Amina Saqib is joined by Fawzia Afzal-Khan, a distinguished professor of English and former director of the Women and Gender Studies Program at Montclair State University.

The discussion focuses on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's characterization of Gaza as a "city of evil" that serves to manipulate the laws of war. It's vital to recognize the humanity of every life lost in conflicts and avoid terms like "collateral damage," which devalue individuals. The vast asymmetry in the conflict, with Israel's superior weaponry, underscores the urgency of Western and international leaders reducing tension and violence.

Israel frames its actions as conforming to the laws of war, asserting its moral high ground. In contrast, it dehumanizes Palestinians, portraying them as ignorant of these laws, thus labeling them as immoral. Statements like Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant calling Palestinians "animals" and comparisons to "rats or snakes" on Israeli social media aim to legitimize war crimes and civilian deaths.

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