
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 353 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with Bard College Professor Ziad Abu-Rish about the roots of Israel’s aggression against Lebanon. They discuss why Israel has been attacking Lebanon since 1948, why Hezbollah cont... more
In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP President Lara Friedman is joined by political analyst/commentator Daniel Levy, President of the U.S./Middle East Project (USMEP), for a far-ranging conversation about Europe's equities, concerns, and option... more
In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP President Lara Friedman speaks with Middle East policy journalist, analyst, and author Omar Rahman about the Iran War and its impacts in the region. Their conversation explores: Iran-U.S. diplomatic efforts ... more
In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor holds a quick conversation with FMEP President Lara Friedman in which they discuss the U.S.'s "blockade of a blockade" in the Strait of Hormuz and the lack of thinking that seems to charact... more
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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
Consistently strong, deeply informative, thought-provoking. At its best, truly exceptional.
Thank you for everything you do! This makes it so much easier to learn about current and past situations. I am eternally grateful to the work you put into this. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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The show consistently centers human rights, international law, and US–Middle East diplomacy through in-depth conversations with policy researchers, advocates, journalists, and practitioners. Episodes blend on-the-ground perspectives with legal, ethical, and strategic analysis of the Israeli occupation, Gaza, the West Bank, and Palestinian rights, often highlighting accountability mechanisms and humanitarian concerns. The format tends to feature thoughtful moderating questions, rigorous sourcing, and a clear stance that elevates marginalized voices and promotes accountability, making it a valuable resource for listeners who want context-rich, policy-relevant insights that challenge conventional narratives.
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Recent guests on Occupied Thoughts include:
1. Ziad Abu-Rish
2. Omar Rahman
3. Matt Duss
4. Oren Ziv
5. Amira Abdelhamid
6. Sawsan Zaher
7. Mara Kronenfeld
8. Annelle Sheline
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