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In a hospital, a 9-year-old boy named Ahmed is being treated for severe injuries caused by an explosion. The hospital lacks the capacity to handle complex cases like his, as it is overwhelmed with patients. The situation is unacceptable, with thousands of people, including children, being killed and injured due to bombings. The healthcare system is unable to cope with the scale and complexity of the cases it faces. The doctors and nurses are doing their best, but without a ceasefire, they cannot keep up with the constant influx of trauma cases. This ongoing war needs to end.

Today, four people have been killed by gunfire from an Israeli armored vehicle. This violence is occurring as Lebanese civilians attempt to return to their homes. Reports indicate that at least 11 Lebanese have been killed by the Israeli army on the day the ceasefire is supposed to end, with the army expected to withdraw from Lebanon. Instead, they are continuing to attack civilians, with at least 90 others wounded. Earlier, a 12-year-old boy was shot and taken away in an ambulance, but he is not among the deceased counted so far today.

Israel assassinated another leader, prompting questions about potential responses and expectations of impunity. Israel has allegedly been trying to incite all-out war for years. Despite restraint from other countries, Israel dropped 85 bombs, weighing 2,000 to 5,000 pounds each, on Beirut to assassinate someone. The speaker champions the resistance and urges viewers to remember these images as Israel defends its actions. The assassinated man purportedly had nothing to do with the hostages in Gaza.

Ayman Ramel from Beirut sent in a super chat saying today was very tough as Southern Lebanon faced ongoing devastation, with the scene described as Israel’s continued bombing of Southern Lebanon in real time. The IRGC (Iran) characterized the attacks as an Israeli savage massacre, claiming hundreds killed in one of the biggest strikes on its capital, and pledged revenge. Tehran called the action a breach of the ceasefire with the United States and claimed it represented a historic and crushing defeat for the US, promising retaliation against Israel. Israel’s IDF spokesperson said they would continue operations against Hezbollah as long as Hezbollah threatened Israeli civilians, accusing Hezbollah of targeting civilian infrastructure and displaying video of attacks in a populated city center. An initial casualty figure cited before the broadcast was around 256, but the number was believed to be higher. Ben Swan, an independent journalist, joined to provide on-the-ground context from Beirut. He reported that numbers of dead ranged from about 280 to 350, with injuries around 1,500. He noted more than 100 locations bombed that morning, highlighting the dynamic and fluid casualty count. He observed that Israel did not issue the usual warnings—no leaflets or cell-phone alerts indicating where strikes would occur—leading to civilians, including women and children, being killed with little or no forewarning. He emphasized that the affected areas in Southern Lebanon are historically Christian and home to long-standing communities, noting connections to biblical sites in the region (e.g., Cana’s wedding and Peter’s burial site) to illustrate the demographic being affected. He claimed Israel’s stated objective is to take Southern Lebanon up to the Litani River and to integrate it into a broader “Greater Israel” project, with Netanyahu’s office reportedly warning Lebanon’s army to move away from a bridge crossing the Litani River as a strategic target. This would geographically separate Northern and Southern Lebanon, according to the narrative aired. The discussion touched on broader political themes including debates about whether Israel’s actions reflect a broader tactic to project power or to distract from other regional pressures. The conversation linked the conflict to perceptions of American influence and strategy, including whether the United States has leverage to influence Israel’s actions. Some participants argued that US influence exists and that global opinion has grown more critical of Israel, citing condemnation from European leaders and shifts in international sentiment. They argued that Israel’s messaging has been effective in focusing attention on Iran, potentially allowing actions in Lebanon to proceed with less scrutiny. The speakers explored the idea that the conflict is part of a broader geopolitical strategy, including claims that the war serves to advance the so-called “Greater Israel” project, and discussed how Western powers, notably the United States, are perceived as entangled in regional dynamics. They contrasted perceived Israeli tactics with Russia’s more deliberate approach in Ukraine, suggesting Israel’s strategy aims to destroy civilian infrastructure to prevent return to the territory, whereas Russia has pursued more selective destruction. The program suggested that if China and other nations condemn the actions, international pressure could intensify, potentially escalating beyond a regional conflict. The speakers referenced a report from Breaking the Silence about Israel’s past Gaza operations, describing it as a “construction project” of destruction, to illustrate a pattern of strategic demolition of civilian infrastructure. In summary, the segment described an intensified conflict in Southern Lebanon with high casualties and widespread bombings, alleged lack of civilian warnings, and discussions about strategic objectives, US influence, and broader geopolitical implications, including potential global ramifications if international responses intensify.

