Will Lebanon Go to War to Save Gaza? w/ Rania Khalek
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- Опубліковано 13 лис 2023
- Beirut-based journalist Rania Khalek, host at BreakThrough News, joins Abby to discuss the Gaza genocide, the border war between Hezbollah and Israel, and the potential for a full-blown regional war.
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I just can't wrap my head around the fact that some people are still blaming Hamas for this genocide
?? All of a sudden I understand, not defend, but I understand why Isael does what they do, starting from your comment.
Well not hamas but Allah 500 years ago
Because brainwashing and submitting to authority are hallmarks of enslaved people. Whipped dog syndrome is heavy in the west.
My impression is that Hamas behaved in a way that Isreal and the west wanted and that the shocking level of carnage is what they want..... They want to inflame passions and make the whole region explode.
@@sturetrandans3747I've heard someone use this metaphor: imagine having your home invaded and you are thrown into your bathroom while they ransack your house and threaten your life. Then you try and escape, maybe with violence, and you are now to blame for the whole situation.
Solidarity from (an anti-zionist, anti-colonialist Jew) Australia! Thank you Rania & Abby!
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Thank you for standing up, Jewish leadership against Zionism has never been more necessary.
Two pretty women who would have better things to do than talk nonsense..
Thank you ladies. I’m Lebanese and want to say how proud I am of Rania, she speaks with so much strength and conviction and does so intellectually. God bless all the innocent lives taken during this time.
Rania is Libanaise or Palestinian?
Rania is from Lebanon yes .
I’m glad Abby is back. When this first happened she was the only one who came to mind that I remembered talking about this and I really needed to learn. I’ve since bought many books, listened to many podcasts, done lots of research and it’s quite clear that Israel has to stop occupying them. Stop taking their homes. Treat them like equals. Stop the genocide. It’s disgusting how long this affair has been able to continue.
Why does the US still support israel?????
Because it is not in the interest of the filthy rich in the United States to have a government "for the people".
No money in it.
As compared to their motto of "Death Destruction and Division will always be the more profitable pursuit".
If the Jews of this world do not want to witness another genocide of their people then they need to reign in this blood thirsty Israeli government NOW before it is too late.
No because Jews in Vermont and Sanders worked in Palestiniansm and abbey didn't and senator Bernie Sanders knows that Palestinians has a billion dollars in nature gas and oil and cease fire not happening and senator Bernie Sanders voted for the Ukraine money and senator Bernie Sanders knows it wrong because his relatives die fighting against the nazi regime and Ukraine but Vermont over 84 percent of Vermont voters wanted to support the Ukraine bullshit everywhere about Sanders and Tucker Carlson went on to Spain with the socialist party to overthrow the corrupt Spanish government and Zionist Israel bought America
Thank you for being the kind of person who hears about something they know nothing about, and immediately proceeds to educate themselves as much as they can on it before forming an opinion. I wish there were more people like you.
@@Merudinnn Thank you. Those are kind words and I appreciate them.
@@Merudinnn not a opinion it's a fact and chesley Manning threw Greenwald under the bus and Brazil UA-cam channel wanted Greenwald in Brazil to face a Brazil court for being a traitor and Hamas are terrorists and Zionist Israel are terrorists and some countries wanted wars crimes against the Zionist Israel administration like they did to Hitler administration and a socialist jew from Vermont now lives in Europe somewhere and studied the collapse of communist Russia and seen the British empire collapse and said that the American collapse is next because what going on in China and Jimmy Dore had sex with a underage girl before he was married British and some Canadian UA-cam channels really investing all the American and Canadian and British government bullshit and those are facts and the British new leader family in India made money from Russia and he makes money from Zionist Israel and Sanders listen to the people in Vermont who put him in office because his relatives die fighting the nazi regime and Ukraine but Vermont support Ukraine for some reason and Sanders knows how to trade illegally he did with Russia it was Russia steel for Vermont products and some African countries no money change hands because that illegal and Canadian and American and French and British corrupt corporate media outlets are like nazi Germany media outlets they listen to the IDF military bullshit and say that true Palestinians land has billions of dollars in nature gas and oil and America like to overthrow government with resources CIA main job and Bush and Obama Clinton Biden trump policy causes the issue today in the world and for some reason Abbey Martin is calling a Jewish senator a war pig and Tulsa and JFK jr wants to destroyed the Palestinians children so they can't become Hamas terrorist and Zionist Israel bought America and most politicians we investigate those channels and issues because we learn from Assange uncle Joe is a puppet for Obama his third term and Obama now is bullshit America with the Palestinians issue and President Joe illegal immigrants policy is to keep wages down and destroy unions with cheap labor because Mexicans will take a job for less money than the minimum wage
Abby Martin the voice of truth
nope, she is just like CNN and BBC, and only used convenient truths. She will lie to sell a story. I've caught her .
