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This Is Palestine
This Is Palestine
The Institute for 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

Interview with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac: The home of Christmas under rubble amid Israel's genocide

As we approach 2025, Israel continues to bomb, attack, and occupy the birthplace of Christmas. This year, church officials have... more

20 Dec 2024 · 24 minutes
Will the ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant Lead to Justice?

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

13 Dec 2024 · 17 minutes
What Does the Trump Presidency Mean for Palestinians?

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

29 Nov 2024 · 32 minutes
Poetry in the Time of Genocide, Part 2: A Conversation with 2024 National Book Finalist Dr. Fady Joudah

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

18 Nov 2024 · 27 minutes
Poetry in the Time of Genocide, Part 1: A Conversation with 2024 National Book Finalist Lena Tuffaha

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

18 Nov 2024 · 26 minutes
Jenin in the Aftermath of Israel’s Military Attacks

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

30 Oct 2024 · 24 minutes
Israel's Control of the Palestinian Economy

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

28 Sep 2024 · 16 minutes
Israel Used me as a Human Shield: The Story of Waleed

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

10 Sep 2024 · 23 minutes
Education Under Genocide: Palestinian Initiatives to Maintain Education in Gaza

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

28 Aug 2024 · 17 minutes
What's Law Got To Do With It: Breaking Down the ICJ

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

22 Aug 2024 · 16 minutes
Inside Israel’s Torture Camp

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

24 Jul 2024 · 16 minutes
Aylul: Surviving the Nuseirat Massacre as a One-Day-Old Newborn

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

27 Jun 2024 · 15 minutes
Anti-Palestinian legislation in Congress Unpacked

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

11 Jun 2024 · 31 minutes
Testimonies from Palestinian Prisoners & Israeli Torture Camps

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

29 May 2024 · 21 minutes
Censoring Palestinian Student Activism

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

13 May 2024 · 24 minutes
Healing Under Genocide: Gaza's Healthcare Crisis

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

30 Mar 2024 · 26 minutes
Confronting Genocide: Insights from the ICJ Ruling on Israel

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

20 Mar 2024 · 18 minutes
Gaza: World's Deadliest Place for Journalists

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

12 Feb 2024 · 25 minutes
The Silencing of Palestinian Students in Israeli Universities

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

31 Jan 2024 · 22 minutes
Connecting Gaza To The World

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

23 Jan 2024 · 15 minutes
Recap: South Africa & Israel’s Week 1 at the ICJ

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

13 Jan 2024 · 25 minutes
South Africa Charges Israel with Genocide: What You Need to Know

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

11 Jan 2024 · 33 minutes
Reverend Mitri Raheb: Why Christmas in Palestine is Canceled This Year

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

20 Dec 2023 · 18 minutes
Hope Amidst Ruins: Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sitta’s Frontline Testimony in Gaza

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

15 Dec 2023 · 30 minutes
A Palestinian Teenager’s Experience in an Israeli Prison

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

01 Dec 2023 · 13 minutes
Former Top UN Official Craig Mokhiber on Israel’s Genocide

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

22 Nov 2023 · 35 minutes
Palestine and Social Media

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

15 Nov 2023 · 22 minutes
Gaza's Catastrophic Medical Crisis

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

09 Nov 2023 · 32 minutes
Israel Imprisoned and Tortured Thousands of Palestinian Workers from Gaza

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

03 Nov 2023 · 22 minutes
Nakba 2.0: Israel’s War on Palestinians

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

01 Nov 2023 · 28 minutes
Voices From Gaza Part 2

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

25 Oct 2023 · 13 minutes
Voices From Gaza

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

16 Oct 2023 · 9 minutes
The Gaza Crisis: Whats Unfolding

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

10 Oct 2023 · 29 minutes
The Oslo Accords Part 2

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

19 Sep 2023 · 15 minutes
The Oslo Accords Part 1

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

18 Sep 2023 · 22 minutes
What happened in Burqa, Nablus - Part 2

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

14 Sep 2023 · 12 minutes
What happened in Burqa, Ramallah - Part 1

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

31 Aug 2023 · 12 minutes
Israel's Judicial Overhaul Explained

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

10 Aug 2023 · 16 minutes
Israel's Invasion of Jenin

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

12 Jul 2023 · 14 minutes
The Occupied West Bank On Fire: Israeli Settler Violence and Annexation

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

23 Jun 2023 · 24 minutes
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Diana Buttu breaks down the escalating Israeli violence in Palestine. We've seen hundreds of Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian towns, setting homes and... more