The speakers recount a visit to sites in Iran connected to Israeli airstrikes on civilian residential areas. They describe finding tangible remnants of the destruction and narrate specific fatalities and damages as evidence of the impact on civilians. - Speaker 0 explains that they visited locations where Israel bombed civilian residential buildings and claims that often an entire neighborhood was bombed to kill a single civilian scientist. They mention uncovering children’s shoes and a toddler’s car seat among the rubble, and warn that “another war is coming.” - Speaker 1 describes a residence where an air hostess lived and was killed, noting that she is pictured with her mother and father. They report three children were killed in the bombing by Israel against Iran. They point to a little lamp from a child’s room, children’s shoes, and children’s clothing, and mention a toy that had been in the room; they state that more toys existed but were removed. They display wall paintings and a teacup described as part of a little girl’s room. They label the situation and the presence of these objects as representative of “Zionism” and say, “This is what it means for the people of the Middle East. They transplanted this foreign entity, this cancer on our borders, and it ends lives of hundreds of thousands, if not millions.” - Speaker 2 discusses Mister Bakui’s house, noting that he and his wife and two children were killed in the Israeli missile attack. They describe the site as having once been a five-story building, and acknowledge that some neighbors were killed as well. They indicate uncertainty about the exact number of people who died and invite questions and photo opportunities. They confirm the name “Mister Bakui” (also spelled “Bob Kui” in discussion) and state that the only remaining part of the five-story building is this section. They describe extensive damage to the building and the neighboring structure, including many windows and the upper portion behind them. They note that, compared to a month earlier, when the area was a mess with rubble and debris, it has now been cleaned. - Speaker 1 asks if they can go inside, and Speaker 2 agrees, with the caveat to be careful with footwear due to debris and cleanliness.

The ceasefire is over and the bombing has resumed in Gaza. I am at the largest functioning hospital, which is already overwhelmed at 200% capacity. The health system here cannot handle any more children with war injuries. There are children everywhere, some sleeping, after a bomb exploded just 50 meters away. The hospitals have been severely impacted in the past 7 weeks, unable to treat more children with burns, shrapnel wounds, and broken bones. The inaction of those with influence is allowing the killing of children. This is a war on children.

