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Jul 2022
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Why Won't Biden Hold Israel Accountable ...

The Institute for Middle East Understanding
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With President Biden about to visit Palestine and Israel, we speak with Lina Abu Akleh, niece of slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh who was murdered by the Israeli army less than two months ago. We discuss Shireen’s life, her killing, and the Biden administration’s whitewashing of this murder.Thank you for listening to 'This is Palestine ... Show More
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