The Racket | Matt Kennard & Ahmed Alnaouq | Israel's American Made Genocide in Gaza

In the second episode of The Racket, Journalist and Author Matt Kennard speaks to Palestinian Journalist Ahmed Alnaouq. They discuss Ahmed's experience grieving for the murder of 21 of his family members by a single Israeli bombing strike in Deir Al-Balah; the ongoing failure of global powers to halt the war in Palestine and hold war criminals accountable; and the role of mainstream media in perpetuating conspiracy theories and misreporting the conflict.
The Racket is a series of interviews based on the book The Racket: A Rogue Reporter vs The American Empire by Matt Kennard. The series examines the power of the US empire around the world and its attempts to control nations via war and economic strangulation.
Throughout the series Matt Kennard and guests will investigate the violent colonial beginnings of the most powerful nation in history, the tightening of its global stronghold post World War II, the crushing of dissent via CIA interference and its various ongoing wars around the world from a range of perspectives.
Matt Kennard is co-founder and chief investigator at Declassified UK, a news outlet investigating British foreign policy. He was a fellow and then director at the Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIJ) in London. He has worked as a staff writer for the Financial Times in Washington DC, New York, and London. He is the author of two acclaimed books: Irregular Army (2012), The Racket (2015) and Silent Coup (2023).
Buy Matt Kennard’s book 'The Racket: A Rogue Reporter vs The American Empire' here: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/racket-9781350422711/
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Buy Matt Kennard’s book 'The Racket: A Rogue Reporter vs The American Empire' here: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/racket-9781350422711/

[@MinkytheMinkY]

I'm glad i clicked and now listening to first hand testimony. I hope more people watch.

[@scottwardinsky2688]

Thank you, brother, the stories are so important. I pray to God that one day this information pierces the consciousness of the planet..

[@sineadadamus2099]

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[@Archie460]

This is so heartbreaking 😢 Ahmed is so eloquently spoken and incredibly courageous. I pray for you and the peace and freedom of Palestine. Our leaders are nothing short of demonic at this stage.

[@slampersand3145]

Bless you, Ahmed. Ive watched all your interviews since i saw first one in oct. Your beautiful spirit shines even through your grief. I'm so sorry about your precious dear family. May Palestine be free 🙏🕊️💗

[@zovalentine7305]

Thank you gentlemen ❗❗

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[@fionacurtis8414]

Ahmed, you and your family’s story should be forefront in the hearts and minds of everyone in the world. We are so blessed that you were able to survive to tell your story and the stories of so many. It will never be enough until Palestine is free and Israel is no more in its current incarnation. We don’t know what will happen from moment to moment but we are grateful to Matt for being a conduit for your life story. Please go well. ❤❤

[@ShahidAli-ie5td]

Matt I am from Karachi Pakistan you are a fabulous human being and are with truth and justice in the world that is full of injustices You have brought Ahmed Alnaouq who is actually have lived through Israeli brutal genocide of innocent men women and children and the elderly .He was very eloquent revealing true nature of zionism.

[@elizabethjgall8054]

God bless the children of Gaza. End the brutal occupation and the genocide. Respect to these two beautiful human beings.

[@zovalentine7305]

Matt Kennard ✊

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[@ABB56.]

I watch both of these guys. I love declassified uk. Absolutely wonderful journalists

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[@zcameron_]

“It made me feel like our lives matter. Our stories matter. Some people can care about us” This is heartbreaking. Palestinian stories have been suppressed for decades, finally people are listening.

[@bliss448]

All my love to Palestine and your journalism. ❤❤❤

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[@1forSave_Palestine]

Love Matt for bringing the legendary people on your show. Feel so sad for Ahmed.

[@aneurindavies5943]

I agree, also we can be proud of Ahmed, and to respect all that he has had to endure, and overcome, yet still talk so intelligently, so resolute, and so strong ❤❤❤.

[@lisawilliamson5012]

RESPECT

[@BettBeat_Media]

Hi Matt, we’d love to have you on our small channel to discuss your work. We’ve previously hosted guests like Jeffrey Sachs, Myriam Francois, and Gerald Horne. We focus on a resistance angle in our talks. Thank you so much! This was superb.

[@dianemallon7207]

Every life matters. I am so sorry you have endured the loss of your loved ones. What you have witnessed goes beyond what any soul should endure. I too have survivors guilt from losing my son, it's very real. Sending love

[@Jeff-q4u]

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[@Rula1975]

All respect. Kindly note it is occupied Palestine not Israel

[@zovalentine7305]

Excellent fact ❗❗

[@egay86292]

exactly. call a spade a spade.