The host notes the ceasefire appears to be over after Israel scuttled Trump’s plans for a two-week peace; the Wall Street Journal reports that Netanyahu was furious he wasn’t included in the peace plan discussions. The host says Israel wasn’t formally part of Iran negotiations and was unhappy it learned a deal was finalized late and wasn’t consulted, according to mediators and a promoter familiar with the matter. Speaker 1 interjects apologetically, then remarks that online narrative suggests that if you say Israel led the US into this war, you’re antisemitic, which they call antisemitic, and speculate that they’re all antisemitic. Speaker 0 describes Israel as throwing a tantrum “like a toddler” after the peace plan’s collapse and launching massive airstrikes on residential buildings in southern Lebanon, supposedly with no military purpose. Speaker 2 counters that civilians are involved and mentions tunnels under the area. Speaker 0 notes these attacks also targeted Iranian and Chinese Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure, calling it a direct attack on China, and claims at least 250 people were killed in these attacks on civilian apartment complexes in southern Lebanon. Speaker 1 adds that bombs continue to hit Beirut, with images described as horrific; there are 256 confirmed deaths at that point. Israel is also ramping up attacks in Gaza and the West Bank, which some warned would happen once the ceasefire was announced. Speaker 3 states that Netanyahu says the ceasefire with the US and Iran “is cute, but it doesn’t really have much to do with Israel,” and that Israel will keep fighting whenever they want, noting that two weeks were announced but not the end of the world. Acknowledgment follows that “we were not surprised in the last moment.” Calls for Netanyahu’s resignation in Israel rise. Iran announces it will close the Strait of Hormuz; the Trump administration says water will open but contradicts Fox News reporting that tankers have been stopped due to the ceasefire breach. Fox News reports raise concerns about whether the plan is credible. Speaker 4 mentions that Iran’s parliament says the ceasefire is violated in three ways: noncompliance with the ceasefire in Lebanon (civilians being slaughtered), violation of Iranian airspace, and denial of Iran’s right to enrichment; Iran insists uranium enrichment remains part of the deal, while the Trump administration claims they will not enrich uranium. Speaker 5 adds that Iran’s ability to fund and support proxies has been reduced, claiming Iran can no longer distribute weapons to proxies and will not be able to acquire nuclear weapons; prior to the operation, Iran was expanding its short-range ballistic missile arsenal and its navy, which posed an imminent threat to US assets and regional allies. The host counters that June had claimed “done enriching uranium,” but Iran says they will do whatever they want, having “won the war.” Speaker 6 asks how one eliminates a proxy’s ability to distribute weapons if the weapons and proxy networks already exist. Speaker 1 notes the points are contentious and shifts to a discussion with Ryan Grimm from Dropside News. The host, Speaker 0, asks Grimm to weigh in on the 10-point plan circulated as Trump’s plan, which Grimm says is not a formal document and not necessarily accurate; a “collection of different proposals” from Iran that was “collected into a single proposal” and later claimed to be new when presented as a new 10-point plan. Grimm describes the process as inconsistent and says the administration’s narrative has become convoluted. A segment follows about a centenarian, Maria Morea (born 1907, died 2024 at 117), whose gut microbiome showed diverse beneficial bacteria; studies of long-lived people show similar patterns, suggesting longevity relates to daily habits and gut health. The sponsor pitch for kimchi capsules is included, noting it provides gut-beneficial bacteria with Brightcore’s product, offering a discount. Speaker 0 returns to the ceasefire discussions, arguing that Israel’s actions indicate it does not want peace. Grimm expands, saying Israel is in a worse position than before and aims to push north into Lebanon and perhaps target maritime resources; Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz would elevate its regional status, with Belt and Road targets implying a significant structural shift. The host questions whether Trump would abandon Netanyahu if necessary and whether Trump would throw Netanyahu under the bus to stop the war. Grimm suggests Trump may prefer an out to avoid broader conflict, while noting the political stakes in the US and international responses. The discussion then revisits how Netanyahu allegedly sold the war to Trump and cabinet members, with New York Times reporting that the aim was to kill leaders, blunt Iran’s power, and potentially replace the Iranian government, while acknowledging that the initial strikes did not achieve regime change and that Iran’s ballistic missiles and proxies have been affected by the conflict. The segment closes with a humorous analogy to a Broadway line about a fully armed battalion.

In this video, the speaker describes the destruction caused by a rocket overnight. People are searching for body parts and debris. They mention that if this happened in any other hospital in the world or in Europe, there would be a huge outcry. The speaker emphasizes that the hospital shown is a Christian hospital and shows the destroyed kitchen.

The speaker shows the destruction caused by terrorists in a community, both on foot and through air raids. Soldiers are seen protecting the area, leaving their families behind. Artillery and shelling can still be heard at the Gaza border. The soldiers are evacuating dead bodies and have witnessed horrifying scenes, including the deaths of at least 40 babies. The fighting was ongoing, with waves of terrorists emerging even after they thought it had ended. The area is now under control, but the search for terrorists continues in southern Israel. The soldiers describe the devastation as unlike anything they have ever seen. Explosions can still be heard near the Gaza border.