Two queens. I've been listening to Abby for decade while she covers the atrocities happening in Palestine. back then not a lot of people were listening. I'm glad her work finally paid off and the world started waking up.
Exactly, shes been on Is-it-Reals axx for a lonnnnnngggg Time
her RT days. abby been a staunch leftist for a long time
People have always been listening.
@@robertbrown8317Not enough people. Hopefully this is a tipping point.
@@msway836 Is Ra El - Isis Ra El
Thank you ladies. Independent journalists with journalistic integrity are the heroes of our time.
Rania you make me proud as a Lebanese in Lebanon, I was laughing when i found out that you're here lol Abby you're a beast as always, keep fighting the good fight ladies
two real journalists ...thank you both for your work .
Yes agreed.
Two of the most heroic people in the world. They are the conscience of the world.
I am so happy to know these powerful women are here in the world. We need more people in the world like these two.
do you support hitler?
Two pretty women who would have better things to do than talk nonsense..
Abby thank you for introducing me to Rania. Very moved by her words. I am 73yo Australian who slowly became awakened to the real world through identifying the unbalanced and unfair treatment of Palestine in my twenties.
The constant pushing by zionists and their sayanim inch by inch year by year until Adelson was king of the Congress donors and US secretaries of State were predominantly Duish as were the power brokers of Wall Street, the Fed, MSM, Social Media, FDA, CDC , DNC, Trumps White House and more. Until today where it has become ever more obvious that it is Israel which operates Washington not the other way around. Just look at Congress dressing up in IDF costumes and swearing allegiance to their Fuhrer Netanyahu. By taking control of Washington they also get control of The Five Arses that union of white supremacist nations that speak English.
So many phoney wars to bring “justice, freedom and Democracy” to the Mid East! Most of which occurred in “Greater Israel”!? Wars and regime change to the neighbours.
It is simple, Israel has never achieved peace with its neighbours because it doesn’t want peace.
I just fail to believe that the US takes orders from Israel. Why?
So right. Well people are awakening and the truth will prevail.
Heart breaking.. greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇦 supports Palestine freedom. Love your work Abby. Keep it up.
And D A still support these Nazis
Yes true, Abby has been working very hard for Palestine
Yes, i agree specifically through the Empire files
Love you both for being great reporters for humanity
Me too 🇵🇸♥️
They are so pretty!!! 🥰😍
Was hitler right?
THEY MAY BE PRETTY but these two wonderful humanitarians and good jpurnalists @@davidgafo
And supporters of Hamas. Pityful!
Two most gorgeous ladies, intellectually, razor-sharp. Our world is in desperate need of people like you. Thank you both.
They are both very easy on the eyes but boy oh boymdo they know there stuff@@workerbott
I just want to stop to thank you! To you both, to those around you that love and support you, to all those working behind the scenes, to all those supporting and commenting with love.
The collective trauma is so intense now, no one feeling it more acutely than the peoples of Gaza.
You all help to bring hope, when it feels hopeless; love when there seems so much hate; compassion in the midst of intense ugliness.
Powers are changing. That is a scary transition. None of us know how cowards will behave when they start loosing their security - and they are now exposed and finished!
But I can say that I stand with beautiful people who just want peace and goodness to prevail.
I am forever grateful for the comfort that you bring.
From Australia with love 💕
Two with a conscience and guts!
