When Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead in Jenin in May 2022, Israel blamed “crossfire.”
The Biden administration called it “tragic circumstances.”
No names. No charges. No accountability.

In this episode of Reel Talk, Daizy Gedeon speaks with veteran Wall Street Journal correspondent Dion Nissenbaum about the investigation behind the documentary “Who Killed Shireen?” — the film that did what governments claimed was impossible.

Together, they unpack how a small team of journalists traced the killing to an Israeli sniper, uncovered a pattern of impunity, and exposed a wider war on journalists — from Gaza to Lebanon to the West Bank.

This is not just about one journalist.
It’s about press freedom, power, and accountability.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Who Was Shireen Abu Akleh
02:21 – From “Tragic Circumstances” to a Cover-Up
06:18 – Meet Dion Nissenbaum
13:37 – Why the Official Story Didn’t Add Up
20:34 – Making Who Killed Shireen?
27:13 – Naming the Shooter
36:43 – Targeting Journalists
41:33 – The U.S. Military Whistleblower
01:13:19 – Why Gaza Still Matters

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For the first time in decades, the idea of peace between Lebanon and Israel is no longer a complete taboo. Retired generals, party leaders and policy experts are openly debating what was once unspeakable. But how do you even talk about peace with a country accused of genocide in Gaza, systematic ceasefire violations in Lebanon, and ongoing occupation of Lebanese territory?
In this fiery, in-depth episode of Reel Talk, host Daizy Gedeon sits down with Hanin Ghaddar, the Friedmann Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute and co-author of “A Roadmap for Israel–Lebanon Peace.” Ghaddar argues that Lebanon must urgently start negotiations with Israel not as surrender, but as the only path to real sovereignty, disarming Hezbollah, avoiding another devastating war, and unlocking desperately needed investment and stability.

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Time stamps:
00:00:00 Lebanon–Israel: 75 Years Without Peace
00:01:30 Ceasefires Broken, Gaza Burning: The Legal Case Against Israel
00:03:23 Who Is Hanin Ghaddar? The Shia Analyst Behind a Peace Roadmap
00:07:51 Roadmap Goals: Peace, Disarmament and a Sovereign Lebanese State
00:12:35 Beit Lif, Hidden Weapons and a New Phase of Escalation
00:23:58 Breaking the Taboo: Why Talk Peace with Israel Now?
00:29:45 Can You Negotiate with a Genocidal Occupier?
00:35:21 Can the Lebanese Army Replace Hezbollah?
00:44:39 Iran, Hezbollah and the Battle Over Borders and Shebaa Farms
00:52:06 October 7, Protest Narratives and What Peace Could Mean for Lebanon

Drawing on three decades at the World Bank, Sayed discusses emergency cash support for hundreds of thousands of Lebanese, the shift from aid to social development and jobs, and the government’s new return plan for Syrian refugees. She also addresses tough political questions: international pressure, IMF reforms, Hezbollah’s weapons and Israel’s violations, and whether a technocratic government can really overcome Lebanon’s old sectarian power networks.

As a Sunni woman in a key ministry, Sayed reflects on gender, confessionalism, youth, and why she walked away from a prestigious international career to serve Lebanon now.

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Dr. Jill Stein breaks down “Uniting for Peace” a little-known UN General Assembly tool that activates when Security Council vetoes stall action. She explains past uses, what a two-thirds vote could unlock today, and why her Lifeline for Palestine coalition is urging member states to bring a resolution now.
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On the second anniversary of the Oct 7 war, surgeon Ghassan Abu-Sittah recounts 43 days inside Gaza’s besieged hospitals from Al-Shifa to Al-Ahli and Al-Awda where he treated children pulled from rubble and watched colleagues targeted and killed.

He explains why he called it genocide within days, how hospitals became battlefields, why health workers were tracked, and what must happen next for accountability and rebuilding. We also discuss pressure on international justice, persecution he faced abroad, and why global mobilization and sanctions are essential to stop the killing.

One Year After Nasrallah: Lebanon at a Crossroads

A special report on the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination by Israeli airstrikes in Beirut. From the October 7 war to the September pager attacks, the Israeli invasion, and the failed ceasefire, this episode retraces the chain of events that reshaped Lebanon.

We explore the assassinations, mass displacement, and regional escalations that culminated in Nasrallah’s death — and examine today’s reality: Israel still occupies Lebanese land, villages lie in ruins, and the U.S. pressures Beirut to disarm Hezbollah.

Has Nasrallah’s assassination changed the course of the conflict, or only deepened Lebanon’s crisis?

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Lebanon faces one of its most decisive moments since the civil war. In this exclusive Reel Talk interview, host Daizy Gedeon sits down with Lebanon’s Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri to discuss the government’s decision to adopt the Lebanese Army’s plan to monopolize all weapons under state control.
Mitri addresses the secrecy surrounding the army’s report, Hezbollah’s rejection of the decision, Israel’s continued violations, and the delicate balance between sovereignty, security, and civil peace. He also reflects on the broader implications of U.S. and French pressure, the risks of civil conflict, and the role of Lebanon’s diaspora in the 2026 election

"Lebanon at a Crossroads: Hezbollah Faces Disarmament"
Lebanon is at a crossroads. After a brutal war with Israel that killed Hezbollah’s top leaders and the collapse of Syria’s Assad regime, the Lebanese government has taken an unprecedented step: moving to disarm all non-state actors under Resolution 1701 and the Taif Accord. Hezbollah has fiercely rejected this decision, calling it “non-existent” and warning it threatens Lebanon’s sovereignty. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with MP Ibrahim Moussawi from Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc to unpack the aftermath of the war, the government’s push to disarm, and what this means for Lebanon’s future. ⏳If you are enjoying our podcasts please consider a small contribution of $5 a month to allow us to keep you informed. https://buymeacoffee.com/daizygedeon
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"Battles, Alliances, and a Dangerous Gamble"
In post-Assad Syria, As-Suwayda is gripped by fierce clashes between Druze fighters, including religious leader Hikmat al-Hijri, and forces loyal to Ahmad al-Sharaa. But their positions on Israel ignite a storm: Was this a necessary alliance — or a fateful step that let foreign powers into southern Syria?
In this episode of Reel Talk, I discuss the future of Syria and the challenges to its unity after the recent events in As-Suweida with Nizar Ghanem, Director of Research at the Alternative Policy Institute, and writer and researcher Shadi Abou Karam.
Both proud members of the Druze community, Nizar and Shadi walk us through the developments As-Suweida has witnessed over the past two decades — from the community’s relationship with ousted president Bashar al-Assad, to the fierce clashes that erupted with Syria’s new regime under President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
Has the As-Suweida massacre reopened the question of Syria’s fragmentation?
Was Ahmad al-Sharaa trapped by Israel — and did he betray the Druze community?
Is Israel planning to turn southern Syria into a buffer zone?
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Lebanon’s 16 million-strong diaspora is its invisible powerhouse — yet a law passed in 2017 threatens to strip them of their electoral influence by 2026.

Why is a constitutional right being reduced to a token gesture?
And who really benefits when Lebanese abroad are silenced?

In my first Episode of Season 3 with Ziyad Baroud, Ibrahim Mneimneh, Carole Abi Jaoude, Sergio Jalil, Rola Afra and Layal Beyhum; we discussed the voting rights of the Lebanese diaspora.

Whether you’re in Sydney or Paris, Dubai or Montreal, your passport is Lebanese — and that should mean your vote counts just as much as anyone’s back home.

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