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Dec 2023
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#8 - Why This is a Genocide

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Genocide is a heavy word that should never be used lightly. In this episode we explain what genocide actually means and how it applies to Gaza, and address popular misconceptions and talking points. Join us to understand why Palestinians, genocide scholars, and UN experts are insisting that this is indeed a genocide. 
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