Exposing Government Cover-Ups With Forensic Architecture | Eyal Weizman talks to Ash Sarkar

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  • čas přidán 16. 05. 2024
  • It's not what you know; it's what you can prove. For years, Forensic Architecture has exposed state crimes against civilians, nature, and humanity. This week on Downstream, Ash Sarkar meets FA's director Eyal Weizman, to discuss Israel's settler colonial project, the police killing of Mark Duggan, and how the testimony of blindfolded torture victims helped construct a model of Bashar al-Assad's most notorious torture prison.
    00:00 Intro
    01:31 Beginnings in Palestine
    06:28 The Importance of Maps
    10:26 Eyal’s Beginnings and Assembling the Team
    22:11 Exposing Government Lies
    30:42 Assad’s Torture Prisons and Reconstructing Memories
    52:35 How Different Senses Affect Memory
    56:35 Forensic Architecture and Gaza
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Komentáře • 257

  • @michellenorris8471
    @michellenorris8471 Před 25 dny +285

    Israel will never be forgiven & nor should it be.

    • @andreaWBW
      @andreaWBW Před 25 dny

      That's a matter of God and not of men.

    • @michellenorris8471
      @michellenorris8471 Před 25 dny +37

      @@andreaWBW Worldwide condemnation will do it.

    • @andreaWBW
      @andreaWBW Před 25 dny +1

      @@michellenorris8471 Please read Jeremiah 30, 7 and 11. Israel will be restored but be punished of the Lord for their iniquities, therefore it has to go through the 7 year tribulation and after that, in the millenium it will be a blessing for the world again. And not everybody living in Israel now is a Jew according to the bible and cannot possess the promised land, which is for the millenium, not for now.

    • @martinphillips3432
      @martinphillips3432 Před 25 dny +24

      @@andreaWBWI’d like to inform you that there is no such thing as a god.

    • @martinphillips3432
      @martinphillips3432 Před 25 dny +20

      @@andreaWBWplease stop your nonsense. This whole video deals in science and truth and we’ve got you posting some rubbish from that bible thing.

  • @nancygaciru2386
    @nancygaciru2386 Před 25 dny +93

    Brilliant, compassionate human beings are the salvation of our wilfully ignorant World.

  • @albertogonzalez5774
    @albertogonzalez5774 Před 25 dny +112

    Priceless insight coming from this man, thank you!

    • @armleg1772
      @armleg1772 Před 7 dny

      FA is incredible. FA needs to be spread into more than just one research lab and continue to develop

  • @Ben55583
    @Ben55583 Před 25 dny +101

    Excellent interview with Eyal Weizman. "Hollow Land. Israel's Architecture of Occupation" (2007) is groundbreaking and a classic. So is the work of Forensic Architecture. Thank you, Ash Sarkar.

  • @celt456
    @celt456 Před 24 dny +25

    What a fantastic interview with great questions. Your interviewee's sensitivity to trauma in his vital work is moving. Thank you. Peace and dignity for Palestine.

  • @anushkacindyshadiack1105
    @anushkacindyshadiack1105 Před 25 dny +21

    "The establishment of Israel is based on the erasure of historical Palestine". .3:52. One of the best interviews this year. Well done.

    • @UTubeISphere
      @UTubeISphere Před 23 dny

      'Erasure' of Palestinians and Palestinian landscapes and history also is one of the themes in Nurit Peled-Elhanan's 'Palestine in Israeli School Books: Ideology and Propaganda in Education' (2012).

  • @fizaraie
    @fizaraie Před 23 dny +7

    Decades later we still see the architecture of apartheid in our cities in South Africa. It’s a visual reminder of the past and even though there are no huge apartheid walls, the spatial planning of the environment shows how the prejudice was so entrenched in every aspect of life.
    Brilliant video, such a sparkling conversation. ❤

  • @guillermo.mserrano
    @guillermo.mserrano Před 25 dny +113

    I've watched a lot of Forensic Architecture reports. These guys are the best, they're showing to the world what states don't want us to see.

    • @michaelw2288
      @michaelw2288 Před 24 dny

      Do they do much work outside of Israel?

