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Occupied Thoughts

Occupied Thoughts by FMEP
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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 Peter Beinart speaks with journalist and commentator Negar Mortazavi about the developments & dynamics around the now six-month old war in Iran. They discuss what the U.S. got wrong in its expectation... more

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In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with journalist Alex Kane (Jewish Currents) about the role that Palestine/Israel is playing in different elections around the country, the Jewish vote in Michigan and Florida, and ho... more

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In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with researcher Ben Lorber about the "bad-faith disinfo[rmation] attacks" against Hasan Piker and others, which cast critiques of Israel as antisemitism. Peter and Ben look at the... more

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In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with Eli Clifton and Ian Lustick, co-authors of the new book Israel’s Lobby: America in the Grip of a Foreign Power. They discuss the priorities and mechanisms used by what the ca... more

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Recent Guests

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
Hani Almadhoun
VP of Philanthropy at Unrwa USA, co-founder of Gaza Soup Kitchen
UNRWA USA / Gaza Soup Kitchen
Episode: Meeting Gaza's Needs for Food, Justice, & Accountability
Seth Ackerman
Editor, Jacobin Magazine
Jacobin Magazine
Episode: Reeling Israel In: A Conversation with Seth Ackerman
Abed Abou Shhadeh
Community organizer from Jaffa, former City Council representative of the Palestinian community in Jaffa, Tel Aviv (2018-2024), host of the Al-Midan Podcast at Arab 48
Al-Midan Podcast, Arab 48
Episode: On Building Power in the Palestine Movement
Anan Quzmar
Palestinian journalist rights researcher and human rights advocate
Self-employed/independent researcher (formerly Palestinian Journalist Syndicate)
Episode: The betrayal of Gaza’s journalists
Zo Brown
Founder of Databases for Palestine, archivist and software developer
Databases for Palestine
Episode: The betrayal of Gaza’s journalists

Hosts

Ahmed Moor
Host of Occupied Thoughts; affiliated with Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP).
Lara Friedman
Host of Occupied Thoughts; President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace.

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 States5 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 States5 months ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdom7 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

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    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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High-quality interviews with credible experts; educational and accessible.
Positive feedback on the range of expert guests and the depth of analysis.
A must-listen for those seeking critical perspectives on Middle East policy.
Thoughtful, well-researched, and essential for understanding the Israel-Palestine policy landscape.
Empathetic yet rigorous interviewer; offers nuance beyond partisan talking points.

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How Powerful Is Israel’s Lobby?
Q: How do the authors describe the lobby's impact on peace efforts with Israel and its Arab neighbors across different administrations?
Historically the lobby often deterred presidents from pursuing bold peace initiatives due to anticipated political punishment, with notable cases from Carter to Obama showing how domestic political considerations reshaped foreign policy trajectories.
How Powerful Is Israel’s Lobby?
Q: Ian, why did you feel there was a need for a new volume beyond the previous books on the Israel lobby?
The world changed in several key ways: the post-Cold War international order, Israel as a more assertive state complicating daylight between Washington and Jerusalem, and the rise of ultra-wealthy donors who could pull strings in domestic politics and threaten policy shifts, especially around peace efforts.
TrackAIPAC: A conversation with co-founders Cory Archibald and Casey Kennedy
Q: What impact do you hope to have by 2028?
They intend to make the Israel lobby money an electoral litmus test for 2028, publish thorough analyses of contenders, and influence voters by surfacing past votes and funding to guide decisions, aiming to shape the presidential race.
TrackAIPAC: A conversation with co-founders Cory Archibald and Casey Kennedy
Q: How is TrackAIPAC funded and is there any external underwriting?
TrackAIPAC has grown from grassroots fundraising and small-dollar donors, with the majority of funding coming from individuals rather than large donors; no evidence of underwriting by foreign entities, and they emphasize transparency via public records like the FEC.
TrackAIPAC: A conversation with co-founders Cory Archibald and Casey Kennedy
Q: What is the peace pledge and what commitments does it require?
The peace pledge asks incumbent members of Congress to stop approving weapons for Israel while war crimes continue, oppose censorship that limits BDS or infringes on First Amendment rights, and actively push to overturn Citizens United to remove money from politics.

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A thoughtful, policy-focused series that centers Middle East politics, U.S. foreign policy, and Palestinian-Israeli dynamics. Episodes often feature in-depth conversations with academics, researchers, journalists, and advocacy leaders, exploring topics like U.S.-Israel relations, Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, and the impact of regional normalization efforts. The show stands out for its data-driven context, historical framing, and willingness to interrogate official narratives, while prioritizing Palestinian rights and accountability. Listeners who want rigorous analysis, diverse expert perspectives, and practical implications for policy and advocacy will likely find this program compelling.

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1. Eli Clifton
2. Ian Lustick
3. Peter Beinart
4. Göran Rosenberg
5. Hani Almadhoun
6. Seth Ackerman
7. Abed Abou Shhadeh
8. Anan Quzmar

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