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Occupied Thoughts

Occupied Thoughts by FMEP
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Israel-Palestine Conflict
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Human Rights
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Zionism
Iran
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Palestinian Culture
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Human Rights Violations
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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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Note from FMEP: This conversation was recorded on November 4, 2026., the last day of Ahmed Moor's fellowship with FMEP, which began in 2025 and continued until 2026. This podcast represents Ahmed's final contribution to our Occupied Thoughts podcast ... more

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with Shaul Magid and Zev Mishell about their new book, Jewish Anti-Zionism: A Historical Anthology (Princeton University Press 2026). They discuss the definitions of Zionism and anti... more

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In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with Hebron resident & activist Issa Amro about what is happening now in the West Bank and specifically in Hebron, where Israel recently launched a major incursion that forced tho... more

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In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay of Rabbis for a Ceasefire and Oriel Eisner of the Center for Jewish Nonviolence. They talk about the activists who join with Palestinians in the West B... more

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Recent Guests

Shaul Magid
Professor of Modern Judaism in Residence at Harvard Divinity School and author
Harvard Divinity School
Episode: Jewish Anti-Zionism: A conversation with Shaul Magid and Zev Mishell
Zev Mishell
Writer, activist, and graduate student at Harvard University's Committee on the Study of Religion
Harvard University
Episode: Jewish Anti-Zionism: A conversation with Shaul Magid and Zev Mishell
Issa Amro
Palestinian human rights defender, engineer, and nonviolent activist from Hebron
Working for Peace and Justice in the Middle East
Episode: How Israel Used the Election as Cover to Attack Hebron
Sarah Brammer-Shlay
Dean of Religious Life and Chaplain at Grinnell College, and member of Rabbis for a Ceasefire
Rabbis for a Ceasefire
Episode: Solidarity Work in the Face of Settler Terror in the West Bank - updated
Oriel Eisner
Israeli-American activist and organizer with the Center for Jewish Nonviolence
Center for Jewish Nonviolence
Episode: Solidarity Work in the Face of Settler Terror in the West Bank - updated
Tareq Baconi
Palestinian writer and scholar
Author of Hamas Contained; What Now, On Palestinian Freedom and Our Global Future
Episode: The Palestinian Struggle: the tip of the spear to moving towards a more just and egalitarian world
Sami Abu Shehadeh
Palestinian citizen of Israel, Balad Party leader, former Knesset member
Balad Party
Episode: Barred from Knesset Elections: Sami Abu Shehadeh on the State of Israeli "Democracy"
Dalia Hatuqa
Multimedia journalist specializing in Israeli-Palestinian affairs and regional Middle East issues
Episode: Why Settler Violence is Out of Control
Mahmoud Mushtaha
Palestinian journalist and author of Surviving the Genocide in Gaza
Gaza-based journalist
Episode: Reviewing NAZA - a conversation with Mahmoud Mushtaha and Muhammad Shehada

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 States7 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 States7 months ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdom9 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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Jewish Anti-Zionism: A conversation with Shaul Magid and Zev Mishell
Q: What is Zionism? Who gets to define Zionism as well?
Magid describes Zionism as a modern Jewish movement of self-determination that historically contained competing cultural, political, spiritual, and theological visions. Mishell argues that Palestinians must have a central role in defining it because of its material effects on them.
Jewish Anti-Zionism: A conversation with Shaul Magid and Zev Mishell
Q: Who is this for? Why did you undertake this effort today?
Mishell says the anthology records diverse Jewish anti-Zionist traditions and addresses a gap in scholarship that treats Jewish dissent as new. Magid adds that contemporary debate has obscured a history of opposition that began alongside Zionism.
How Israel Used the Election as Cover to Attack Hebron
Q: Do you think it's still possible to remove all of that and create a Palestinian state in the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem?
Amro says a two-state solution is not practical on the ground because of settlement expansion and geographic fragmentation, but believes substantial pressure and accountability could make political solutions possible.
How Israel Used the Election as Cover to Attack Hebron
Q: What sanctions would you like to see, and how much confidence do you have that sanctions from the US or Europe could make a difference?
Amro argues that governments can make a difference by sanctioning settlement goods and the companies, banks, and other entities that support settlements, and by holding officials accountable under international law.
Solidarity Work in the Face of Settler Terror in the West Bank - updated
Q: What do you hope to accomplish as English speaking Jewish people in the West Bank? What is the goal here? So protective presence, practically, what can you achieve?
They say they join at Palestinian farmers' invitation to bear witness, provide practical help during the harvest and offer a degree of added safety, while describing the work increasingly as solidarity rather than protection.

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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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2. Zev Mishell
3. Issa Amro
4. Sarah Brammer-Shlay
5. Oriel Eisner
6. Tareq Baconi
7. Sami Abu Shehadeh
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