    • @maazkalim
      @maazkalim Před 24 dny

      “much work” is subjective, depended on how you define it - Mr "@@michaelw2288".

    • @UTubeISphere
      @UTubeISphere Před 23 dny +2

      ​@@michaelw2288Hi Michael, based on the wiki entry 'Forensic Architecture', their work has been on (rather than 'inside' or 'outside' a particular location) the Mediterranean (migration), Gaza (e.g. use of phosphorus) , Germany (NSU killings), Venezuela, Syria (torture prison), Pakistan (US drones), Guatemala (1980s genocide).

    • @maazkalim
      @maazkalim Před 21 dnem

      You clearly haven't watched the interview, Mr "​@@michaelw2288".

  • @martinphillips3432
    @martinphillips3432 Před 25 dny +42

    What an astounding, rewarding and informative video. However, it makes listening to the lies and fabrications of people like Tzipi Hotevely and Hen Mazzig even more unbearable.

  • @tater580
    @tater580 Před 25 dny +38

    I so enjoyed and appreciated this insightful conversation. Mr Weizman is a beautiful human being ❤

  • @robertroest7619
    @robertroest7619 Před 25 dny +62

    Wauw, amazing you guys had this man from Forensic Architecture on! Followed FA since that first bomb on a hospital that Israel tried to blame on Islamic jihad. I was very impressed with how FA demonstrated this was a lie. Great insights!

    • @TheAlbinoskunk
      @TheAlbinoskunk Před 25 dny

      The claim was that the hospital was levelled and hundreds were killed, but when morning came the hospital was still standing and there was a small crater in the parking lot. Forensic Architecture disputed the evidence of the video that showed a misfire/interception, but didn't address the core of the story, which was completely different to what both sides claimed in the immediate aftermath of the explosion. If the extent of their OSINT expertise is to simply muddy the waters, I don't see what the point is of this organisation

    • @BriarLeaf00
      @BriarLeaf00 Před 25 dny +4

      ​@TheAlbinoskunk Talk about muddying the waters, the things you say aren't true and make no sense. Bad Hasbara.

    • @Libyan_anti_genocidele
      @Libyan_anti_genocidele Před 25 dny +4

      ​@TheAlbinoskunk, you do realize that this is one is one of the many well-known pathetic attempts of isnotreal to escape persecution ?

    • @sanwan7138
      @sanwan7138 Před 24 dny +2

      Yeah new york city built on indigenous land

    • @sanwan7138
      @sanwan7138 Před 24 dny +1

      Give Mexico city back to the aztecs!

  • @newmoonjlp
    @newmoonjlp Před 25 dny +36

    Ash this was absolutely fascinating. Thank you so much for bringing us this interview.

  • @CommentsProbablyDeleted
    @CommentsProbablyDeleted Před 25 dny +155

    We're all fed up with government propaganda.

    • @JohnAllenRoyce
      @JohnAllenRoyce Před 25 dny +7

      It is actually business media propaganda. Facing the wrong way.

    • @aztea4uandme
      @aztea4uandme Před 25 dny +4

      ​@@JohnAllenRoyceit's both

    • @mosspatchouli631
      @mosspatchouli631 Před 25 dny +1

      Yes, we are all fed up, but not fed up enough to do something about.

    • @HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings
      @HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings Před 25 dny

      Mind Begs the Question:
      - If Politicians/Govts narrative
      - Must not be Challenged
      - Must conform to without Question
      - Democratic or Fascist?

  • @joyinhk3269
    @joyinhk3269 Před 25 dny +28

    What a brilliant and humane discussion. Kudos for this.

  • @DavidGirling
    @DavidGirling Před 25 dny +24

    I had never heard of Forensic Architecture before this, and am now looking at things on their website; fascinating stuff, and a wonderful use of modern technology to disprove the lies of authorities.

  • @fracturedopal
    @fracturedopal Před 25 dny +9

    I was dreading watching this, but he is so gentle and delicate discussing these topics. Absolutely fascinating.

  • @intbydes
    @intbydes Před 24 dny +7

    That was absolutely fascinating. An outstanding interview of a gentle, compassionate man.

