Eva Fabian and Yakov Toumarkin Discuss Life In Israel Since Hamas’ Attack Oct 7th

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Joining the SwimSwam podcast today we have Eva Fabian, an American-Israeli Open Open World Champion, and we have Yakov Toumarkin, an Israeli Olympian and backstroke specialist.

We ask them to join us in the aftermath of the brutal attack by Hamas on Israel October 7th. Eva and Yakov are on the ground in Israel and have a unique point of view and context to share.

In this conversation today, I share my opinions. They are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SwimSwam or other SwimSwam contributors.

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Louise
1 year ago

As a reporter (and swimmer), I find “the facts” here disturbing…. and one-sided. There are now more than 10K Palestinians dead in Gaza… I have been in the West Bank, occupation is not normal and is NOT a democracy for Palestinians (even those in Israel). I am disturbed that this is posted here. They might indeed want peace, but living in occupation is not peace for those under occupation.

Steve Nolan
1 year ago

This whole thing was shocking, but nothing more than this said by Toumarkin:

“The massacre they did, I mean it’s pronounced…who’s kidnapping kids? Who’s kidnapping handicaps? Older women and men? Holocaust survivors? This is not even, sorry but hard to compare, but even the Nazis didn’t do it.”

Prior to that statement, I wasn’t looking forward to having to comb through each wild thing they both said and explain exactly why it’s off, but…that sorta does it for me. What an incredible thing to say.

Coco
1 year ago

Great interview Mel!!

Zizou
1 year ago

Free Palestine from Hamas

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Gold Medal Mel Stewart

MEL STEWART Jr., aka Gold Medal Mel, won three Olympic medals at the 1992 Olympic Games. Mel's best event was the 200 butterfly. He is a former World, American, and NCAA Record holder in the 200 butterfly. As a writer/producer and sports columnist, Mel has contributed to Yahoo Sports, Universal Sports, …

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