My EXCLUSIVE interview with Ambassador Riyad Mansour, Permanent Representative for the State of Palestine at the UN, comes at a time when nearly all hope has been lost for a diplomatic solution to save Gaza.
But inspite of the hoplessness being felt at the paralytic procrastination of global institutions and world leaders to take the necessary actions, not just words, to end Israel's genocidal rampage that has now spread to Lebanon, it is important to acknowledge and celebrate the profound milestone achieved by the state of Palestine on 10 May 2024 when it was formally recognized as an Observer STATE by the UN General Assembly.
While many might consider it minor or meaningless, Ambassador Mansour explains its historic importance for Palestine in its bid to win full member status which would have a profound impact on Israel's ability to pursue its expansionst agenda in all the Occupied Territories.
For anyone wishing to increase their knowledge about the chronic Palestine-Israel crisis, I encourage you to watch to the end.
Timestamps⏱️
0:00 Reel Talk introduction
2:00 Introduction
5:45 The UNGA - Home of Democracy
10:25 1947
14:35 The rise of the PLO
17:24 2012 & Observer State Status
21:35 10 May 2024
29:30 Brick by Brick to victory
32:25 The Gaza Genocide
38:25 Israel ISOLATED at the UN
43:12 The duplicity of nations
45:45 GAZA has galvanised the globe
54:32 It is time for Western Europe
57:52 A prisoner of hope
1:00:52 Conclusion
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Join us for an eye-opening discussion with Ronnie Chatah where he tells us his journey of attachment to Lebanon. From the story of his father's assassination to the deep impact Hezbollah has had on the country, the conversation takes us through the complexity of the country and WHY we find ourselves in a war today.
*Disclaimer* - THIS PODCAST WAS FILMED IN AUGUST, 2024
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For some people, if your father is brutally assassinated, turning to the darkside and seeking revenge are understandable. But for Ronnie Chatah, whose father, Lebanese economist, diplomat and former Minister of Finance, Mohamad Chatah, was murdered in a car bombing in Beirut in 2013, he chose a different course.
My enlightening discussion with Ronnie explores the path to Storytelling that he pursued and which resulted in him expanding his Beirut Walking Tours into the Beirut Banyan Podcast as a tribute to his father.
We explore the people, places and events that have helped shape his views, beliefs and stories and keep him committed to Lebanon as well as touch on the current events, politics and players impacting the country, in particular the impact of Hezbollah over the past 30 or so years, as Israel rains down hell on Lebanon for the thousandth time.
Join me for this fascinating journey with a devoted son of Lebanon.
Timestamps⏱️
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2:00 Intro
6:51 2005 and political identity
11:37 What inspired podcasting?
19:03 Finding his voice after father's assassination
28:17 Syria, Hezbollah & Lebanon
41:27 A FULL-SCALE WAR?
52:15 1967 Arab-Israeli War
1:01:19 Sectarianism & Hezbollah's grip
1:10:59 Should Hezbolla debate be delayed?
1:15:15 Hezbolla would lose a Civil War
1:21:00 What's next?
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As Israel's war against Hezbollah reaches devastatingly new heights with the death toll exceeding 600 and injuries in the thousands, mostly civilians, I decided to sit down with journalist @salahhijazi to discuss his three-part series about "The History of Mossad in Lebanon" which was recently published in the French-daily newspaper, Le'Orient Le Jour.
The fascinating discussion includes a recount of Mossad's unprecedented strike on Hezbollah pagers, walkie-talkies and other devices that has been described by UN officials as "state terrorism" as well as historical stories about the first Mossad spy in Lebanon, Mdm Shula Cohen whose demise came at the hands of her Lebanese lover, an undercover operative.
Join me for these and other stories to understand the historical context and complexities that have continued to destabilise and fragment Lebanon sinces its independence in 1943.
NOTE: For Arabic listeners, please refer to our Youtube video which has Arabic captions
Timestamps⏱️
0:00 Reel Talk intro
2:00 Introduction
3:42 Israel's pager attack
10:22 Is Hezbollah weakened?
15:46 How Mossad Recruits Lebanese
27:35 The story of Shula Cohen in Lebanon
34:45 Operation 'Youth of Spring'
39:35 The Red Prince Mossad assasination
44:45 The Danger Facing Journalists
49:00 Conclusion
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