The ceasefire is over and the bombing has resumed in Gaza. I am at the largest functioning hospital, which is already overwhelmed at 200% capacity. The health system here cannot handle any more children with war injuries. There are children everywhere, some sleeping, but they have been affected by the recent bomb that exploded just 50 meters away. The hospitals have been severely impacted in the past 7 weeks, and it is heartbreaking to see more children with burns, shrapnel wounds, and broken bones. The lack of action from those in power is allowing the killing of innocent children. This is a war on children.

The speaker shows the destruction caused by terrorists in a community. The houses were bombed and there were air raids overhead, devastating the area. Soldiers, including reservists, are working to protect the community and journalists are there to witness the horrors. Around 40 babies were killed, and dead bodies are still being evacuated. The fighting came in waves, with terrorists continuously emerging. The situation is now under control, but the search for terrorists continues in southern Israel. The soldiers describe the scene as unlike anything they have ever seen before, with a high number of casualties and devastation in the community.

The ceasefire is over and the bombing has resumed in Gaza. I am at a hospital that is already overwhelmed and operating at 200% capacity. The hospital cannot take in any more children with war-related injuries. There was a bomb explosion just 50 meters away from here, and the hospital's capacity has been severely reduced over the past 7 weeks. It is heartbreaking to see children with burns, shrapnel wounds, and broken bones. The inaction of those with influence is allowing the killing of innocent children. This is a devastating war on children.

The reporter describes an Israeli airstrike yesterday on the village of Aitoh in Zarta, a predominantly Christian area in the North of Lebanon. A small mountain village house was hit while sheltering about 29 displaced people who had fled from the South and the suburbs of Beirut; the house was completely flattened. In the trees behind, clothes are flung around, and civil defense volunteers are behind the reporter, sorting through the rubble. They have now removed all the bodies. Twenty three people were killed in this strike, many of them children. The air carries the smell of burning, and Israeli jets are flying overhead in the background. This site is described as a complete scene of destruction: all the cars nearby are burning as well, and it seems that nobody would have been able to get out of the strike without severe injury.

Israeli warplanes targeted a house, killing all the family members inside. Witnesses claim the victims were shot at close range by Israeli soldiers. The destruction caused by the Israeli military's missile strikes and artillery shelling is extensive, leaving industrial plants and residential buildings in ruins. The Israeli soldiers have withdrawn, leaving behind scenes of devastation. The roads are destroyed, preventing ambulances from recovering decomposing bodies.

The ceasefire is over and the bombing has resumed in Gaza. I am at a hospital that is already overwhelmed and operating at 200% capacity. The hospital cannot take in any more children with war-related injuries. The impact on hospitals in the past 7 weeks has been severe, with children suffering from burns, shrapnel wounds, and broken bones. The lack of action from influential parties is resulting in the killing of innocent children. It is clear that this is a war on children.

