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Drop Site News

Drop Site News
Israel
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Donald Trump
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Hassan Rouhani
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Independent reporting on war and politics in the U.S. and across the world, delivered by Jeremy Scahill, Ryan Grim, and the Drop Site team. www.dropsitenews.com

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A number of western states, including the UK, Canada, Portugal, France, Belgium, and Australia recently recognized Palestinian statehood as the United Nations General Assembly is underway in New York City.

At the same time, talks between Iran and th... more

The Trump 2.0 administration is has been escalating pressure on Venezuela, as part of a broader increase of tension in Latin America.

In recent weeks, the US has begun sending military forces to the Caribbean and Puerto Rico. And in three separate i... more

Ryan Grim, Jeremy Scahill, and Sharif Abdel Kouddous discuss Israel's Gaza City offensive and its unprecedented strike on Hamas in Doha, Qatar.

"Gaza is burning," Israel’s defense minister said, as the military launched the main part of its ground ... more

The Chinese government held a major military parade in Beijing on September 3, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. The parade followed an international strategic and economic conference in China bringing together ... more

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Adam Isacson
Director for Defense Oversight at the Washington Office on Latin America
Washington Office on Latin America
Episode: The U.S. and Venezuela: Trump Descends on Latin America
Steve Hsu
Theoretical physicist, technologist, and analyst of Chinese military developments
Host of the podcast Manifold
Episode: China Is Scaling Up its Military. Is It Preparing for War?
Chris Houston
Expert on humanitarian aid efforts who has worked in crisis zones and served on the board of directors of Doctors Without Borders.
Episode: The Humanitarian Aid Crisis in Gaza
Amed Khan
Humanitarian aid worker with nearly 30 years of experience delivering assistance in crisis zones.
Episode: Confronting the Siege on Gaza
Trita Parsi
Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Episode: Iran, Israel, and the U.S.: Is Another War on the Horizon?
Dr. Thaer Ahmad
Emergency medicine physician and board member of the Palestinian American Medical Association
Palestinian American Medical Association
Episode: Israel’s Stranglehold on Gaza Medical Evacuations & Rep. Ro Khanna on Recognizing a Palestinian state
Ro Khanna
Representative from California and advocate for Palestinian statehood
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Israel’s Stranglehold on Gaza Medical Evacuations & Rep. Ro Khanna on Recognizing a Palestinian state
Leila Al-Aryan
Executive producer of the flagship documentary program on Al Jazeera English, Fault Lines
Al Jazeera English
Episode: Murdering the Witnesses: Israel’s Assassination Campaign Against Palestinian Journalists
Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Middle East editor at Drop Site News and journalist
Drop Site News
Episode: Murdering the Witnesses: Israel’s Assassination Campaign Against Palestinian Journalists

Hosts

Murtaza Hussain
Host of Drop Site News and a significant contributor to discussions on war, politics, and international affairs.
Ryan Grim
Co-host and journalist, known for critical analysis and reporting on political issues.
Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Co-Host and journalist focusing on Middle Eastern conflicts and humanitarian coverage.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 887 ratings
  • Essential commentary on world events

    I've learned a lot from listening to Jeremy Scahill

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MikeInBrixton
    a month ago
  • Exemplary journalism

    Drop Site News is the very best of journalism coming out of the US in 2025. I applaud their courage to cover stories that corporate media refuses to. My gratitude and endless appreciation go out to their entire international team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GuzArd129
    United Statesa month ago
  • Real journalism

    Top notch reporting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Niqbal_pa
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent journalism.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    a month ago
  • Migrated here from The Intercept. Exceptional work.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    dirt mcgirt
    2 months ago

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Some criticism exists regarding perceived biases in coverage, particularly from individuals favoring more mainstream narratives.
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Confronting the Siege on Gaza
Q: What are the steps you go through to get aid delivered into Gaza?
You need to register your organization, obtain approvals, and prepare detailed paperwork including packing lists and commercial invoices for customs.
Confronting the Siege on Gaza
Q: Can you talk a bit about the departure? Where did you leave from? Who's on the ship with you?
We left Barcelona and we had a large number of participants from various countries, representing over 44 delegations.
Israel’s Stranglehold on Gaza Medical Evacuations & Rep. Ro Khanna on Recognizing a Palestinian state
Q: What do you say to that criticism that the recognition of a Palestinian state is largely symbolic given the ongoing situation?
The recognition of a Palestinian state is not a bargaining chip but a necessary step forward that must emerge from the ongoing crisis.
Israel’s Stranglehold on Gaza Medical Evacuations & Rep. Ro Khanna on Recognizing a Palestinian state
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about this letter? What does it say and what's the response been that you've gotten?
The letter calls for the United States to officially recognize Palestine as a state and the national aspirations of the Palestinian people.
Iran, Israel, and the U.S.: Is Another War on the Horizon?
Q: What are Israel's actual goals in its conflict with Iran?
The nuclear issue is not the main driving force; Israel aims for U.S. military action against Iran to establish a favorable balance of power in the region.

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2. Steve Hsu
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