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Max Blumenthal is an award-winning journalist and the author of several books, including best-selling Republican Gomorrah, Goliath, The Fifty One Day War, and The Management of Savagery.


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The editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, Max Blumenthal is an award-winning journalist and the author of several books, including best-selling Republican Gomorrah, Goliath, The Fifty One Day War, and The Management of Savagery. He has produced print articles for an array of publications, many video reports, and several documentaries, including Killing Gaza. Blumenthal founded The Grayzone in 2015 to shine a journalistic light on America's state of perpetual war and its dangerous domestic repercussions.

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In his new book, GOLIATH: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel, award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Max Blumenthal takes readers on an eye-opening journey through the badlands and high roads of Israel-Palestine. Based on four years of research and on-the-ground reporting, the book is an unflinching, unprecedented work of journalism which depicts a startling portrait of Israeli society under siege from increasingly authoritarian politics.

GOLIATH illuminates the momentous political and social transitions occurring in greater Israel, with a particular focus on the effects of these changes on the people themselves -- both Jews and Palestinians. Blumenthal charts the progression of Israel's current crisis through the 2012 Israeli national elections, and against the historical backdrop of the cataclysmic events of 1948 that haunt the Holy Land to this day.

The New America Foundation hosted a discussion about his book and what his findings mean for the potential of peace in one of the world's most contested regions.

Timestamps:

  1. 05:30 - Attacks on NGOs in Israel
  2. 09:06 - Daniel Barthal
  3. 13:25 - Donna Shalala
  4. 26:51 - Hanin Zawabi
  5. 35:35 - The Jews in the Woods
  6. 49:04 - Blueprint for the Resettlement of Palestinian Refugees inside Israel
  7. 01:12:38 - The Levy Commission
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The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate on the growing freakout of NYC Zionists and establishment Democrats over the primary win of 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani.

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Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The video analyzes the Zionist backlash following Zohran Mamdani's New York primary victory and what it signifies about the changing political landscape and the declining influence of Zionism.

Key Points:

  • Zionist Meltdown: Mamdani's victory triggered a significant negative reaction from Zionist groups, highlighting their fear of losing control and influence through democratic processes.
  • Shifting Political Landscape: The election result indicates a growing repudiation of Zionism and a shift in public sentiment, particularly among young people, making Israel a political liability.
  • Co-option Attempts: Established Democratic figures like Chuck Schumer are attempting to co-opt Mamdani, similar to how they allegedly co-opted AOC, to moderate his positions and integrate him into the existing political structure.
  • Grassroots Movement: Mamdani's success is attributed to a motivated grassroots energy and an understanding that Zionism is toxic, representing a positive development in democratic politics.
  • Zionist Billionaire Influence: The video discusses the influence of Zionist billionaires, their coordinated efforts to control political narratives and actions, and their alarm at the prospect of losing influence with Mamdani's potential victory.
  • DSA Skepticism: One of the speakers expresses skepticism towards the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), viewing them with suspicion and criticizing their ties to the Democratic Party.
  • Comparison to Corbyn: The video draws parallels between the attacks on Mamdani and the smear campaign against Jeremy Corbyn, emphasizing the need to stand firm against such tactics.

Highlights:

  • Mamdani's clever response during a mayoral debate when asked about Israel's right to exist ("with equal rights for all").
  • Discussion of Mamdani's family background, including his father's influential work on colonialism and his mother's career as a filmmaker.
  • Analysis of the tactics used by Zionist groups, including WhatsApp groups of billionaires plotting political strategies and attempts to link Mamdani to anti-Semitism.
  • The observation that many prominent Zionists who advocate for Israel's safety would never choose to live there themselves.

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