This Is Palestine

By 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 Palestine, and we speak with experts and activists to bring you un... more

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September 10, 2026 Palestine to Compete in Baseball at the 2026 Asian Games
Palestine is heading to the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games baseball tournament this September.
In this episode, Nader Ihmoud shares the story of a Palestinian baseball team built across borders, from Gaza to Chicago, including the players who brought the team together, those it has lost, and its hopes for the future of Palestinian baseball. Thank you for tuning into This is Palestine, the official podcast of The
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September 03, 2026 A Palestinian American Defends His Home From Israeli Settlers
Illegal Israeli settlers have been besieging three Palestinian homes in the town of Qusra, south of Nablus, for almost a month.
Loui Ridi, one of the homeowners, is a Palestinian American who came all the way from the United States to the West Bank to protect his home. Loui and three other families have been living under severe humanitarian conditions, as Israeli settlers have cut off their water and electricity and prevented them from receiving food supplies and medical assistance.
In this episode of “This is Palestine", Louis explains why he knows that the moment he leaves, Israeli settlers—backed by the Israeli army and supported by the Israeli government—will be able to take control of the area surrounding the three homes, including the homes themselves. This would allow them to isolate the eastern part of Qusra from the rest of the town.
This is a tactic Israeli settlers have used to forcibly displace Palestinian families. In the neighboring town of Jalud, for example, settlers were able to force another family from their home. Similar tactics have been used to depopulate and displace Palestinian communities across the occupied West Bank. Thank you for tuning into This is Palestine, the official podcast of The
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23min
August 27, 2026 Have You Seen My Son? Missing in Gaza
For Palestinians in Gaza, the death toll tells only part of the story. Thousands more remain missing, buried beneath the rubble, among unidentified bodies, or potentially held in Israeli detention. For their families, the absence of an answer means being trapped in limbo: unable to confirm a death, unable to hold a funeral, and unable to stop searching.
In this episode of This Is Palestine, journalist Mahmoud Mushtaha discusses his investigation into Gaza’s missing people and the enormous challenges of finding them. He shares stories of families still searching for their loved ones, including 15-year-old Hassan Al-Qattah, an autistic boy who disappeared while searching for food in Gaza. For these families, the search continues without answers. Thank you for tuning into This is Palestine, the official podcast of The
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27min
August 13, 2026 When You Take Away My Life…
Trapped in the West Bank for nearly three years, this is the story of Mariam, Um Mahmoud, a cancer patient from Gaza who was diagnosed with leukemia and came to the West Bank to continue treatment that was unavailable in Gaza.
She arrived just days before the outbreak of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. Since then, she has been unable to return home.
Amid a deepening financial crisis, severe shortages of essential medications, and a healthcare system under immense pressure, Mariam continues to navigate her cancer treatment while living with the uncertainty of not knowing when she will ever be able to return home. Thank you for tuning into This is Palestine, the official podcast of The
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28min
August 06, 2026 Where Have We Seen This Before? The Gazafication of Lebanon
As violence escalates in Lebanon, many are drawing comparisons to Gaza. In this episode, we speak with Palestinian journalist and activist Lama Abu Kharoub, from Burj el-Shemali refugee camp in Lebanon, who shares firsthand insights from Lebanon, where communities continue to face displacement, destruction, and uncertainty despite repeated promises of multiple ceasefires. The discussion explores the similarities between Israel’s assaults in Lebanon and Gaza, and its impact on civilians trapped in the violence.
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July 16, 2026 9 Months Later: The State of Healthcare in Gaza
What does Gaza’s healthcare system look like nine months after the ceasefire? According to Dr. Mohammad Abu Afash, the crisis is far from over. From destroyed hospitals and chronic medicine shortages to disease outbreaks in overcrowded displacement camps. This episode explores the ongoing challenges facing healthcare workers and patients amid continuing attacks, displacement, and blockade. Thank you for tuning into This is Palestine, the official podcast of The
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17min
July 02, 2026 Israel v. A Pediatrician - The Case of Dr. Husam Abu Safiya
When footage of renowned Palestinian pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya appeared before Israel’s Supreme Court, many were shocked by how much he had changed. Shackled, visibly frail, and having lost nearly 40 kilograms in prison, he had already spent more than 18 months in Israeli detention without charge.
In this episode of This Is Palestine, we unpack Dr. Abu Safiya’s case. We speak with Naji Abbas, Director of the Prisoners and Detainees Department at Physicians for Human Rights Israel, about Israel’s so-called “Unlawful Combatants Law,” the conditions Dr. Abu Safiya and other detained healthcare workers have endured, and what his imprisonment reveals about Israel’s targeting of Palestinian medical personnel since the outbreak of the genocide in Gaza. Thank you for tuning into This is Palestine, the official podcast of The
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June 18, 2026 “I Can See My Land, But in the Eyes of the Israelis, I Do Not Exist”
Since 1967, Israel has built and expanded settlements across occupied Palestine, fragmenting Palestinian communities and reshaping the landscape. In this episode of This Is Palestine, Dr. Jad Ishaq, Director General of the Applied Research Institute - Jerusalem (ARIJ) traces how Israeli governments have used military orders, legal mechanisms, and political agreements to facilitate the expansion of settlements and the confiscation of Palestinian land. From Jerusalem to the Jordan Valley, he explains how a process described as temporary became permanent, leaving Palestinians increasingly confined to isolated enclaves while settlement expansion accelerates. Thank you for tuning into This is Palestine, the official podcast of The
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58min
June 11, 2026 Palestine at the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup: A Conversation with Player Ahmad Al-Qaq
In this episode of This Is Palestine, Diana Buttu speaks with midfielder Ahmed Al-Qaq about his journey from North Carolina to the Palestinian national team. Born and raised in the United States to Palestinian parents, Ahmed reflects on choosing to represent Palestine, the emotional experience of wearing the Palestinian jersey for the first time, and the bonds formed between players from Gaza, the West Bank, and the diaspora.
This is a conversation about identity, belonging, representation, and what it means to play for Palestine on the world stage. Thank you for tuning into This is Palestine, the official podcast of The
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24min
May 22, 2026 “Colonial Trauma”: Dr. Samah Jabr on the Psychological Toll of Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
As Israel’s genocide in Gaza continues despite the so-called ceasefire agreement, the psychological toll on Palestinians remains far less visible than the physical destruction. In this episode of This is Palestine, Samah Jabr examines the mental health impact of genocide, siege, starvation, displacement, and ongoing Israeli violence through the lens of what she calls “colonial trauma.”
We discuss grief and despair beyond conventional psychiatric language, the long-term impact of violence on future generations, and the limits of providing mental health care under occupation and mass violence. Thank you for tuning into This is Palestine, the official podcast of The
IMEU! For more stories and resources, visit us at imeu.org.
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