Is this physician telling the truth?
What is going on in Gaza? How do we know? For many months, I viewed this question as, well, you can accept reporting from Israel or you can accept reporting from Hamas; take your pick.
I can tell you, I will never accept anything coming out of Hamas. Anyone who uses civilians as human shields is not honorable and not credible. But after Trump's appalling behavior since his second election, and after the Thomas Massie election, I have to question everything coming out of Israel as well. And while I am generally supportive of the war against Iran, it seems completely obvious to me that Benjamin Netanyahu is also not credible. And that he has some kind hold over Donald Trump. That also seems obvious.
For many years, I have given Israel the benefit of the doubt. I am just not sure this can continue. I am no longer convinced that they are deserving of our trust.
Anyway, this physician, Nick Maynard, does seem credible to me. Is he linked to Hamas, or Islam, or some Arab money, etc.? I do not know. Maybe he holds some Arab-funded chair at Oxford? He just seems believable. That alone does not make him honest, but judge for yourself.
I have been fooled before. Of course; we all have. Is this the best, most recent example of the Cartesian Crisis?
In 2026, how can we know what is true?