  • @mrmustard1633
    @mrmustard1633 Před 25 dny +13

    Not just hugely informative, but very moving and inspiring

  • @Tsukoyomi460
    @Tsukoyomi460 Před 25 dny +21

    A great way of unfolding the case of occupation ❤️❤️

  • @vicferrmat4492
    @vicferrmat4492 Před 25 dny +43

    Hi Ash. Great conversation
    Thank you.

  • @ruthvanstraten7126
    @ruthvanstraten7126 Před 25 dny +31

    Fantastic interview. Thank you

  • @goldenappel
    @goldenappel Před 25 dny +17

    This is one of the most fascinating interviews I've seen in a while. I hadn't heard of FA before but will definitely be looking into their work.

  • @selmaunsley6683
    @selmaunsley6683 Před 25 dny +19

    One of the best downstreams

  • @southpaw786
    @southpaw786 Před 24 dny +6

    Brilliant, thank you Novara Media.

  • @knoore
    @knoore Před 25 dny +9

    Amazing talk. Thanks Eyal.. for your work.

  • @beatriz9376
    @beatriz9376 Před 25 dny +13

    Very informative and eye-opening. Thank you.

  • @behari777
    @behari777 Před 23 dny +2

    You guys are amazing, thank you!
    Novara Media, you rock ✊

  • @Khadija-vu6wb
    @Khadija-vu6wb Před 25 dny +12

    Good interview thanks Ash

  • @michaelskinner3067
    @michaelskinner3067 Před 25 dny +12

    This is what I love Novara for!

  • @PrettyWhiteLady
    @PrettyWhiteLady Před 25 dny +21

    Thank you so much!

  • @JoH4LH44
    @JoH4LH44 Před 25 dny +15

    Really interesting guest and topic. Thanks ❤

  • @greatmarauder
    @greatmarauder Před 25 dny +16

    Incredible interview. Thank you 🙏

  • @pest_4109
    @pest_4109 Před 23 dny +2

    Always a pleasure to listen to this man and learn things I'd never considered before

  • @Hesham_MK
    @Hesham_MK Před 25 dny +14

    Great interview NM

  • @mn-ru4li
    @mn-ru4li Před 24 dny +5

    A brilliant topic, guest and interview. Thank you

  • @elizabethashley8260
    @elizabethashley8260 Před 20 dny +1

    Eyal Weizeman’s answer to Ash Sakar’s final question brought tears to my eyes.

  • @aranocarroll7761
    @aranocarroll7761 Před 25 dny +9

    Great talk Ash ,more like this please .

  • @leonwright3174
    @leonwright3174 Před 26 dny +19

    I’m looking forward to this one 👊🏿

  • @joantrujillo7551
    @joantrujillo7551 Před 24 dny +4

    Thank you for the interview and much respect to the courageous and compassionate people able to see the horror straight

  • @BuddhaKumari
    @BuddhaKumari Před 24 dny +3

    This interview should be a require study in every high school. It is so important and compelling for humanity, especially in this most demoralising time. Thank you so much Ash and Professor Weizman.

  • @tarpara
    @tarpara Před 23 dny +2

    This is an amazing interview. Thank you!

  • @David_Fernandez
    @David_Fernandez Před 23 dny +2

    It's incredible to listen to this guy

  • @HamzaAliraqi81
    @HamzaAliraqi81 Před 25 dny +10

    great conversation

  • @davidwiesjahn6452
    @davidwiesjahn6452 Před 19 dny +1

    Wow, this is a brilliant conversation. Thanks Eyal and Ash.

  • @adechapman.1132
    @adechapman.1132 Před 25 dny +16

    Sad talk. The words are distraught from the heart of your guest ! Israel have over stepped the mark of humanity !

