Former Biden Officials Attempt to Rehabilitate Their Legacy on Gaza Amid Media Scrutiny

Three years after the October 7 attacks and the start of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, there have been a slew of books, podcasts and media appearances revisiting what happened. Much of this is coming from former Biden officials who are trying to whitewash the administration’s support for Israel and rehabilitate their reputations. They are being welcomed across mainstream media, whilst those with more critical accounts continue to struggle with invitations and access.

Presenter: Richard Gizbert
Contributors: Connor Echols – Managing editor, Responsible Statecraft; Sarah Leah Whitson – Human rights lawyer; Laura Albast – Fellow, Institute for Palestine Studies; Akbar Shahid Ahmed – Diplomatic correspondent, The Washington Sun

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