Plestia Alaqad on reporting in Gaza

31/07/2025 36 min Temporada 1 Episodio 134
Plestia Alaqad on reporting in Gaza

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In this week' Spin Cycle, Charlie and Jess discuss mushroom robots, and the media’s shift in reporting on Gaza. In particular they focus on the use of the image of toddler Muhammad al-Matouq and the heartless debate around its context. The team then share Jess's interview with Palestinian journalist, Plestia Alaqad, about the reality of reporting on the ground in Gaza, and her book, The Eyes of Gaza: a diary of resilience.The Spin Cycle team’s reference to Israel committing genocide in Gaza is based on findings from both genocide scholars and human rights organisations, including the below:Genocide scholars unanimous Israel is committing genocideUnited NationsAmnesty InternationalMedecins Sans FrontieresIsraeli humanitarian orgs accuse Israel of genocide