Ms Rachel DEFENDS her support for Gaza's kids

Whether or not you have toddlers, by now chances are you’ve heard of Ms Rachel, the children’s educator who has taken the world by storm. With more than 14 million subscribers on YouTube and billions of views worldwide, Rachel Accurso has become a superstar in children’s entertainment, teaching them everything from how to sound out syllables to learning about their emotions.

But @msrachel as she’s known, has not just garnered attention for her educational videos, she’s also become an outspoken advocate for children in conflicts worldwide. But it’s her advocacy for the children in Gaza in particular, who have been displaced, starved, injured, and killed in their thousands by Israel’s offensive, that has turned her into a target.

In this exclusive interview with Mehdi Hasan and Zeteo, Ms Rachel opens up about why she decided to speak out against Israel's war in Gaza, how her experience as a teacher and mother informs her perspective, and responds to the backlash she's received.

00:00 - Opening montage
1:00 - Intro
2:27 - How Rachel became so popular
5:26 - Rachel’s background in education
6:38 - Why Rachel decided to speak out about Gaza
7:25 - Learning about Gaza via social media
12:09 - How Rachel balances work and advocacy
13:31 - Hind Rajab
14:30 - Meeting Rahaf from Gaza
18:58 - Why is advocating for Gaza’s children controversial?
20:04 - Was silence an option?
21:42 - Rachel’s reaction to backlash
24:47 - Accusations of antisemitism
26:19 - Why Rachel advocates for all children

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