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/  Follow Neebz on Instagram @watchwithneebzFollow Neebz on his new TikTok @WatchWithNeebz2Check out the Salaam Nerds Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fnHFob9WJa5ZZNyCFJC2a?si=669887f41be44735 Produced by Rifelion Media.Hosted by Asad Butt.Edited by Ari MathaeMusic by Simon HutchinsonFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com.   We wanna make the podcast even better; help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4  Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices