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Occupied Thoughts

Occupied Thoughts by FMEP
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Israel
Palestine
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Genocide
Palestinian Rights
United States
Human Rights
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Zionism
Iran
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Palestinian Culture
Apartheid
UNRWA
Anti-Semitism
Human Rights Violations
Palestinians
Israel-Palestine
International Law

From the Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP), Occupied Thoughts amplifies the voices of FMEP grantees and partners, offers critical framing, and promote new ideas and new angles on the many issues connected to achieving justice, security, and peace for Palestinians and Israelis. FMEP works to defend and support Palestinian rights, end Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East ... more

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In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with B'Tselem Executive Director Yuli Novak about B'Tselem's newest report, "The Elimination Project," which "looks at the current reality not as a collection of isolated incidents o... more

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with poet & physician Fady Joudah about Fady's new book, Exhibit G, which was released today by Milkweed Press and named on the 2026 National Book Award's Long List for Poetry They d... more

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In this episode of FMEP's Occupied Thoughts podcast, FMEP President Lara Friedman speaks with historian and author Dr. Assal Rad about the media's role in the Gaza genocide, and about her newly-published book on this topic, "Don’t Say Palestine: How ... more

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In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with international lawyer Itay Epshtain about the recent decision by 12 countries, led by the UK and France and including Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Polan... more

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Recent Guests

Fady Joudah
Poet, translator, and physician
Poet/Writer
Episode: "The Condition of Being Palestinian in English" Fady Joudah on Exhibit G
Assal Rad
Historian of Middle East history, non-resident fellow at Arab Center Washington, DC and Dawn
Arab Center Washington, DC; Dawn
Episode: How the Media Manufactured Consent for Genocide
Itay Epshtain
Senior Humanitarian Law and Policy Consultant; Special Advisor on International Law and Humanitarian Principles to the Norwegian Refugee Council; Legal Advisor at the Center for Operational Analysis and Research
Norwegian Refugee Council; Center for Operational Analysis and Research
Episode: What Will Sanctions on Israel do?
Alex Kane
Senior Reporter, Jewish Currents
Jewish Currents
Episode: The Jewish vote in Michigan, Florida, and Beyond
Ben Lorber
Senior Research Analyst
Political Research Associates
Episode: Navigating Bad-faith Accusations of Antisemitism
Eli Clifton
Investigative journalist; co-founder of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft (senior advisor)
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Episode: How Powerful Is Israel’s Lobby?
Ian Lustick
Bess W. Heyman Chair Emeritus in Political Science, University of Pennsylvania; former State Department adviser on Israel-Palestine affairs
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: How Powerful Is Israel’s Lobby?
Peter Beinart
Fellow at FMEP and editor at large of Jewish Currents
FMEP, Jewish Currents
Episode: Supremacy over Democracy: The Shame of the American Jewish Establishment
Göran Rosenberg
Journalist and author of Israel, a Personal History
Author, Israel, a Personal History
Episode: Israel, a Personal History - a conversation with Swedish author, Göran Rosenberg

Hosts

Ahmed Moor
Host of Occupied Thoughts; affiliated with the Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP).
Peter Beinart
Host of the show; affiliated with FMEP and Jewish Currents.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 316 ratings
  • Well researched, great analysis

    Foundation for Middle East peace is an essential resource for incredibly valuable information. Love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueCollarJew
    United States6 months ago
  • quiet intelligence

    I discovered this podcast recently and it’s thoughtful approach to a terrible topic gives me hope for humanity. Ahmed Moor is such a empathetic but also tough interviewer— it’s really unusual in the world of political podcasts. Although the podcast focuses on Palestinian issues there’s a broadening of the lens to include the human experience in a way that I find quite profound. It’s hard to describe but I really appreciate it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oldsoccermom
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • A response to the episode on the killing of journalists in Gaza

    I appreciate Occupied Thoughts very much - thanks for all of your clear-sighted and brave work.

    In the latest episode on killings of journalists Peter and the interviewee differed on their analysis of rape during the October 7th Hamas attack. I appreciated the willingness to challenge even those who broadly share one’s same perspective and goals. I just wanted to share a take on this issue I heard Mouin Rabbinni provide at a Busboys and Poets talk last October; he said that many military campaig... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rober66
    United Statesa year ago
  • Consistently strong, deeply informative, thought-provoking. At its best, truly exceptional.

    Podchaser
    5
    articolate
    2 years ago

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A must-listen for anyone tracking Israel-Palestine policy and human rights.
Brings in diverse voices and expert analysis from academia and journalism.
Offers nuanced perspectives on a highly complex topic.
Insightful and well-researched with thoughtful questions.
Accessible yet rigorous, giving listeners deeper context.

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What Will Sanctions on Israel do?
Q: Is there any sign that Israeli banks or firms are already adjusting their behavior in response to looming measures?
As of the recording, there are no confirmed public reports of significant policy shifts, but counsel and internal analyses are likely underway, with potential moves to limit exposure to West Bank-related activities and to reassess banking relationships as measures develop.
What Will Sanctions on Israel do?
Q: What are the potential risks or downsides of broad sanctions, and how might they affect the Israeli economy and international finance?
Broad sanctions could disrupt global financial networks and have political repercussions, but the framing emphasizes proportionate and reversible measures to minimize harmful spillovers while still pressuring compliance; the interviews discuss the balance between effective pressure and avoiding punitive, destabilizing consequences.
What Will Sanctions on Israel do?
Q: How might these measures be implemented in practice, especially regarding goods, services, and banking?
Practically, states are looking at excluding settlement goods and services from markets, requiring provenance proofs for exports, potentially labeling or excluding such goods, and severing or restricting banking relationships that enable settlement finance, with differences across jurisdictions.
What Will Sanctions on Israel do?
Q: What exactly happened with the sanctions and what are they trying to achieve in light of the ICJ advisory opinion?
The sanctions are being framed as measures to end Israel's unlawful presence and to deny or restrict support to settlements, aligning with the ICJ conclusions that Israel's presence is unlawful and that third states should not aid or assist; the aim is to pressure Israel to withdraw and to push through legal, proportionate countermeasures that can be reversed if Israel complies.
How the Media Manufactured Consent for Genocide
Q: How have shifts in public opinion and independent media affected the discourse surrounding US support for Israel and Gaza?
Rad points to bipartisan questioning of US aid to Israel, the reframing of alliances, and the rise of independent media as signs of a shifting narrative, though official outlets often resist or minimize these changes.

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A hard-hitting, issue-driven program that centers Palestinian rights, Israeli occupation, and humanitarian accountability, often through investigative conversations, legal analysis, and firsthand perspectives from activists, journalists, and scholars. Episodes frequently tackle how media framing, policy decisions, and international law shape public understanding and real-world outcomes in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Notable strengths include a clear commitment to human rights, rigorous sourcing, and guests who offer on-the-ground insight or legal expertise, making it a potentially valuable resource for listeners seeking depth, context, and critical perspectives beyond mainstream coverage.

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Recent guests on Occupied Thoughts include:

1. Fady Joudah
2. Assal Rad
3. Itay Epshtain
4. Alex Kane
5. Ben Lorber
6. Eli Clifton
7. Ian Lustick
8. Peter Beinart

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