Dimitri Lascares, a lawyer turned journalist, describes his reporting trips in Lebanon and the surrounding region, including repeated visits to southern areas. He says that while he has been physically present in Beirut over the past five days, he has not witnessed an attack there, adding that the only attack he is aware of during his presence was an Israeli strike in Dakhia, a southern Beirut suburb, which killed numerous civilians. He describes multiple incidents in the south and Bekaa Valley, including airstrikes that he says had no conceivable military justification because they occurred in evacuated villages with no military activity observed, and attacks that he says targeted areas near Jabal Amel Hospital in Sur by destroying the hospital parking lot, putting parts of the hospital out of action, and causing civilian casualties. Overall, he characterizes what he has seen outside Beirut as a campaign of terror in the south, while saying Israel has shown “uncharacteristic restraint” in Beirut, which he attributes to threats of Iranian retaliation. Lascares argues that Iranian deterrence is being extended to Lebanon, including through Iran striking Israel despite Israel not directly hitting Iran, framing Lebanon as part of a ceasefire and retaliating on Lebanon’s behalf. He then discusses Lebanon’s political complexity, saying the Lebanese government is engaged in talks and a ceasefire with Israel while Hezbollah is the group fighting. On Hezbollah’s role, he describes Hezbollah as a resistance movement formed in response to Israeli occupation and aggression, stating it has remained fundamentally a resistance movement and that it has not occupied land recognized as Israel under international law. He claims Hezbollah is restrained and says it has significant support among the Lebanese population, with overwhelming Shia support and also meaningful Sunni and Christian support, though less than among Shias. He criticizes what he says are ceasefire terms that, according to him, include disarmament of Hezbollah without disarmament of Israel and do not require Israeli troop withdrawal or stopping destruction of civilian infrastructure in temporarily occupied areas. He links this to a broader argument that any call to disarm resistance groups should begin with disarming Israel, including weapons of mass destruction, and he notes Israel is the only state in the region not in the NNPT. On the sustainability of Israel’s campaign, Lascares says he follows resistance commentary and that Hezbollah’s documentation of attacks includes regular video reports and daily accounts of military operations. He claims these reports—he says some corroborated by Israeli media—describe Hezbollah disabling more than twenty-five Israeli Iron Dome launchers, destroying hundreds of armored vehicles (mostly Merkava tanks), and inflicting severe casualties including senior commanders and elite brigades. He says Israeli leadership has discussed potential collapse and that he cites claims of large numbers of reservists refusing duty, alongside what he describes as PTSD and a suicide crisis, arguing the Israeli force was not built for wars of attrition and is conducting a multi-front war beyond its intended scope. Asked about Western support and media coverage, Lascares says Western elites show less concern for Lebanon’s destruction than the humanitarian narrative, while he asserts public polling shows Israel is deeply disliked across many Western countries and that negative sentiment is growing. He argues the disparity between what “the people want” and what media and political elites want is increasing and could lead to a political legitimacy crisis and instability in the West. Discussing Israel, the United States, and Iran, Lascares rejects a narrative of US-Israeli tension, arguing instead that the US uses Israel as a proxy to impose hegemony over a region he describes as strategically valuable, continuing to arm and support Israel while portraying restraint rhetorically. He says Israel and the US have aligned incentives: he claims US public opposition to a war on Iran and Israeli public support for it fit a posture strategy, with Trump portrayed as restraining Netanyahu while Netanyahu is portrayed as determined to continue the war. Regarding Iranian strategy, Lascares says Iran initially pursued commensurate retaliation but shifted to disproportionate retaliation after commensurate approaches did not work. He describes Iran striking multiple US military bases in the Persian Gulf, then intensifying attacks on Israel with wave after wave of missiles and drones. He says the IDF Defense Minister Katz has reiterated that if Hezbollah attacks Israel, Israel will attack Beirut, and he argues this escalation logic would be untenable because it would leave Israel free to attack the rest of Lebanon and continue destroying infrastructure. Lascares says Iran’s toll arrangement for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is difficult to assess externally due to Iran’s secrecy, but he says his discussions with Iranian officials and experts indicate some kind of fee is being extracted from ships transiting with Iranian consent. He argues there is “absolutely no military solution” to the toll problem, saying Iran can increase the risk of catastrophic damage without blocking shipping by using drones, ship-to-ship or land-to-ship missiles, mines, or fast attack boats. He frames the Strait of Hormuz as leverage and “their nuclear weapon,” and says the United States will eventually have to “pay the piper,” implying control would have to be ceded to Iran. On a potential diplomatic settlement, Lascares states that he sees “zero” hope of Iran giving up its nuclear program, and says Iran would accept JCPOA-type enrichment limits only with full sanctions relief and unfreezing of assets, while he says Iran would not hand over 60% enriched uranium to the US. He says Iran may be willing to dilute enrichment to about 20% for research purposes, but that any arrangement would require lifting sanctions and unfreezing assets. He argues US and Israeli concerns include the risk that sanctions relief would allow Iran to become the most powerful state in the region, and he expects escalation to continue with “catastrophic consequences for the global economy.” In closing, he says his on-the-ground experience in Iran contradicts foreign portrayals of Iranian leadership and people as extremely aggressive, irrational, or fanatical. He says he found Iranian people to be peace-loving, prepared to be reasonable and compromising, and expecting to be treated with respect as a sovereign nation. He promotes his own work by directing viewers to his YouTube channel, “Reason to Resist,” and to his X account under the handle @dimitri_laskaris.

