Israel launches attacks on Rafah, the last “safe zone” in Gaza. The stabbing of a Palestinian-American in Austin meets the definition of a hate crime according to the police. The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times post some questionable (Islamophobic) opinion pieces. And Selma Blair posts Islamophobic and xenophobic comments on Instagram. Sam Gill, President and CEO of the Doris Duke Foundation, writes an opinion piece on Hollywood’s Responsibility in Combating Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism. Guest Neebz (WatchWithNeebz) discusses the removal of his TikTok account and his hope in the future with Gen Z.

For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, you can visit the following articles and websites:

• Body of 6-year-old killed in ‘deliberate’ Israeli fire found after 12 days | Al Jazeera | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/10/body-of-6-year-old-killed-in-deliberate-israeli-fire-found-after-12-days 
• Austin stabbing of Palestinian-American meets hate crime standard, police say - | The Washington Post | https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/02/08/austin-stabbing-hate-crime-palestine/ 
• Israel Strikes Rafah, and a Super Bowl Surprise | NYT | https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/podcasts/israel-rafah-super-bowl.html 
• Israel kills dozens in Rafah strikes, frees two captives | Al Jazeera | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/12/israel-strikes-rafah-says-two-captives-freed 
• Understanding the Middle East Through the Animal Kingdom | NYT | https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/01/30/opinion/thepoint#friedman-middle-east-animals 
• Welcome to Dearborn, America’s Jihad Capital | WSJ | https://www.wsj.com/articles/welcome-to-dearborn-americas-jihad-capital-pro-hamas-michigan-counterterrorism-a99dba38 
• Michigan city ramps up security after op-ed calls it ‘America’s jihad capital’ | AP News | https://apnews.com/article/dearborn-michigan-wall-street-journal-jihad-islamophobia-8c9ed0029ab21e6cd134b15f121b833a
• Biden condemns ‘anti-Arab hate’ after Wall Street Journal op-ed labels Michigan city ‘America’s jihad capital’ | The Hill | https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4448494-biden-condemns-anti-arab-hate-after-wall-street-journal-op-ed-labels-michigan-city-americas-jihad-capital/
• Selma Blair Called Out for Saying ‘Islam Has Destroyed Muslim Countries’ | Yahoo News | https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/selma-blair-called-saying-islam-011119453.html 
• Muslim Representation in Hollywood Can Help Combat Islamophobia | The Hollywood Reporter | https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/muslim-representation-hollywood-islamophobia-1235820454/ 
• Hollywood’s Responsibility in Combating Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism | Fann | https://www.createfann.com/hollywoods-responsibility-in-combating-islamophobia-and-anti-semitism/ 

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