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This Is Palestine
This Is Palestine
The Institute of Middle East Understanding

'This Is Palestine' is a podcast that highlights people, issues, and events around Palestine. We bring you stories from the ground in... more

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Episodes

Rock Climbing in Palestine

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

23 May 2023 · 35 minutes
The Life of Palestinian Political Prisoner Khader Adnan

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

02 May 2023 · 20 minutes
Palestinian Political Prisoners Part 2

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

01 May 2023 · 51 minutes
Palestinian Political Prisoners Part 1

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

27 Apr 2023 · 15 minutes
Ahed Tamimi: A Palestinian Girl’s Fight for Freedom

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

20 Apr 2023 · 11 minutes
Israeli Settlers Set Palestinian Town on Fire

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

15 Mar 2023 · 10 minutes
A Palestinian Girl’s Fight for Freedom

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

06 Mar 2023 · 17 minutes
Israel's Government Seeks to Limit the Powers of Its Supreme Court

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

02 Mar 2023 · 28 minutes
Israel's New Extremist Government

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

20 Jan 2023 · 27 minutes
The Palestinian Museum and "A People by the Sea"

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

18 Jan 2023 · 25 minutes
The Palestinian story of Farha

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

11 Jan 2023 · 20 minutes
Palestinian soccer legend, Honey Thaljieh, and the World Cup

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

15 Dec 2022 · 22 minutes
Palestinian Who's Who: Reem Assil

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

05 Dec 2022 · 17 minutes
Olive Harvest in Palestine

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

28 Nov 2022 · 14 minutes
Palestinian Who’s Who: Malak Mattar, Palestinian Artist from Gaza

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

15 Nov 2022 · 18 minutes
What Israel’s 5th Election means for Palestinians

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

01 Nov 2022 · 20 minutes
Stranger in My Own Land with Fida Jiryis

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

24 Oct 2022 · 14 minutes
The Fight Against Israel’s Medical Apartheid

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

29 Sep 2022 · 9 minutes
Google’s Anti-Palestinian Racism and Project Nimbus

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

26 Sep 2022 · 25 minutes
The Art from Dar Jacir

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

15 Sep 2022 · 30 minutes
Cherien Dabis and the Art of Palestinian Storytelling

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

09 Sep 2022 · 22 minutes
Palestinian Who's Who: Nujoud Fahoum Merancy

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

05 Sep 2022 · 13 minutes
Israel's Attack on Palestinian Human Rights Orgs

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

29 Aug 2022 · 16 minutes
Meet Palestinian-American Comedian Mo Amer

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

25 Aug 2022 · 19 minutes
The Future of Gaza with Issam Adwan

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

22 Aug 2022 · 27 minutes
Joe Biden in Palestine

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

16 Jul 2022 · 21 minutes
Why Won't Biden Hold Israel Accountable for Killing Shireen Abu Akleh

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

08 Jul 2022 · 23 minutes
Israel's Fifth Elections in Three Years

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

30 Jun 2022 · 24 minutes
Anti-BDS Laws and the Politics Around Them

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

09 Jun 2022 · 25 minutes
Remembering Shireen Abu Akleh: A Beloved Palestinian-American Journalist Killed by Israeli Soldiers

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

11 May 2022 · 21 minutes
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Anti-BDS Laws and the Politics Around Them
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The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement is a Palestinian-led movement for freedom, justice and equality inspired by the South African anti-apartheid movement.... more