestine’s West Bank, in Part II of her report on illegal Israeli settlements and home demolitions.
Empire Files: Home Demolitions for Illegal Settlements Surging
The demolition of Palestinian homes for Israeli settlements reached a ten-year high in 2016. While this activity led by the fanatical settler movement is illegal under international law, it is completely aided and abetted by the Israeli government.
Empire Files: Silencing Palestine - Prison & Repression
Israel’s occupation of the West Bank is an internationally-recognized human rights crime—but those being impacted are harshly punished for not only acts of resistance, but even mere advocacy for their rights.
Abby Martin & Joe Rogan on Israel's Massacre at Gaza Border
Abby Martin talks about the Israeli lobby smear campaign for her previous appearance and the Great March of Return massacre of nonviolent protesters on the border, including the deliberate targeting of children, journalists and rescue workers on the The Joe Rogan Experience.
Chris Hayes Waits To Be Fired After Gaza Segment
Jimmy Dore discusses the possibility that a popular television journalist will lose his job after speaking truth about the recent massacre in Gaza.
Israel Shoots 6 Journalists Covering Palestinian Protest
Jimmy Dore discusses mainstream coverage of Israeli snipers firing upon Palestinian protestors.
NY Times Jaw Dropping Biased Reporting On Israel
Jimmy Dore exposes mainstream media's biased reporting on Israel.
Israeli Soldiers Say They Were Instructed To Shoot Innocent Palestinians
Lee Camp shares video of Israeli soldiers revealing their instructions to shoot and kill any Palestinian they see.
The Gaza Bombardment - What You're Not Being Told
StormCloudsGathering discusses the 2014 murder of three Israeli teens and the resulting assault on Gaza, using those murders as justification.
Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Fuels Syria Crisis
SouthFront's Syria War Report on the 2018 massacre in Gaza.
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