@@waterbottles4744 { no conscience detected } 🚨😀
They should blame muslims.Pakistan murdered 2 million hindus in 1971.Why don't people talk about that.
Two pretty women who would have better things to do than talk nonsense..
Thank you both Abby and Rania for your work on palestine
The two women are talking nonsense. Israel bashing again and again.
Great discussion. So very happy to see you Abby. I'm a 73 year old woman that admires you and what you do for us.😁
Back-to-back, two of the best: Roger Waters and now Rania Khalek. Awesome. Keep up the great work Abby.
Staying alive is an act of resistance.
Saving lives even moreso.
Thank you, Abby and Rania. God bless you both.
two of the greatest minds on this subject, thank you guys for being who you are and working tirelessly to fight injustice and war crimes in our name...
Ladies you bring both truth AND SANITY to this whole geopolitical madness we are currently living. Your work is as important as those brave manifestations going on worldwide. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Two pretty women who would have better things to do than talk nonsense..
Love these two ladies very informative and truth speakers
Thank you queens .. the fact that all the world talking about the palestinian case is giving me hope .. this is the first in history the world cares enough to study this case ..i have to thank social media and the independent podcasts such yours .. thank you again
Yeah....... people are taking notice because the other side are jews. Nobody gives a shit when it happens in Syria or Sudan, death figures much higher than Palestine btw. The israel government are horrendous and use residual war/ holocaust guilt to act as they please, but let's be very clear, there is anti-semitism at play here too. Hamas are not innocent just because they have a weaker military than Israel, they have shown an equally disgusting lack of respect for their citizen's lives.
Great that Abby Martin is back, huge respect for her courage and passion ❤
Masterpiece of commentary...thanks!
knocked the ball out of the park. thanks for your work, comrades!
Empire Files should air 24/7. Please make it happen!
I am pretty sure, Abby needs to sleep from time to time.
@@Klonering word..
@@bullittoothtony
I find it Funny that we traditionally use that phrase World War 1, 2... I mean is the Whole World really at War? it's always these western Shitheads who like to think that way. while the rest of the World is just trying to Live their Lives... 🤷♂ 😕
Abby, ive been following you since I was a teenager. Love your work, courage and speaking truth to power. Keep exposing them. Love from Toronto ❤
Thank you so much for your work Rania and Abby. Not only does it keep me informed but also makes me feel that there is still sanity left in these horrifyingly dark times.
America's biggest strategic blunder to aid Israel to massacres in Gaza.
Oh buddy, I can think of a lot larger strategic blunders the Empire has made in the course of its history. Fuck, I can think of bigger blunders effectuated during this brief Biden administration. (Still a year left, there's far further to fall)
Yes, although thinking of MILLIONS of people needlessly dead at US hands in the last decade+, should we say "strategic" or "staggeringly stupid"?
Its USA its strategic@@37Dionysos
its been doing that for well over 200 years now.
@@37Dionysosnot as many as by the hands of communists.
Former sovok prisoner...
Lebanon is proof that two religions can exist in peace, Israel obviously doesn't like that which is another reason they want war with Lebanon. They don't like the fact that two major religions can exist mostly peacefully.
They want to take Lebanon and Jordan too now, their “promised land”.
Trust me, don't use Lebanon as an example.
This is coming from a Lebanese.
Multiple religions can definitely coexist. Bu don't use Lebanon as an example
@@nadBKgea why?
@@The_universal_cynicdo you have any idea what was going on in Lebanon from 1975 to 1990? Lol
@@KH-mn7bt Yes the Lebanese civil war. An Israel and America funded and supported the fascist wing of the Lebanese parties. But guess what? It's been relatively peaceful after that so please shut up. Stop talking about the past and start talking about now.
Wow. Rania brought in alot of new dynamics that have been at play in that region. In particular her clarification on Hezbollah's existence (and similar resistance groups) as a counter to the corrupt Lebanese armed forces, were completely new information for me.
And I would have continued to be ignorant of the complexities of that region had i continued to rely on western media's narrative (i.e. that these are no more than Iranian proxies). Thanks alot Abby Martin for bringing her on the show.
