(HKR-12-09-24) In a recent Hard Knock Radio interview, Davey D and Ajamu Baraka of the Black Alliance for Peace discussed critical global issues, including the findings of Amnesty International’s report on genocide in Gaza and the escalating situation in Syria. Baraka emphasized the significance of the Amnesty report, which was the first major international body to explicitly declare the ongoing violence in Gaza as genocide, challenging Western powers’ stance on the situation. He also highlighted the implications of the report, suggesting that countries supporting Israel, such as the U.S., could face prosecution under international law for enabling genocide.
They also touched on the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants for Israeli officials, which Baraka critiqued as performative and insufficient, lacking accountability for the broader network of individuals, including U.S. officials, complicit in supporting Israel’s actions.
The discussion broadened to include Israel’s expansionist goals, its role in Syria, and the long-term objectives of creating a greater Israel, aiming to annex parts of Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. Baraka outlined the dangers posed by these actions, including the destabilizing impact on the Middle East and the potential for further conflicts.
Finally, they addressed the growing global resistance to Western powers, particularly in Africa, where nations like Niger have challenged France’s influence and called for solidarity with Palestine. Baraka encouraged listeners to engage with the Black Alliance for Peace’s work and highlighted their efforts to expose the true dynamics of U.S. foreign policy.
The interview shed light on the urgent need for international solidarity and action against what Baraka views as the destructive geopolitical strategies of Israel and the U.S., while stressing the importance of amplifying voices critical of genocide and imperialism.
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