Listener discretion is advised. In Part I of this two-part episode, Jane digs further into the complex and contentious topic of Israel/Palestine with guest EJ, a Jewish Philadelphian. The conversation centers around the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the recent escalation of the conflict, particularly focusing on the events surrounding and following October 7, 2023. EJ speaks from the perspective of a queer Jewish person, sharing her personal experiences and fears while unpacking multifaceted layers of identity and political ideology, and candidly discusses the evolution of her thinking and identity around Palestinian freedom and Zionism. Throughout the episode, Jane and EJ challenge leftists in the West to critically examine their perspectives and engage in constructive dialogue, media literacy, and discernment, despite the polarizing and often painful nature of the topic at hand. The podcast Unapologetic: The Third Narrative, referenced throughout this episode, can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CT8QicPO31pe7AX0jA4Wp?si=0ece3d75c619417c EJ's instas: @hurricaneedge @hurricanewoodwork https://amwpod.supercast.com