In this episode, we speak to Dr. Nimer Sultany, a law professor at SOAS. We discuss the ICC and the... more

In this episode of “This is Palestine,” host Diana Buttu speaks with Dalia Alahmad at IMEU’s Palestine office about the... more

In this two-episode special, host Diana Buttu speaks with award-winning Palestinian-American writers Fady Joudah and Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, who are... more

In this two-episode special, host Diana Buttu speaks with award-winning Palestinian-American writers Fady Joudah and Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, who are... more

Amidst Israel’s catastrophic genocide unfolding in Gaza, its military is escalating a relentless campaign of aggression across the Palestinian... more

Since 1948, Israel has imposed policies and measures to control and hamper the Palestinian economy. In this episode of “This... more

Can you imagine being used as a human shield? In this episode of “This is Palestine,” we hear the horrifying... more

In this episode of This is Palestine, host Diana Buttu takes us to the heart of Gaza, where education—once the... more

In this episode of “This Is Palestine” host Diana Buttu speaks with award-winning Palestinian-American law professor George Bisharat about... more

In this episode, host Diana Buttu shares the horrifying details about one of Israel's secret torture camps or Israeli prisons,... more

In this episode of “This is Palestine”, we hear the heartwrenching story of baby Aylul, a baby born during Israel’s... more

In this episode of “This Is Palestine,” host Diana Buttu speaks to Josh Ruebner, the director of IMEU’s new 501C-4... more

Over the past eight months, Israel has kidnapped or unlawfully “arrested” hundreds of Palestinians. In Gaza, there are disturbing reports... more

In this episode of “This is Palestine,” we speak with Palestinian American Columbia student Maryam Alwan about the rise in... more

Over the past six months, Israel has internationally destroyed Gaza’s healthcare system as part of its genocidal campaign. By November... more

In this episode, host Diana Buttu speaks with Palestinian human rights lawyer Ahmed Abofoul about South Africa’s case at the... more

In this episode, we take a deeper look into Israel’s deliberate targeting and killing of Palestinian journalists in Gaza. Killing... more

In the aftermath of October 7, Palestinian students at Israeli higher education institutions quickly faced attacks for their social media... more

On October the 27th, Israel cut off all phone and internet communications to the Gaza Strip, further plunging the area... more

The case in which South Africa accuses Israel of violating the genocide convention at the International Court of Justice began... more

This week, South Africa is accusing Israel of committing genocide in front of the International Court of Justice or the... more

Last month, the Bethlehem municipality announced the cancellation of Christmas celebrations in the city of Christ’s birth, as a gesture... more

For our 100th episode, Diana Buttu speaks with Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sitta, a renowned British-Palestinian doctor. Just two days into Israel's... more

As of the time of this recording, Israel has temporarily halted its brutal bombing campaign on the Gaza Strip. As... more

It has been more than 46 days since Israel began its brutal bombing campaign against Palestinians in Gaza. During this... more

Time and time again, we've witnessed the familiar cycle: Israel launches a brutal bombing campaign on Gaza, putting Palestine into... more

Israel has been bombing the besieged Gaza Strip nonstop. Israel has cut off water supplies, fuel supplies, electricity supplies and... more

Thousands of Palestinians from Gaza who work in Israel disappeared after Oct 7th. On October 10th, Israel’s Coordinator of Government... more

Today marks the 25th day of Israel's ongoing bombing campaign in Gaza. The death toll has tragically risen to over... more

This podcast was recorded on October 22nd. Since then, the number of Palestinians killed has increased, with Israel now having... more

Israel gave the UN 24 hours to evacuate 1.1 million Palestinians from northern Gaza. That is impossible. Roads have been... more

Israel continues to rain bombs on Gaza, home to more than 2 million Palestinians—half of them children—who have been trapped... more

It's been 30 years since the #OsloAccords, and Palestinians have received nothing but fewer rights, increased settler land theft, and... more

It's been 30 years since the Oslo Accords, and Palestinians have received nothing but fewer rights, increased settler land theft,... more

Listen to host Diana Buttu as she delves deep into a chapter of Palestinian history. Journey back to 1973, when... more

In part one of this two-part special, host Diana Buttu dives deep into the stories of two West Bank towns... more

In this episode, host @dianabuttu speaks with Hassan Jabareen, the founder and General Director of Adalah, a human rights organization... more