The discussion centers on social media visibility, censorship, and the political and military implications of the conflicts discussed, especially Israel’s role and U.S. policy. Speaker 2 says Kushner follows them so they are not blocked and asks whether Netanyahu blocked them. Speaker 0 responds that Netanyahu cannot stand even minor “jabs,” implying a need for “all or nothing” treatment. Speaker 2 then describes a post: Netanyahu shared a video greeting “Happy 4th of July” and “Happy 250th Independence Day,” and Anna replied “fuck you,” which drew about twice the engagement of Netanyahu’s post. Speaker 0 says they pinned the reply and emphasizes that replies gaining more engagement than the original tweet is “very rare.” Speaker 0 argues that Israel cannot reverse its public-relations damage and claims Israel and supporters rely on bans, algorithm control, and influencing AI so the public will “forget.” They argue that, even where people have been favorable to Israel, international views are shifting and that the ongoing war against Iran began “specifically on behalf of Israel.” They also connect continued kinetic action with potential global economic depression if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, predicting that people will redirect anger toward Israel due to shared suffering. Speaker 0 contrasts the spending on bots and social media manipulation with what they say is “everyone knows” about underlying responsibility. Speaker 2 asks whether censoring critical voices could affect younger generations. Speaker 0 says young people are “too savvy,” and points to Nick Fuentes being banned on most platforms but continuing to build a “pretty significant audience” on at least one remaining platform, arguing that bans can create “forbidden fruit” appeal. Speaker 0 adds that calling people anti-Semites previously worked but has become less effective because it is now applied broadly, “including Jews.” They claim that this conflation of the Jewish population with the Zionist project has harmed Jewish people and insist Zionism is “a political ideology” rather than a religion, ethnicity, or identity. The conversation shifts to YouTube and algorithms. Speaker 0 says YouTube is “pretty good,” but argues the algorithm rewards repeating the same topics and punishes deviation; they describe their channel as heavy on foreign policy and say domestic coverage performs worse. They also claim algorithm incentives can push audiences toward more extreme thought. Speaker 2 asks whether public perception has changed since earlier discussions about censorship. Speaker 0 says public opinion against Israel continues to grow and cites Associated Press and NORC polling, including that 30% of American Jews say Israel has carried out a genocide in Gaza. Speaker 0 also discusses a “disconnect” between populations and political leadership in Western countries and Gulf countries, and warns that systems not representing constituents can lead to unrest, uprisings, or civil war amid economic strain and concentrated wealth. They then focus on U.S. legislative action. Speaker 0 discusses “Section 219” in the National Defense Authorization Act, claiming it would merge the U.S. military with the IDF, calling it problematic and saying the House Armed Services Committee gatekeeps whether a full House vote occurs. They criticize committee assignment processes and the Senate parliamentarian system and legislative filibuster as mechanisms that prevent bills from passing. Speaker 2 asks about who is talking about Section 219. Speaker 2 references Massey and Ro Khanna (and others) raising attention, plus Trita Parsi’s Quincy Institute analyzing it first. Speaker 0 says voters should pressure committee members by contacting their offices “incessantly,” naming them, and warning of political consequences if they “sell our country out” to Israel. Speaker 0 states the provision “has to be stripped out.” The conversation then turns to NATO allies, Turkey, and U.S.-Israeli dynamics. Speaker 2 describes escalating rhetoric about a possible Turkey conflict, noting statements attributed to Smotrich and Netanyahu, and contrasts that with Trump praising Erdogan, considering F-35 approval, and removing CAT sanctions. Speaker 0 says details may be unknown, speculates Trump might have personal business motives, and adds an alternative explanation: Turkey is described as an important component for European/NATO preparation for a face-off with Russia. They argue the U.S. may eventually have to choose between Israeli ambitions and NATO plans involving Turkey, with Israel wanting war with Turkey. Speaker 0 also mentions internal Israeli politics, stating that Ben-Gvir is reportedly favored in Israel polls and interpreting that as reflecting Israel’s cultural and political direction. They say they do not expect Israel to pull back and describe Israel as “lashing out.” Speaker 2 discusses the shifting U.S. posture, arguing that if unconditional support changes, Israel would have to adapt. Speaker 0 says they see public sentiment shifting in the U.S. and describes formerly “forbidden” topics becoming discussable. Speaker 0 argues Israel is bombarded with a 24-hour news cycle intended to terrify Israelis and create a sense that “the whole globe hates them,” distinguishing what they call propaganda aimed at the Israeli public from what they describe as bad-faith behavior by Israeli politicians and media figures. They debate the rationale for actions against Hezbollah and describe Hezbollah as a resistance group formed after Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon. Speaker 0 argues that disarming neighboring countries is “ridiculous” and that engaging in behavior that creates “reasons to resist” perpetuates resistance. In the middle of the transcript, Speaker 2 shares emotional examples from Gaza. They mention Palestinians watching World Cup matches amid rubble and describe an organizer, Mohamed El Wahidi, who helped set up giant screens for families to watch Egypt vs. Argentina but was killed in an Israeli airstrike before kickoff, with two brothers aged 8 and 10 also killed. They ask how anyone could respond without being upset and say Gaza is being forgotten. Finally, Speaker 2 returns to “strikes back and forth” between the U.S. and Iran. Speaker 0 says Israel did not play a role in “the latest developments,” but maintains the war is “because of Israel.” They argue the conflict should be called “war,” criticizing attempts to downplay it as not war or as a “special military operation.” Speaker 0 claims U.S. actions are provoking Iran, that diplomatic solutions for transiting vessels through the Strait are the only option, and that continued hostilities deplete weaponry, fertilizer supply, and strategic petroleum reserves.

