“Only Sick, Twisted People Keep Bodies”: Israel’s Policy of Withholding Dead Bodies
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 thei...
25 Mar 202518min
This is the Story of Dr. Husam Abu Safiya
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 ...
12 Mar 202521min
Israel Bans UNRWA: What is the future for Palestinian refugees?
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 w...
10 Feb 202519min
Ceasefire in Gaza: Israel Continues to Kill Palestinians
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 Abu...
23 Jan 202515min
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 shared that Christmas services across Palestine will be somber and highl...
20 Des 202424min
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 ICJ; what impact these cases will have and whether we should be optimistic about these legal develop...
13 Des 202417min
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 incoming U.S. Trump administration and its impact on Palestinians. Ms. Buttu spe...
29 Nov 202432min
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 both finalists for the 2024 National Book Awards. Dr...
18 Nov 202427min