A really good book that taught me so much about Lebanon was Pity the Nation by Robert Fisk a journalist who was based in Beirut for 30+ years. He had amazing access over the years even interviewed Bin Laden pre and post 9/11
@@softanna27 thanks for the suggestion..will look up.
Brilliant discussion. Massive respect to both ladies for such an educated discussion
Nikki Haley is the next American nightmare
That reptile ( NH ) is a war mongering snake
Both American houses, Congress and Senate, are situated in a deep Zionist mental space. You never see House members ever take a step out of it. For they know upfront, thanks to Israel's lobbies and pressure groups, if you decide to serve your conscience, then you do so by jeopardising your political future.
And the Zionist governments wet dream
Either Nikki or Kamala will be your next president.
@@misterhill5598 Nikki has done everything to try to appease the republican electorate. She's changed her faith, kissed Trump's arse, worked for weapons contractors and pressed her face firmly into Netanyahu's groin, and sold her soul to Satan. If Republicans don't choose Nikki to run for president, she must wonder what else could I have done?
Thank you so very much Abby and thank you Rania.
You two are such powerful commentators. Rania your knowledge is super important to keep educating us. We need this dynamic of you both as historian journalist reporters. Huge impactful explanations. This program is why we must get this work funded, folks. The lived experience of Lebanon in the historical bigger power grabs on it, tracking this is your forte. I'm so sorry you must keep this insanity on your everyday mind. Thank you, Abby and Rania. Seriously imperative work.
🤗 what an opportunity to see news analysis with
Abby Martin and Rania Khalek !!Thank you both!🙏🙏🤗👏🙌
You’re saying exactly what I feel. It gives me incredible pain to know this is happening and I just can’t believe the world is simply watching. Millions of us are feeling this horror and rage.
I’m due to fly to Beirut in a few weeks and I’m terrified they’ll start bombing the city.
But more than this, my heart is aching to the depths of my soul for the Palestinians.
Let's pray it doesn't come to that. Best of luck. Cease fire now.
Stay Safe ❤
Why does the US still support israel?????
Because it is not in the interest of the filthy rich in the United States to have a government "for the people".
No money in it.
As compared to their motto of "Death Destruction and Division will always be the more profitable pursuit".
If the Jews of this world do not want to witness another genocide of their people then they need to reign in this blood thirsty Israeli government NOW before it is too late.
Not just watching. Saudi Arabia is enabling by shipping fuel to Israel
two beautiful and brave queens. thank you for being the voice of truth.. god bless you both. love from sweden ❤️❤️❤️
Abby Philips and Marc L Hill have been on this longer than anyone in western media. They paid the price for it too. RESPECT to both.
Abby I am your fan. Thank you for speaking out. This whole genocide is disgusting and horrific!
My mind is having a hard time understanding this madness as I listen to these HC providers tell their stories. I honesty thought we were past this type of brutality. How can humanity stad by and do nothing as this masacre continues???
Yemin .war same support from London Paris Berlin USA .
💯 Exactly
@@gypsystargirl6626 See you have Rupert. Sheldrake morphic resonance the house of sound in string theory Mr kaku also David bohm has admitted it true from what angle it was viewed was pretty much guarded no doubt it plays a part in some processes and fields
This is a very upsetting and stressful time for many people including journalists. I hope that everyone at empire files and around the world have the time and space to take care of themselves as best they can. Love the show as always 🩷🩷🩷🫡🇵🇸
Abby and Rahnia are two of Palestines biggest voices. They are much better human beings that any of us. We should strive to be more like them.
Abby sure
It Rania is not honest about Hizbollah and Syria
@@Mightymoe918 seems like she is have you read about israel in Lebanon for over a decade hizbollah defeated them
@@tayibahussain just Israel is bad does not mean Hezbollah is good
“They are much better human beings than any of us”. Seriously???
@@rogerwelsh2335 I think she just means they are speaking up about this and doing alot to raise awareness which we may be lacking. Its just praising them no need to take it personally
I love Abby’s righteous anger 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 you remind us to be human
Nah...she is racist and loves terrorist
Rania is exemplifying the difference between the political concepts that just looks at numbers and then justifies them and the actuality of seeing the mutilated bodies of innocent children. Again, the concept of "collateral damage" and experiencing the fact of collateral damage. We, as modern humans, live not in the world of actuality but in the mental world of concepts and ideas.