We, starving Palestinians in North Gaza, go to Schaeffer area daily for aid near Israeli tanks. Received aid without knowing the sender. Returned with casualties from Israeli attacks, targeting heads, elbows, and knees to destroy us. Innocent lives lost, including women and children.

A man is fatally shot during an interview as he tries to reach his family members. The interviewee's body is carried away, with a white flag turning red. More gunfire erupts, prompting screams for a child to find cover. The man's widow arrives at the scene and witnesses the party carrying away the body. Attempts to revive him fail. These tragic scenes have become all too common since the start of the war.

In this video, the speaker's cameraman, Mahmoud, sees his friend Malik who survived but lost his family. The speaker is at a local hospital, where he witnesses the devastation and feels the pain of his community. He encounters a young girl whose home was destroyed and relatives were killed. Amidst the chaos, they try to understand the situation. A mother named Muhammad mourns beside her family's bodies. The hospital corridors are overwhelmed with bodies, and the staff struggles to cope. The speaker feels helpless as the dead are not given proper respect.

Israeli soldiers describe witnessing mass casualties and horrific scenes as they navigate through houses and communities. Babies with severed heads, families gunned down in their beds, and destroyed homes with grenades and booby traps are just some of the atrocities they encounter. The soldiers, many of whom are reserves, left their own families behind to face this unimaginable horror. As they continue their mission to evacuate casualties and eliminate terrorists, they are constantly reminded of the danger they face, with artillery firing overhead and the constant threat of attack. Despite the difficulties, the soldiers remain committed to fighting for their country and want the world to see the reality of the situation on the ground.