Last week, the Israeli military began a two-day invasion in the Palestinian city of Jenin. Israeli soldiers killed 12 Palestinians—including... more

Diana Buttu breaks down the escalating Israeli violence in Palestine. We've seen hundreds of Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian towns, setting... more

Join Diana Buttu as she engages in a captivating conversation with the renowned Palestinian political cartoonist and author, Mohammad Sabaaneh.... more

In today’s episode, we hear from Palestinian American writer, podcaster, rock climber, and now filmmaker Andrew Bisharat. Bisharat stars in... more

On his 86th day of hunger strike, Sheikh Khader Adnan died in Ramle Prison, where he has been held since... more

This is Part 2 of our Palestinian political prisoners episodes. We speak with Dr. Malaka Shwaikh, lecturer at University of... more

This is Part 1 of our Palestinian political prisoners episode. We hear from former Palestinian political prisoners, Khader Adnan and... more

Host Diana Buttu speaks with renowned Palestinian youth activist Ahed Tamimi about her new book, They Called Me A Lioness:... more

On February 26, the Palestinian town of Huwara became the site of a violent attack by Israeli settlers, with... more

For International Women's Day, we are thrilled to highlight the voices of powerful Palestinian women who are breaking barriers and... more

In this episode, host Diana Buttu discusses Israel's extremist government and its efforts to weaken its Supreme Court. We explore... more

Benjamin Netanyahu is back as Israel's Prime Minister. He has formed a coalition with far-right, extremist, leaders like Itamar Ben... more

On today’s episode, Diana Buttu speaks with Dr. Adila Laïdi-Hanieh, Director of the Palestinian Museum. Dr. Hanieh talks to us... more

On today’s episode, Diana Buttu speaks with the award-winning Jordanian-of-Palestinian-origin, film director and writer, Darin Sallam. We speak to Sallam... more

Honey is one of Palestine’s first professional female soccer players and was the co-founder and captain of the Palestinian Women’s... more

Host Diana Buttu speaks with Palestinian-Syrian chef and Bay Area activist Reem Assil. The episode delves into Reem’s new cookbook... more

In today’s episode, host Diana Buttu, takes us on a deep dive into all things olives and their strong connection... more

In this episode of Palestinians You Should Know, host Diana Buttu speaks with the Palestinian artist, Malak Matar. Malak is... more

Israel is going into their fifth round of elections since 2019. Host Diana Buttu breaks down what this means for... more

Diana Buttu speaks with Fida Jiryis about her new book ‘Stranger in my Own Land'. Fida is a writer and... more

In this episode, we hear from Mohamed Hamed, the executive director and founder of the Mariam Foundation based in Nazareth.... more

In this episode, we hear from Ariel Koren, a former Google employee who resigned because of a hostile work environment... more

Diana Buttu speaks with two incredible Palestinian disciplinary artists, Emily Jacir and Nicolas Jaar. Emily is an award-winning artist who works... more

Host Diana Buttu speaks with award-winning director, writer, and actress, Cherien Dabis. Cherien could be the first woman of color... more

This is the first in our 'Palestinian Who's Who' series, where we highlight Palestinians doing amazing things in their respective... more

On the 18th of August, Israelis conducted a raid in the middle of the night into Ramallah, breaking into the... more

Today’s episode features a very special and very funny guest, Mo Amer. A Palestinian refugee and a successful comedian with... more

In this week’s episode, host Diana Buttu, speaks with Issam Adwan, a Rafah-based journalist, researcher, and analyst. Two months ago,... more

Diana Buttu and Omar Baddar discuss Biden’s visit to Palestine and Israel: What was said, what was left unsaid, and... more

With President Biden about to visit Palestine and Israel, we speak with Lina Abu Akleh, niece of slain Palestinian-American journalist... more

In this week’s episode, Diana Buttu breaks down the collapse of the Israeli government which has prompted Knesset elections for... more

The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement is a Palestinian-led movement for freedom, justice and equality inspired by the South African... more

Shireen Abu Akleh was a trailblazing Palestinian journalist who spent decades covering Israel’s brutal military occupation of Palestine. On Wednesday, Israeli... more

This is the story of Ahmad Manasra, a 13-year-old boy, from Jerusalem, Palestine who has spent one-third of his life... more

Israeli police raided the Al-Aqsa mosque compound today as Palestinian worshippers gathered for morning prayer. At least 158 Palestinians have... more