Are you justifying the loss of innocent Palestinian lives at the hands of Hamas who are using them as human shields by embedding themselves in and around populated areas? Under and near hospitals, schools and residential areas?
@@user-ht3re7gh9zif you care about civilians you should condemn israel
Well said whitemountain
I like to say Ideology versus Rationality. one is Only true SUBJECTIVELY. while the other is True OBJECTIVELY. that's why I HATE Political Ideology so much. it basically Warps, Distorts, Deludes people's Brains around the World. 🥴
@@user-ht3re7gh9z People like you are crazy. If Hamas end up in a US airport, do you just say "well nothing we can do...I guess we have to bomb it"
"human shields" have NEVER been an excuse to justify the mass death of innocent civilians. If a robber is in a bank taking hostages, do you just bomb the bank? If a terrorist takes over a bus and plane and holds hostages....do you justify taking out the whole bus/plane? You are a psychopath...
What a strong woman you are! Thank you for your work.
Both!
I dropped what I was doing and broke into tears seeing those babies. How could humanity allow this?
Neocons are not humanity.
@@crhu319 Your comment is bad, and you should delete it.
I love u guys soo much.2 people who have been on the right side of humanity for so long never wavering and seeing straight through msm properganda the world owes u both soo much ❤❤❤
Wowza - I’m new to your channel and this is by far the best segment on the Palestinian/Israeli conflict that I’ve watched since October 7th. This coming from someone who watches the following respected shows every single day i.e. Redacted, Richard Medhurst, The Duran, Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris respectively, The Gray Zone, Katie Halper, Dan Cohen (Uncaptured Media), George Galloway, Scott and Doug, and even sometimes the likes of the Hill (Rising), Breaking Points and Kim Iverson this was probably the best show I’ve watched since. Absolutely love Rania Khalek and have been following her channel a while back now 👍🏻🔥
Thanks! Check out our Reporting From Palestine playlist for more :)
@@mischevious Andrew Napolitano was a Superior Court judge in New Jersey, not a Supreme Court justice.
@@mischevious "Judge" is a shorter word than "justice."
@@mischevious Not a rhetorical question: Why not fix it?
You should add The Last American Vagabond to your list.
Great work to both of you thanks for doing what you do 🙏🏼
As one who studied political science, the world-class geopolitical analysis of Scott Ritter and the encyclopaedic knowledge and sheer erudition of Colonel Douglas Macgregor are what rock my world but listening to the political fierceness and sheer passion for the issues of these two beautiful (and very bright) ladies is a nice change of pace. Keep up the great work.
Yes!
Thank you Abby for your passion and support. Free Palestine 🇵🇸
Being sane in this system will make you feel crazy.
Y'all make me feel sane
Amazing interview. The indignant passion in your reporting echoes so much of what majority of sane world thinks. Really informative. Thanks 🙏
Yes, sobbing as Rania "hollers into the ether" and we get it. Sorrow, outrage, fury at this horrific death cult.
Abby thank you for your hard work and raising awareness we greatly appreciate it
Good evening Ms Rania, and Mrs Abby Martin ❤️🙏. Great too see the empire files back. Scotland UK 👁️🙏👁️
It is incomprehensible that anyone can justify this slaughter. I am appalled and heartbroken. I also feel so powerless. Thank you for your work that lets the message get out there.
Rania Khalek is an excellent journalist and I have watched many of her episodes on breakthroughnews. I pray for the good health of all Lebanese people.
And of course for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Two of the absolute best! Thanks again for your compassionate and informative reporting!
Love the doo Abby, thank you for the updates about Gaza. Nice to see regular content from your channel.
hey thankz! 👩🦳🤳
Bravo ladies for your strength and courage !!!
Great stuff ladies...You guys are our heroes. I wish I had millions to fund these alternative news sources. It's been a long time since I watched CNN/FOX
Y'all keep posting em, I'll keep sharing them to everyone I know.
