Threading together some of the key factors behind Israel's genocidal war
From Think Again by Jennifer Borrell & Jacques Boulet
May 29, 2026
About this episode
Jennifer and Jacques discuss the factors contributing to Israel's actions in Palestine, including historical and contemporary influences.
Jennifer and Jacques weave together a few threads relating to Israel's occupation and genocide in Palestine, including the complicity of the US and western powers, Zionism, Christian Zionism, big money, and the media. For their analysis they are helped by Jewish scholars and historians.The presenters warn against pro-Zionist forces which are working to suppress free speech and critique of Israel in Australia today.ReferencesYakov Rabkin 2026, Zionism decoded in 101 quotes, Montreal: Barak Books.Adam H Johnson 2026, How to sell a genocide: The media's complicity in the destruction of Gaza, London: Pluto Press.Video links'Zionism's biggest mistake in 300 years', with Y Rabkin & J Sachs'Can the Imperial Core be Reformed?' with C Hedges & A MatéA Jewish holocaust survivor campaigns against Zionism
People in this episode
Hosts: Jennifer Borrell, Jacques Boulet
Topics covered
- Israel
- Palestine
- genocide
- Zionism
- media complicity
- free speech
- US foreign policy
Keywords
- Israel
- Palestine
- genocide
- Zionism
- media
- US complicity
- Christian Zionism
- free speech
- occupation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: US, western powers, Zionism, Christian Zionism, media
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