Israel’s bombing campaign in southern Lebanon continued this morning, with devastating strikes on civilian infrastructure, houses, schools, and hospitals. A social media post by Benjamin Netanyahu about Lebanon continuing the attack was shown, illustrating the ongoing bombardment and civilian toll. Footage included an Israeli soldier taking a selfie amid destruction. The segment emphasizes that this destruction is happening in Lebanon, not Gaza, and that civilians are being killed and infrastructure decimated. Steve Sweeney, RT bureau chief, reports from Beirut and confirms there is no ceasefire. He states there has never been a ceasefire since March 2, when Israel escalated its war on Lebanon. Since then, 2,500 people or more have been killed, the majority in the South of Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The previous ceasefire, declared on 11/27/2024, was never adhered to; the UNIFIL peacekeepers recorded about 15,400 breaches by Israel over that period. Bombing has largely been conducted by air, with settlements and towns in southern Lebanon repeatedly destroyed. Sweeney describes the attacks as a continuation of Gaza-style destruction, calling the South of Lebanon “Gaza two point zero” and Lebanon’s Nakba. He notes that in Bint Jbeil (capital of resistance) Israeli operations included a ground encirclement followed by fierce Hezbollah resistance, but most destruction has come from air strikes. He recounts that Israeli maps showing settlements harboring Hezbollah weapons were often inaccurate; in Batlaya (Bateleaf) they found many homes already destroyed or homes with ordinary basements—not actual Hezbollah tunnels or weapons caches. Since the ceasefire’s April 16 implementation, Israel created a Gaza-style yellow zone, making 55 settlements entirely inaccessible and effectively a kill zone, with soldiers reportedly instructed to open fire on anything within the area, including unarmed civilians. Sweeney highlights the killing of Amal Khalil, a respected Lebanese journalist, near the yellow zone. He describes how Amal and colleagues sought shelter in a building, which was struck after Lebanese emergency services were blocked from accessing it, resulting in Khalil’s death. Her colleague Zena Farage was rescued with serious injuries; ambulances were shot at en route to Tebnine Hospital, which itself came under attack. He notes this pattern of attacking hospitals, schools, and civilian targets, while IDF videos circulate showing soldiers detonating buildings and graffiti. He mentions the destruction of Shimu Al Safar (Saint Peter’s site) and the killing of a priest in Qlaia, illustrating broader attacks on Christian sites and communities. Sweeney observes a broader humanitarian crisis: 1,200,000 people displaced in Lebanon (about 20% of the population), with most internally displaced in Beirut. Food and medical supply shortages are severe, and prices for food and petrol have surged. Bridges across the Natani River were bombed, isolating the south and hindering humanitarian aid. Civil services are strained, with NGOs and volunteers bearing the burden. He notes that the U.S.-backed regional economic plans—linked to a broader “Greater Israel Project” and proposals such as a regeneration scheme funded by U.S. and Gulf money—would depopulate and displace communities, conceptually aligning with how land and settlements in southern Lebanon are being treated amidst the current bombardment. The interview concludes with questions about evacuation notices, propaganda, and the role of journalists in documenting events, acknowledging the ongoing, dire humanitarian situation and the difficulty of delivering aid while bombardment continues. Steve Sweeney reinforces that the situation remains grim, with a humanitarian catastrophe potentially unfolding as the conflict persists.

People on the ground are gathering evidence and testimonies of the war cry. The lack of equipment has forced fathers to personally collect the remains of their loved ones. Families are unable to grieve, bury, or even think due to the ongoing situation. Even those who fled to the southern part of Gaza have not found safety, as they have been bombed there as well. One father, who left the northern part with his family, lost his son when he went to buy bread and was killed in an attack on the market.

A 6-year-old girl, Intra Jab, calls the Palestinian Red Crescent for help after her family's car is shot at in Gaza. She pleads for them to come and save her, but they are unable to immediately reach her due to their location. In the car with Intra are her uncle, aunt, and cousin, Liane, who speaks to the rescuers before tragedy strikes. Liane informs them that they are being fired upon by a tank. Despite the arrival of an ambulance, Intra and her cousin do not survive their injuries. The Palestinian Red Crescent blames the Israeli forces for the incident, stating that they must be held accountable for the crime committed against the 6-year-old girl and the rescuers who were trying to save her. Satellite images show Israeli tanks stationed near the family's car. Tsahl, the Israeli military, claims to have no information about the girl's death.