I live in Austin, Texas and there is a female journalist here in Austin named Rachel Blevins who is standing up for Gaza, the Palestinians and also telling the truth about the Ukraine war. You both should check out her channel because she is walking in your journalistic shoes.
Yes, I love Rachel Blevins. A very beautiful woman. She's actually a good friend of Abby Martin, just as beautiful as Rachel Blevins.. Just love them. Love them all, especially Rania Khalek, the most beautiful woman ever. Beautiful ladies. Always speaking truth to power. I wish there were more journalists like them.
These are all three fine journalist, reporters. Rania, Abby know their history, know their people, know truth. Rachel is coming to help! Yes to all three doing best to inform us!
So proud of you two, like I would a Big Sister! I will keep both of you in my prayers continually and hope you raise awareness of this issue to as many people as God wills it. Keep the good work going, someday only God can reward your works. Thank you! I hope people support you both financially as well s morally too.
Thank you. You guys are amazing !
Fantastic reporting. Thank you.
Thanks Abby and Rania. We ❤️ you 🥰🥰🥰
This critical juncture for humanity deserved this fact-driven analysis between two journalists, I am proud to have been following for the past few years. You play no small part in guiding so many people across the world, to the right side of history...consistently so!
Thank you both for a great logical discussion.
Great show ladies. Scotland UK 👁️🙏👁️.
This is a great channel and these are great interviews
Bro, Abby x Rania are just straight fire. May God continue to bless these two in both their work and their lives. Gracias mis queridas! ❤️
You two have the very best and fierce chemistry. So happy to see you two cooperating.
Dynamo brilliance, indeed.
It's so important to not take our eyes off Gaza. The least I can do is to be a witness and speak the truth. Long Live Palestine!❤️🇯🇴
Why do you say "long live" for something that doesn't exist? Kind of odd if you ask me.
@@tafferski I said Long Live PALESTINE. I did not say Is.not.real.
@@dianagwinn8143 Israel is a real country. It had been created in 1948, and it has borders. The fact you don't like it does not mean it is not existing. Palestine, on the other hand, is nothing but fiction.
@@dianagwinn8143 I think you don't quite understand my point but that's ok, I don't accept much from people who support Hamas.
Great discussion. Abby's new look is great.
As someone from the middle east, Thank you for shining some light on the other side of the story. ♥ I wish you all the best and success
Yes, MORE EMPIRE FILES!
We need you now as much as ever!
Wonderful interview!
Rania is great!
Been seeing her on Breakthrough News as well
Long overdue, but worth the wait- as always. Abby❤
Peace and much respect to Rania Khalek 🫡
Two great souls, thank you
Yes!
two of my most favorite Ladies💖 . . smart. witty. articulate. make a lot of sense. and most importantly they have a big heart.
love you.
Abby Martin is a certified 10/10 ❤
I'm just glad that we have the ability to get genuine reporting and analysis of the current situation in the Middle East. Thank you, Rania and Abby. You ladies are helping to keep journalism alive in the real world...
#KeepUpTheExcellentWork
The best discussion about Gaza that I’ve ever seen, thank you so much, Abby.
Thank you so much.Love you both for being great reporters for the humanity.
Both sisters are intelligent and brave doing their best to educate more and more people about the war crimes and breach of international laws by the maniac state thank you very much.
Thank you both ❤🙏
These amazing women have been so solid keeping up the awareness and strength for those seeking freedom and peace from oppression everywhere.Such valuable voices! Thank you for your humanity and honesty in reporting.
Please do more! You two are great.
Hear, hear!
Thank you Abby for bringing Rania 🙏🙏❤ with love and respect from Iran
PS: thanks for support the humanity, I know you are paying the price, thank you...
Wow! What a journalist Rania is. An absolutely incredible professional. Puts many renowned journalists to shame.
Totally agreed. World knowledge, lived experience, big ability to state facts as lived, on many places.
Amazing content, thanks for the great work! Forever ❤🇵🇸
Love the work of both of you
Thank you Abby, been following you since 2016, you’re always on point tackling this issue