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.