How Israel uses 'hasbara' to shift narratives in its favour | The Stream

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Publicado 2024-07-23
'Hasbara.' Does that ring a bell? It's Hebrew for "explanation", but it's also a strategic communication method used to influence perceptions and tilt narratives in favour of Israel. Amid one of our darkest chapters, we're witnessing a livestreamed "genocide", bombings of schools and hospitals, targeting of humanitarian workers and journalists, and rampant human rights violations. Despite these facts, many still question them and align with Israel's defence. Why? Partly due to a meticulously crafted technique that shapes public opinion and geopolitical outcomes. Today, we'll delve into Israel's intricate art of shaping perceptions.

Presenter: Anelise Borges

Guests:
Jennine Khalik - Journalist and researcher
Katie Bogen - Doctoral student and author
Matt Lieb - Comedian

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Todos los comentarios (21)
  • @adammsa5303
    “Europe's Alliance with Israel, Aiding the Occupation”- written by Irish journalist David Cronin . Shows that the EU's close relationship with Israel has legitimised actions such as the ill-treatment of prisoners and the Gaza invasion.
  • @prismpyre7653
    I think the young woman from Australia articulates so clearly and in such a heartfelt way exactly why women and all kinds of diasporic and minority communities all over the world have come to feel such a strong empathy for and anger on behalf what Palestinians have been enduring for all these decades-- not just the violence but the complete silencing and erasure with it; trying to sweep the proverbial ashes and bones under the rug.
  • @GianfreeZ
    Thank you AJ! Mark Perlmutter, a Jewish orthopedic surgeon from the US, volunteered in Gaza: "As Surgeons, We Have Never Seen Cruelty Like Israel's Genocide in Gaza." "We found evidence of horrifying violence deliberately directed at civilians and even children. A three-year-old boy shot in the head, a 12-year-old girl shot through the chest, an ICU nurse shot through the abdomen, all by some of the best-trained marksmen in the world.."
  • @gerrybannon7394
    In our millions and our billions we are all Palestinian 🇵🇸🇮🇪
  • @am1951
    I'm not Jewish and I was conditioned by this hasbara, too. Through what I read and learned in school, and heard around me, I grew believing Israelis made the desert bloom, and all the rest
  • Hasbara as a "playbook," has a significant influence on peoples' perception and action against injustice.
  • @user-eq5hy4pv3r
    I wanted to thank al-jazeerah for inviting younger and influential people to discuss this topic. I am familiar with each of these speakers from their contributions to Palestine analysis via social media
  • @prismpyre7653
    For any American or other English-speaking audience I highly recommend Matt's podcast "Bad Hasbara" which is hosted by him along with Gabor Mate's son; and it is both hilarious but also really functions like a support-group for a lot of Jewish and Muslim Americans; it's really great.
  • @mehdinajari4830
    Katie Bogen & Matt Lieb you are the kind of Jews we love and fortunately there are many of you and the numbers are growing. Thank you for telling the truth and working for justice.
  • @bannersxyz
    We love you Palestinians thank you so much for showing us the light the whole world is eyes wide Open I pray for the voice and the victory of Palestinians to be heard seen and felt. Regime change to the apartheid Israel
  • WONDERFUL and highly informative segment---I found Jennine particularly charming, VERY intelligent and well-spoken! The sadness in her face, at times, was a reminder of the heavy load of emotional trauma that these ones carry within themselves.
  • @fuckbankers
    Hasbara - Manufacturing Consent. Noam Chomsky, get well soon.
  • @adammsa5303
    The Jewish journalist Antony Loewenstein wrote well documented book “The Palestine Laboratory “. A good resource to learn more about the conflict related to Palestine land
  • @user-ev3sp1jl5n
    All of you are young humane beautiful intellects. I am so proud of you all. There is hope for humanity. To be educated is to think, analyze the facts and reach conclusion irrespective of the propaganda. Kudos to all of you.