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Oct 12
1h 29m

LONG WAY HOME | As Gaza ceasefire opens ...

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Peace in the Middle East? As world leaders gather in Sharm el-Sheikh for a high-stakes Gaza summit, Israel tightens its grip, and hopes for a ceasefire hang by a thread.


The second Gaza aid flotilla has been seized, drawing international outrage.


Meanwhile, chaos spreads elsewhere: Chicago is called a “hellhole,” Macron faces political collapse, and Ecuador reels after an assassination attempt.


🎙️On The Mother of All Talk Shows with George Galloway:


🩺 Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan — Palestinian NHS doctor facing tribunals over alleged antisemitism. A powerful voice speaking out for Gaza from the front lines of British politics. (Twitter: @doctor_rahmeh)


🎓 Prof. Seyed Mohammad Marandi — Professor of English Literature & Orientalism, University of Tehran. Expert on Iran, Western media, and the shifting balance of power in the Middle East. (Twitter: @s_m_marandi)


We cover:

– Sharm el-Sheikh peace summit: is real peace even possible?

– The second Gaza Freedom Flotilla seized at sea.

– Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan under fire in the UK for defending Palestine.

– Maxwell, Epstein & Trump — the connections that won’t die.

– Macron runs out of road as France faces turmoil.

– “Hell hole” Chicago and the decay of U.S. cities.

– Hit on Ecuador’s president sparks global alarm.

– Social Media News Update with Gayatri Galloway.

– Your calls and questions live on air.


📊 MOATS Poll: After Israeli captives are released, will Netanyahu respect the ceasefire — or start war again?




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