This episode was originally published on July 14, 2021. In today’s episode, we will hear from journalist and activist Joharah... more

On this week's episode Diana Buttu sits down with George Zeidan, co-founder of the Right to Movement Campaign. A running... more

In this week’s episode, Diana Buttu speaks to the matriarch of the Salem family, Fatima Salem. The Salem family has... more

Amnesty International's new report breaks down the legal case providing that Israel is breaking international law and committing the crime... more

Diana and Omar discuss the recent escalation of violence by Israeli occupation forces, including ethnic cleansing in Sheikh Jarrah and... more

In our last episode of the year, we look back at what 2021 meant for Palestine and what 2022 may... more

Host Omar Baddar sits down with Maya Berry, Executive Director of the Arab American Institute to discuss Biden's administration to... more

In this episode, host Diana Buttu speaks with human rights attorney Rabea Eghbariah, on how foraging wild herbs, like za’atar,... more

In this episode, host Diana Buttu will focus on Silwan, where Israel wants to build an Israeli religious theme... more

In today’s episode, Omar Baddar speaks with emerging Palestinian UFC star Belal Muhammad, a Palestinian-American mixed martial artist born and... more

Host Omar Baddar sits down with the mayor of Ramallah Musa Hadid and film director David Osit to discuss their... more

In today’s episode, we will hear from journalist and activist Joharah Baker. She discusses the hardships of being with her... more

As Palestinians continue to protests against the killing of Nizar Banat, they have highlighted the discontent with the Palestinian Authority... more

Palestinians are increasingly turning to social media to highlight what life is like under Israeli military rule. For example, weeks... more

Diana Buttu explains to Omar Baddar what the political dynamics within Israel are with Naftali Bennet on the verge of... more

One week ago, Israel was ruthlessly bombing Gaza. President Biden made a stop in Michigan to give a speech at... more

In today’s episode, we will hear from Fadi Abushammala, a community organizer based in the Gaza Strip. Fadi is also... more

Amidst all the headlines and breaking news, it can be confusing to make sense of what’s happening in Palestine/Israel right... more

We have a two-part episode today! In the first part hosts Diana Buttu and Omar Baddar, discuss the recent violence... more

On Thursday, April 15, Rep. Betty McCollum introduced H.R. 2590 a groundbreaking Palestinian rights bill. Which aims to prohibit Israeli... more

Alex Odeh was murdered in California more than 35 years ago for being an Arab American activist who advocated for... more

After years of being banned from Israeli politics for their embrace of terrorism and racist violence, followers of Rabbi Meir... more

The Palestinian short film 'The Present' has been nominated for an academy award! Directed by Farah Nabulsi, the film powerfully... more

In today's episode hosts Diana Buttu and Omar Baddar speak on the ongoing ethnic cleansing in East Jerusalem by Israel,... more

The International Criminal Court announced it would investigate Israel for war crimes. Israel and the United States reacted strongly against... more

In this episode, host Diana Buttu speaks with Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick to discuss their latest book, Except... more

Israel is heading into its fourth election in the last two years. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now courting Palestinian... more

Today we will speak with Dr. Yara Asi. Yara M. Asi is a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Central... more

In our last episode of the year, we look back at what 2020 meant for Palestine and what 2021 may... more

Host Diana Buttu is joined by Nader Muaddi. Nader is a Palestinian-American owner of Muaddi Craft Distillery that produces Arak... more

This week, we will hear from Susan Abulhawa. Susan is an award-winning novelist, essayist, activist, and scientist. Her first novel,... more

From Pompeo's attack on BDS to the battle for free speech on college campuses, anti-Semitism is being weaponized to silence... more

In today's episode hosts Omar Baddar and Diana Buttu discuss the recent U.S. election, Trump's terrible legacy on Palestine, and... more

This month marks the 20th anniversary of the start of the Second Palestinian intifada or uprising, an uprising sparked when... more

Host Diana Buttu speaks with Bahraini human rights activist Maryam Al-Khawaja about her pro-democracy work in Bahrain, her country’s normalization... more

COVID-19 is spreading quickly in the West Bank as Gaza goes on a tight lockdown. With Israel having one of... more

In today’s episode, we hear from Rami Kashou, a Palestinian designer based in New York. Rami Kashou was a finalist... more

Diana Buttu speaks with Sawsan Zaher, an attorney at Adalah, a Haifa-based organization that promotes the rights of Palestinian citizens... more