# Vanessa Beeley on Israel, Palestine, and Laughter | Jerm Warfare

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Podcast: [UK Column Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-column-radio-1738505)
Published: 2026-06-05T19:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Jerm and Vanessa Beeley explore the complexities of humour in conflict zones, the ongoing trauma faced by people in Lebanon and Gaza, and the disturbing realities of child exploitation within Israeli society. They discuss Israel's global influence, the geopolitical implications of resource control, and the future of Israel in the context of international relations. The dialogue highlights the importance of humour as a coping mechanism amidst serious issues and the interconnectedness of global politics. Vanessa goes on to discuss the implications of US foreign policy on American citizens, the influence of Christian Zionism, and Iran's strategic independence in the face of global powers. The discussion also touches on the complexities of global alliances and the importance of finding common ground in the discourse around geopolitical issues.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/ ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/ ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial Follow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn ► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news

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