Ghada Karmi: Why there is no excuse for Israels war on Gaza @TransnationalInst

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In this message recorded for the IGNITE! Festival of Radical Ideas, Ghada Karmi addresses Israel's war on Gaza following October 7th. She argues that there is no excuse for Israel's genocide and highlights the severe conditions in Gaza. Karmi examines the role of Western complicity—especially that of the United States—and the urgent need for accountability. She emphasizes the suffering of Palestinian civilians and the moral responsibilities of those in power.

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Ghada Karmi: Why there is no excuse for Israel's war on Gaza