[@Johnconno]

Guess that depends on your point of view.

[@celt456]

My heart goes out to Ahmed and the people of Palestine. Thankyou for this powerful interview; the issues raised demand change in the way power is used and abused globally.

[@ronaldoferreira594]

Thank you! #LONGLIVERESISTANCE

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[@YogaladyToronto]

So heartbreaking‼️ As a Canadian in Canada, my mind cannot grasp the brutality of the Israeli government as well as all the countries that support Israel.

[@marymakem8260]

Thank you declassified uk for real journalistic integrity

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[@ashleyadam9740]

Where does it end

[@smubarik70]

God bless both of these amazing human beings. Love Matt's work, his humanity, his decency and his activism.

[@damlitproductions8126]

I WAS ASKED WHAT I WOULD DO IF I WAS PALESTINIAN,❓WITHOUT A BEAT⁉️ I SAID ,I'D BE HUNTING MY PEOPLES KEY🔑 TO FREEDOM ❗

[@mladyriad]

Ty🫶🏽Ty Free Palestine 🇵🇸✌🏽🇵🇸🤞🏽🇵🇸

[@MosAchillesJourney24]

This is a horrible, unjust way of life for people of Gaza. I don’t get how people are saying that nothing is going on. 😢. There are multiple accounts that say otherwise.

[@hg5054]

Thanks for a moving and informative discussion Matt & Ahmed. Free Palestine!!! 🇵🇸✊🏾🇵🇸✊🏾🇵🇸

[@YogaladyToronto]

YES, to accountably‼️‼️‼️ This cannot be allowed to continue. Yet, my heart aches for the Palestinians, because we can see the deep seated hatred and brutality targeting the Palestinians by the Israeli government and population. I don’t know what the solution is.

[@helenekate0000]

🙏🙏💔💔💔💔and all of the hugs in the universe for all of eternity for all of you and everyone everywhere who has been made to suffer through all of these all related things. Incalculable and infinite the things injured and stolen.

[@ree5403]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChrisoKyriacou]

If Palestine remains an open prison which country will be next?

[@JeanSparrow]

Ahmed! The reason you survived is so you can tell us your story. We all need to hear this. Thank you. And thank you, Matt, for the work that you do.

[@ChrisoKyriacou]

But they haven’t destroyed Hamas and they haven’t found the supposed hostages.

[@marinamarley956]

❤ Matt❤

[@pauldixon5346]

The physical hell endured by Ahmed and his family is almost impossible to even imagine. But ... please. All we can do is listen, imagine and ... hopefully ... our support for the Palestinian people will grow. The least we can do is spread the word and understand more the reality of the genocide which has been taking place for DECADES!

[@happymusicschool-it1qc]

Just was watched for 2nd time

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❤Matt❤ Be Safe

[@aneurindavies5943]

The further a Society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it" George Orwell and his Writings!

[@irjajohansson4650]

Thank you Matt Kennard for this interviuw. Israel is an evil State. I am so sorry, Ahmed Alnoug. Irja. BDS. Denmark.

[@theLORDGod_G450]

Romans 5:8 (KJV) But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:9 (KJV) Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Romans 5:10 (KJV) For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. Romans 5:11 (KJV) And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. Onky through this forgiveness and redemption can we receive freedom and life! Eternal life!

[@theresabarzee1463]

No way for little like thumb up will darken.

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I've tried 5x...

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NETANYAHU DESCRIBES THE BUCKET WE SEE & IT'S CONTENT WE DON'T, .. BUT WHEN WE LOOK INSIDE, WE FIND NETANYAHU .

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[@ChrisoKyriacou]

How about Israelis going to America and Britain and Europe and leave oakestine to the Palestinians

[@egay86292]

the slick production is offputting, smells like money. genocide does not need props.

[@BOZ_11]

Search terms: 'Haavara Agreement'. USS Liberty. The Lavon Affair. The original su1cide attackers: the sicarii. Israelite gods Remphan, Baal, Moloch (there is no "Star of David") The fifth book of the New Testament, references the Israeli star:- Acts 7:43: "No, you carried your pagan gods- the shrine of Molech, the star of your god Rephan, and the images you made to worship them. So I will send you into exile as far away as Babylon" Talmud Quote:- Avodah Zarah 37a:1 "... Therefore, with regard to a female gentile child who is three years and one day old, since she is fit to engage in intercourse at that age, she also imparts impurity as one who experienced ziva"

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[@scottwardinsky2688]

Thank you, brother, the stories are so important. I pray to God that one day this information pierces the consciousness of the planet..