  • @nickylo2178
    @nickylo2178 Před 25 dny +7

    "A lot of what we do is developing a very close attention to things...respecting the world for what it is, and respecting the fact that the art of seeing is hard, it`s not obvious, you need to work hard to see what you see and you need to work hard to make public what is already public and that is a principle of care, of attention of time and spending time with the people that actually ask you for help about it"

  • @carimawebb9498
    @carimawebb9498 Před 25 dny +8

    Truly fascinating. Thank you for presenting this information. Coming from a history, political science/justice, art & anthropology background/perspective so much of what was discussed is quite familiar. However, the added depth & contextual nature this discipline brings makes it all uniquely relevant.

  • @jimbob5848
    @jimbob5848 Před 23 dny +2

    Thanks. Fascinating. Useful. Best to you in your important work.

  • @felipecastilla9770
    @felipecastilla9770 Před 25 dny +8

    This is a beautiful interview.

  • @ianbirkinhead4103
    @ianbirkinhead4103 Před 24 dny +2

    Ash is such a good interviewer has such an incredible skill in being able to personally relate to Eyal using analogous situations from her own experience enhancing the audience understanding without taking away from the narrative.

  • @passionaria
    @passionaria Před 24 dny +2

    thank you Novara Media

  • @odetocycling
    @odetocycling Před 25 dny +5

    Wonderful and interesting interview as always, Ash. You ask such brilliant questions.

  • @g_net_ok
    @g_net_ok Před 24 dny +1

    Great interview and highly informative... I recommend listening from start to finish

  • @neuro_krem
    @neuro_krem Před 25 dny +8

    Such an eloquent guest, very nice and informative interview. I learned something new today :)

    • @victormeidan1062
      @victormeidan1062 Před 24 dny

      But his views represent a tiny, extreme view of the Israeli radical Left.

  • @El-Burrito
    @El-Burrito Před 25 dny +9

    I need to start downloading these for when they randomly get taken down or turn privated.

  • @reginar0529
    @reginar0529 Před 22 dny +1

    excellent interview and insightful questions

  • @Alex-ht1oq
    @Alex-ht1oq Před 25 dny +3

    The very part of his response to Ash’s question also touches on some of the gripes people have with 15 minute cities

  • @heatherabrc5998
    @heatherabrc5998 Před 24 dny +1

    just mind blowing - thank you for introducing me to the concept of forensic architecture. The sensitivity, compassion and integrity of Eyal is heart warming and gives me hope for a better world for all

  • @timmcdraw7568
    @timmcdraw7568 Před 24 dny +2

    This is brilliant interview. Thank you both. Im essentially commenting to boost.

  • @Glastonbury1
    @Glastonbury1 Před 24 dny +1

    Simply fantastic! Incredibly informative and seriously well presented by Ash. What a sensitive and brilliant man!! I am deeply grateful that people like him have the skills and strength to carry out such important work. As another commentor said, this sort of subject would be of great interest and use in highschools and help people to develop sensitivity and awareness of their environment. Many thanks!!!

  • @marya.p.howell5462
    @marya.p.howell5462 Před 25 dny +1

    Brilliant choice of topic/interviewee. Fabulous. Thank you!

  • @arash4712
    @arash4712 Před 26 dny +11

    Well done Ash

  • @clarissasamuel932
    @clarissasamuel932 Před 25 dny +1

    Excellent interview. Thank you both ❤

  • @stothsam
    @stothsam Před 25 dny +1

    This is an incredibly fascinating interview!

  • @mirandaqomoyi3452
    @mirandaqomoyi3452 Před 25 dny +8

    The collateral is the target. Exactly

  • @slim1one
    @slim1one Před 25 dny +1

    What an excellent guest and interview. Excellent and heartbreaking at the same time due to the details of the subject matter.

  • @KA-vr4uu
    @KA-vr4uu Před 25 dny +1

    Excellent interview.

  • @WhataMensch
    @WhataMensch Před 28 dny +17

    Novara will you teach me about the word Federation and why you dont like it? Thanks for the fearless coverage

    • @Gwynbleidd503
      @Gwynbleidd503 Před 28 dny +7

      They do not like it at all if you capitalize a J and then write ewish followed by Federation for sure. Any observer should think hard about how difficult it is to write comments saying this

  • @fnaust
    @fnaust Před 25 dny +2

    Amazing interview, so informative and enlightening.

