What is life like in the Gaza Strip up until now? To fully understand the current situation unfolding in Gaza, being able to visualise the brutal suppression on a personal level of the Israeli blockade in the world's largest open-air prison is imperative. In this episode, we take a look at this context with a journalist from the Gaza Strip who provides vital insights into life in Gaza before the genocide that is currently taking place. Join us! 


(This interview took place in 2022)

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Let's Talk the Untold Stories of Gazans

"Let's Talk Palestine," a truly thought-provoking podcast, aims to shed an illuminating light on the occupation of Palestine. Whether you're a newcomer to the subject or a seasoned advocate, join us on this electrifying platform for incisive dialogues and provocative insights. We're resolutely committed to pushing the boundaries and fostering a meaningful and respectful dialogue that paves the way for a brighter, more just, and equitable future for all. With a kaleidoscopic approach, we will dive into the history, politics, culture, and daily realities of the Palestinian people.

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Director of the documentary The Truth: Lost at Sea, and survivor of the Freedom Flotilla massacre, Rifat Odeh, takes us through his experience on the boat that attempted to break the siege and deliver much needed humanitarian aid to Gaza. We begin by asking the question why a humanitarian mission was necessary, before developing into the dark scenes that the Israeli military unfolded on the aid workers, as well as diving into the propaganda machine that attempted to save Israel's image. This comes during a crucial time where a new flotilla looks to leave for the same mission to Gaza in 2024. 

The Documentary, The Truth: Lost at Sea produced by Rifat Odeh:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXgc6hFKqzI&rco=1

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Breaking the Gaza Siege - Freedom Flotilla ft. Rifat Odeh

On Orthodox Easter, we take a look at this small but significant part of the Palestinian population. From how external forces have shaped the proportion of religious diversity in the holy land, to the role that Christians play in the fight for liberation, we take you on a quick, but thorough deep dive into who Palestinian Christians really are. 

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Who are Palestinian Christians?

As the international escalation between Iran and Israel begins to die down again for now, in this episode we shift our attention back to the reality on the ground in Gaza from the last week. In this time, we saw the uncovering of mass graves containing over 300 bodies, many of which with evidence of serious human rights abuses such as torture and mutilation. We also shortly turn our attention to the growing demonstrations on US college campuses demanding divestment from companies profiting off the genocide in Gaza.

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This Week in Palestine - 22.04.24-29.04.24

The recent tit-for-tat missile attacks by Israel and Iran have led to the fear that a regional war may very well prevail soon. In this episode, we go through who the two sides are, what the possibility of war actually is, and what the effect thereof on Gaza but also more generally Palestine would be. 

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Are We on the Brink of War?

For two weeks the world watched anxiously to see how Iran would respond to the attack on their consulate in Damascus, Syria, at the hands of the State of Israel. On the night of the 13th of April, we got our answer. Hundreds of drones and missiles were fired at Israel from Iranian territory for the first time ever. But how did we get into this situation in the first place? In this episode, we break down the context and the Iranian operation itself, in what certainly will not be the end of hostilities between the two powers. 

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Let's Talk the Untold Stories of Gazans

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