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Posts by Debra Shushan

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'As Long as I Can Go on Struggling, I'm Here': Michael Sfard, Top Israeli Human Rights Lawyer, in conversation w/ Debra Shushan A recording from The Debrief's live video

Full conversation on The Debrief: drshushan.substack.com/p/as-long-as...

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@michaelsfard.bsky.social: “My colleagues and I have been arguing for two decades now that Israel is unwilling — today I would say even unable — to investigate and prosecute [alleged war crimes] in a way that corresponds to international standards.”

My podcast w/ Israel's top human rights lawyer:

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Iran media report 10-point proposal submitted to US via Pakistan YouTube video by TRT World Now

My appearance on TRT World Now last night shortly after the announcement of the US-Iranian ceasefire.

A key aspect of the discussion was the significant disagreement over whether the ceasefire will extend to Lebanon and Israel’s potential role as spoiler.
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'Three Countries Are Shaping the Global Agenda': Fallout from the US-Israeli War vs Iran Recording from Debra Shushan & Aaron David Miller on The Debrief

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US, Israel, & Iran are setting the agenda for the entire globe.

Aaron David Miller, top expert on US Middle East policy at @carnegieendowment.org, spoke with me about the unprecedented situation, the urgent need to end the war, Trump's leverage over Netanyahu, & more.

Link to podcast in comments.

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Tomorrow (Wed) at 10 am ET: @bradlander.bsky.social returns to The Debrief!

We’ll discuss why he’s running for Congress; what his campaign’s ‘Fight, Don’t Fold’ motto means; Mayor Mamdani; and his stances on key issues, including workers’ rights, ICE, Israel-Palestine, and AIPAC.

Join us!

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Kidnap, Takeover, and Plunder: Trump, Venezuela, and the Death of the Rule of Law? VIDEO from my conversation with Brian Finucane (International Crisis Group)

Full video (watch, share, subscribe): drshushan.substack.com/p/kidnap-tak...

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How does Donald Trump's lust for oil drive his foreign policy (in Venezuela and beyond)? @bcfinucane.bsky.social breaks it down, sharing his experience serving as a State Department legal advisor during Trump's first term.

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Kidnap, Takeover, and Plunder: Trump, Venezuela, and the Death of the Rule of Law? VIDEO from my conversation with Brian Finucane (International Crisis Group)

Full video (watch, share, subscribe): drshushan.substack.com/p/kidnap-tak...

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I asked @bcfinucane.bsky.social, former State Department legal adviser under three administrations, if we're watching the death of the post-WW2 international legal order at Donald Trump's hands. Listen to what he had to say.

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Such a privilege to get to share @bcfinucane.bsky.social's insights with my audience on The Debrief. I'll share a few clips in subsequent posts. I hope folks will watch/download the full podcast and share.

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Kidnap, Takeover, Plunder: Trump, Venezuela, & the Death of the Rule of Law? TOMORROW at 12pm ET: My Conversation wit Brian Finucane (Int'l Crisis Group)

More info and link to join conversation here. Please subscribe and share. drshushan.substack.com/p/kidnap-tak...

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It's hard to overstate the significance of this moment and what comes next so I've asked @bcfinucane.bsky.social of @crisisgroup.org to join me in conversation. Brian served as a State Department legal adviser (2011-21), focusing on law of armed conflict and counterterrorism. More info in comments.

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Interesting! Would love to hear more about this, @rebjamiearnold.bsky.social. Has it led to conflict within ADL - between national ADL and (at least some) local chapters? Hope you can join Rabbi Sandra and me for this conversation!

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Can't wait! Join @rabbisandra.bsky.social and me in a couple of hours.

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West Bank on Fire: An Update on Settler Violence from the Ground with Becca Strober Plus: Virtual and in-person events to mark on your calendar!

Full video: open.substack.com/pub/drshusha...

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Israeli-American activist @beccastrober.bsky.social details the murder of her friend, Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, a consultant on the Oscar-winning film No Other Land. He recorded his own murder by Yinon Levi, settler who had been under US sanctions until Trump lifted them.

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MAYOR-ELECT MAMDANI! I'm excited & honored to host Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, the highest profile rabbi in NYC to endorse & campaign for Mamdani, for this important conversation. Today at 12pm Eastern. See link on graphic. Join us!

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Thanks so much, Adam! You helped inform my thinking on this!

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The Jewish War Over Mamdani Is About Us, Not Him And: Why NYC Jews Should Vote for Mamdani (Not Cuomo!)

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My latest, on @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. Featuring some of my favorite Jewish folks including: @bradlander.bsky.social & @giligetz.bsky.social. Link in comments.

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Brad Lander on Mamdani, Jewish-Muslim Solidarity, Israel-Palestine, & NYC vs. Trump A must-see conversation on The Debrief

Watch the full video of my conversation with Lander, NYC's highest-ranking Jewish official. And share + subscribe! drshushan.substack.com/p/brad-lande...

6 months ago 4 1 0 0
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I asked NYC Comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social to share his message to fellow New Yorkers Senator Chuck Schumer and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, who have failed to endorse Democratic primary winner @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for mayor. They should hear what he has to say:

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Brad Lander on Mamdani, Jewish-Muslim Solidarity, Israel-Palestine, & NYC vs. Trump A must-see conversation on The Debrief

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@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has reached out broadly to NYC's Jewish community, says @bradlander.bsky.social, NYC's Comptroller & highest-ranking Jewish official. However, Cuomo & Sliwa are not called to account for ignoring NYC's 1-million strong Muslim population.

Link to full convo in comments.

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TOMORROW at 10:30am ET: A Land for All's May Pundak & Rula Hardal on October 7th and Israel-Palestine's Future On this brutal two-year anniversary, where should we look for hope?

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Tomorrow at 10:30am ET:
On the second anniversary of October 7, join May Pundak and Rula Hardal of A Land for All and me to talk about a vision “grounded in dignity, equality, and belonging for both peoples" that provides more hope for Israel-Palestine than the Trump plan. Link in comments.

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“America showed undue deference to Israel, excessive bias vs Palestinians, a constant desire to exert regional supremacy… How much more and how much better Americans could have done w/ much less”

I'll ask Rob Malley about his and Hussein Agha's indictment of US Middle East policy and more. Tune in!

6 months ago 2 1 0 0
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[2 VIDEOS/PODS] Standing Together’s Rula Daood on The Debrief + Debra on Wajahat Ali's The Left Hook Hi Folks,

Much more in our full conversation! Watch/listen, share and subscribe to The Debrief with Debra Shushan. drshushan.substack.com/p/2-videospo...

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I asked Rula Daood, Co-Director of @standing-together.bsky.social (a grassroots Jewish-Arab political movement fighting for peace, equality, and social justice in Israel-Palestine), how she responds when other Palestinians criticize her for working closely with Jewish Israelis. Her reply:

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