  • @waterfall1100
    @waterfall1100 Před 25 dny +2

    As a progressive leftist Chinese, I am so excited to hear from a fellow leftist Eyal!!!!

  • @suewhite6612
    @suewhite6612 Před 4 dny

    Fabulous interview. Forensic Architecture had an exhibition in Manchester's Whitworth gallery a few years back exposing Israel's use of white phosporus in Palestine. Israeli lawyers got Manchester uni to close the exhibition and fire Alistair Hudson one of the most important gallery directors in the UK

  • @bobbygabriel9574
    @bobbygabriel9574 Před 24 dny +1

    Mr Weizman is amazing.

  • @jamesbarclay8430
    @jamesbarclay8430 Před 24 dny +1

    Novara another fantastic interview, it was like being back in a lecture hall, as a student.

  • @thairk
    @thairk Před 25 dny +1

    So good Eyal, I have his book in my shelf. Brilliant Ash that you bring great people to your program, thank you!

  • @miranimfamedianista7261
    @miranimfamedianista7261 Před 25 dny +2

    Enlightening discussion.

  • @Fatfoot84
    @Fatfoot84 Před 24 dny +1

    Ash is a great journalist

  • @nazirvania9365
    @nazirvania9365 Před 25 dny +1

    Superb Questions, abd Brilliant, articulate replies with indepth analysis! Kudos to both !

  • @Hamneli
    @Hamneli Před 23 dny +2

    Thanks.

  • @Gymnure
    @Gymnure Před 25 dny +1

    Absolutely fascinating

  • @gary100dm
    @gary100dm Před 25 dny +4

    Kenya, Rhodesia, Zimbabwe, etc.

  • @carmelobazzano5703
    @carmelobazzano5703 Před 25 dny +1

    Intellectually stimulating discussion.

  • @fionainkernow
    @fionainkernow Před 24 dny +1

    This was fascinating

  • @AdamFW
    @AdamFW Před 24 dny

    What a great interview, Ash. 👏

  • @crhettbuttler1
    @crhettbuttler1 Před 23 dny +2

    what a masterclass.

  • @danielevoinotsledge9090
    @danielevoinotsledge9090 Před 25 dny +2

    Thank you

  • @jesmacdon
    @jesmacdon Před 24 dny

    Fascinating interview

  • @havapuppy
    @havapuppy Před 25 dny +1

    excellent reporting!!

  • @leighclark5257
    @leighclark5257 Před 14 dny

    Amazing, revelatory interview. Where else can one find this vital information?

  • @HamzaAliraqi81
    @HamzaAliraqi81 Před 25 dny +5

    smart show

  • @user-ym7nl2ii5r
    @user-ym7nl2ii5r Před 24 dny +1

    Extrapolating to the despoilation of Cape Town under Apartheid and the subsequent barbarism of untrammelled Capitalism. An enlightening interview

  • @queenvagabond8787
    @queenvagabond8787 Před 14 dny

    Fascinating discussion

  • @mariacoronel2547
    @mariacoronel2547 Před 25 dny +1

    Super interesting! Congrats Novara Media.

  • @Sydgekd
    @Sydgekd Před 28 dny +4

    TRUE PREACH

  • @davec4276
    @davec4276 Před 23 dny +2

    Wonderful Guy! Bless you!

  • @katekirkwood3551
    @katekirkwood3551 Před 25 dny +4

    So interesting. Eyal Weizman might be interested in 'Blank: Architecture, Apartheid and After', by Hilton Judin & Ivan Vladislavic if he doesn't already know the book.

  • @MyPitapita
    @MyPitapita Před 24 dny

    Thanks!

  • @nndeyi
    @nndeyi Před 25 dny +1

    Another educational masterpiece from Novara.

  • @NumMyr
    @NumMyr Před 25 dny +1

    The silver lining in this on going genocide is that we are getting of aware of not length and depth of attrocities are coming to light but also that they are being documented in various ways , thank u novara media for introducing foresenic architecture and their work.

  • @lento2307
    @lento2307 Před 24 dny +1

    Brilliant.

  • @TheTubefan75
    @TheTubefan75 Před 25 dny +1

    Loved this