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Occupied Thoughts

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Gaza
Israel
Palestine
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Genocide
Palestinian Rights
Human Rights
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
United States
Zionism
Iran
Palestinian Culture
Anti-Semitism
Apartheid
UNRWA
Human Rights Violations
West Bank
Palestinians
Academic Freedom
Censorship

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 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

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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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Ziad Abu-Rish
Associate Professor of Human Rights and Middle Eastern Studies at Bard College; author of The State of Lebanon, Popular Politics and Institution Building in the Wake of Independence
Bard College
Episode: The Roots of Israel’s Aggression Against Lebanon
Omar Rahman
Middle East Policy journalist, analyst and author
Middle East Council on Global Affairs
Episode: Iran War - A regional tour d'horizon with Omar Rahman
Matt Duss
Executive Vice President at the Center for International Policy
Center for International Policy
Episode: Iran, the DNC, and Prospects for a Ceasefire: A conversation with Matt Duss
Oren Ziv
Photojournalist, Local Call/972, Activestills Collective
Local Call; 972; Activestills Photography Collective
Episode: Censorship, Repression, and Migration of Jewish Israelis
Amira Abdelhamid
Director of Research and Monitoring at the European Legal Support Center (ELSC)
European Legal Support Center
Episode: Challenging Anti-Palestinian Repression in the UK & Europe
Sawsan Zaher
Independent Palestinian human rights lawyer
Haifa-based lawyer; advisor to Palestinian organizations; former Adalah deputy director
Episode: Israel's Death Penalty law - the evolution of apartheid
Mara Kronenfeld
Executive Director of UNRWA USA
UNRWA USA
Episode: UNRWA's continued work on the ground
Annelle Sheline
Research fellow in the Middle East program at the Quincy Institute, expert on religious and political authority in the Middle East and North Africa
Quincy Institute
Episode: The Gulf Countries and the American Security Umbrella - What Comes Next?
Nour Odeh
Independent media professional and communications consultant; former Palestine government spokesperson
Independent
Episode: The escalating drive toward Greater Israel - a view from Ramallah

Host

Peter Beinart
Host of the show; Fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace; long-time commentator on US–Israel-Palestine issues.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 307 ratings
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    Excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdom3 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 States8 months ago
  • Consistently strong, deeply informative, thought-provoking. At its best, truly exceptional.

    Podchaser
    5
    articolate
    2 years ago
  • Easy and educational format

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mallllllllllllllllllllry
    United States2 years ago
  • Recommended

    Informed, nuanced, and valuable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    public4jbh
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Overall, reviews suggest the podcast is a trusted source for those seeking depth and context in Middle East policy discussions.
Listeners cite rigorous, brave analysis and willingness to challenge even aligned viewpoints.
Some listeners view the debates as one-sided or biased, highlighting the polarizing nature of the topic.
Audiences praise the accessible, educational format and breadth of expert perspectives.
Many describe the conversations as informed, nuanced, and essential for understanding Israel–Palestine dynamics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Israel's Death Penalty law - the evolution of apartheid
Q: What do you think the Supreme Court might do given the current evolution of the case?
There is a cautious hope that the Court might intervene, possibly cancel or revise the law, but it will depend on legal arguments and international pressure; past precedents show the Court can strike down or modify controversial laws, though the current momentum is challenging.
Israel's Death Penalty law - the evolution of apartheid
Q: Can you give me more resolution into that question? How does this affect Palestinians in Israel and the Palestinian territories?
The law confirms discriminatory practice, applying to Palestinians in the West Bank and Palestinian citizens of Israel, while not applying to Jewish settlers, and is part of a broader pattern of apartheid-like legal treatment that has persisted since 1967.
Iran, the DNC, and Prospects for a Ceasefire: A conversation with Matt Duss
Q: Has the United States won or lost this war, and did the Israelis push the United States into it?
The discussion argues that while Israel pressed for action, Washington bears significant responsibility through lobbying and policy choices; the war cannot be attributed to Israel alone, and criticizes the way US policy was steered by Netanyahu's influence and broader hawkish consensus in Washington.
The Gulf Countries and the American Security Umbrella - What Comes Next?
Q: So first, what is CENTCOM?
CENTCOM is the United States Central Command, overseeing military operations in the Middle East with a forward presence that has been integrated into regional defense planning; the guest notes the shift from Europe-oriented to Middle East-oriented command structures and discusses how this affects Gulf security dynamics.
What do West Bank Palestinian youth want?
Q: How do they view the international community and international law?
They view international law with cynicism, seeing selective application and perceived hypocrisy, especially around Israel; they feel abandoned when international responses fail to materialize into real improvements on the ground.

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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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Occupied Thoughts launched 7 years ago and published 353 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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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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