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Back to Search“Only Sick, Twisted People Keep Bodies”: Israel’s Policy of Withholding Dead Bodies
Episode 127
Israel’s brutal system controls Palestinians not only in life but also in death. In this episode, we examine the Israeli government’s policy of withholding hundreds of Palestinian bodies, denying the…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
This is the Story of Dr. Husam Abu Safiya
Episode 126
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a renowned and beloved Palestinian pediatrician and director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, has been illegally held captive and tortured by the Israeli army for more than…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Israel Bans UNRWA: What is the future for Palestinian refugees?
Episode 125
As Israel pushes to dismantle UNRWA, hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees face an uncertain future. In this episode, we visit Al Jalazon refugee camp to hear from Mahfouz Safi, whose family …
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Ceasefire in Gaza: Israel Continues to Kill Palestinians
Episode 124
As the ceasefire in Gaza goes into effect, the Israeli army has launched widespread attacks against the West Bank. In this episode of “This is Palestine,” host Diana Buttu speaks with IMEU’s Sarah Ab…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Interview with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac: The home of Christmas under rubble amid Israel's genocide
Episode 123
As we approach 2025, Israel continues to bomb, attack, and occupy the birthplace of Christmas. This year, church officials have shared that Christmas services across Palestine will be somber and high…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Will the ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant Lead to Justice?
Episode 122
In this episode, we speak to Dr. Nimer Sultany, a law professor at SOAS. We discuss the ICC and the ICJ; what impact these cases will have and whether we should be optimistic about these legal develo…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
What Does the Trump Presidency Mean for Palestinians?
Episode 121
In this episode of “This is Palestine,” host Diana Buttu speaks with Dalia Alahmad at IMEU’s Palestine office about the incoming U.S. Trump administration and its impact on Palestinians. Ms. Buttu sp…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Poetry in the Time of Genocide, Part 2: A Conversation with 2024 National Book Finalist Dr. Fady Joudah
Episode 120
In this two-episode special, host Diana Buttu speaks with award-winning Palestinian-American writers Fady Joudah and Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, who are both finalists for the 2024 National Book Awards. Dr…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Poetry in the Time of Genocide, Part 1: A Conversation with 2024 National Book Finalist Lena Tuffaha
Episode 119
In this two-episode special, host Diana Buttu speaks with award-winning Palestinian-American writers Fady Joudah and Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, who are both finalists for the 2024 National Book Awards. Dr…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Jenin in the Aftermath of Israel’s Military Attacks
Episode 118
Amidst Israel’s catastrophic genocide unfolding in Gaza, its military is escalating a relentless campaign of aggression across the Palestinian West Bank, marked by a daily barrage of military operat…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago