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Occupied Thoughts

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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 President Lara Friedman speaks with author and scholar Dr. Nathan J. Brown about his recent article, For Younger Palestinians, Crisis Has Become a Way of Life. -Dr. Brown's bio: carnegieendowment.org... more

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In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with University of Maryland Professor Dr. Shibley Telhami and FMEP President Lara Friedman. The three discuss the new US & Israeli war against Iran, the strategic changes in the Pers... more

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FMEP Non-resident Fellow Peter Beinart interviews researcher and journalist Dr. Sophia Goodfriend on the pernicious flow of repressive surveillance technology between the U.S. and Israel, which is now being seen deployed by Israel in Gaza and by ICE ... more

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In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with human rights attorney and writer Sari Bashi about her new memoir, Upside-Down Love: A Memoir in Two Voices, came out in English in January. Upside-Down Love tells the story of h... more

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Recent Guests

Sari Bashi
Author of Upside-Down Love and founder of Gisha, an Israeli non-profit focused on freedom of movement for Palestinians.
Gisha
Episode: Upside-Down Love, human rights work, and living in the West Bank: A conversation with Sari Bashi
Jaser Abu Mousa
Yale Peace Fellow from Gaza, specializing in development
Episode: Enduring devastation: "They redefined the human being in Gaza"
Jen Marlowe
Founder of Donkeysaddle Projects and a consulting producer for Just Vision, independent filmmaker, journalist, author, playwright, and human rights activist.
Donkeysaddle Projects
Episode: Severed: Looking at Disability Justice, Palestinian rights, and Gaza
Liz Allcock
Former Head of Humanitarian Protection and Medical Aid for Palestinians
Medical Aid for Palestinians
Episode: Destroying systems that sustain life: Israel's destruction of healthcare in Palestine
Yousef Munayyer
Head of the Palestine-Israel Program and senior fellow at the Arab Center in Washington.
Arab Center in Washington
Episode: Shifts in US Policy & Public Opinion, the Impact of BDS, and Assessing Coming Threats
Sarah Lee Whitson
Executive Director of Dawn and former Executive Director of Human Rights Watch's Middle East and North Africa Division
Dawn
Episode: From Apartheid to Democracy: A Blueprint for Peace in Israel-Palestine
Michael Omer-Man
Israel-Palestine Director at Dawn and former Editor-in-Chief of 972 Magazine
Dawn
Episode: From Apartheid to Democracy: A Blueprint for Peace in Israel-Palestine
Dr. Yousef Kamal AlKhouri
A Christian, Arab Palestinian theologian from Gaza and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
Bethlehem Bible College
Episode: Christians in Gaza, Ecclesiocide, and Kairos Palestine II
Tareq Baconi
Palestinian writer and scholar, author of Hamas Contained and Fire in Every Direction
Episode: Queerness and Liberation: A Discussion about 'Fire in Every Direction' with Tareq Baconi

Host

Ahmed Moor
Host and fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 304 ratings
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    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdoma month 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 States6 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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Listeners appreciate the nuanced and impactful discussions, often highlighting the depth of analysis and the diversity of voices featured in episodes.

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Forced Displacement & Ethnic Cleansing in the service of Jewish Supremacy
Q: What have been the legal processes for Bedouins in the Naqab Negev regarding their displacement?
Legal processes for Bedouins often result in challenges, as the court historically does not protect their land rights. Even in previous liberal phases, the Israeli judicial system has failed to provide adequate legal protection or recognition of the Bedouins' rights.
Upside-Down Love, human rights work, and living in the West Bank: A conversation with Sari Bashi
Q: How do you see the future developing in the next five years?
The situation will not improve soon, but there are changes in international support that could lead to positive transformation over time.
Upside-Down Love, human rights work, and living in the West Bank: A conversation with Sari Bashi
Q: Who is the book for?
The audience was both Israeli and Palestinian readers, aiming to bridge understanding between the two.
Enduring devastation: "They redefined the human being in Gaza"
Q: When did you start to hear about this attack that had been launched?
I knew it was Saturday, it was 6.30, and every place in Gaza was firing rockets towards Israel.
"We have talked enough about ourselves": a conversation with Benjamin Moser
Q: Can you describe your awakening again?
Moser reflects on how his understanding evolved over time as he confronted the reality of Zionism and its implications, leading to feelings of betrayal regarding the beliefs he once held.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Occupied Thoughts

What is Occupied Thoughts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on the complex and multifaceted issues surrounding Palestinian rights, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and broader socio-political dynamics within the region. Episodes feature in-depth discussions that examine themes such as American foreign policy, systemic oppression, international law, and the human rights challenges faced by Palestinians, particularly in the context of recent escalations and historic injustices. Notably, the discussions emphasize the intersections of identity, privilege, and activism, seeking to challenge dominant narratives and expand understanding of the ongoing plight of Palestinians. This podcast is characterized by its critical perspective towards Zionism and American exceptionalism, often pro... more

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Recent guests on Occupied Thoughts include:

1. Sari Bashi
2. Jaser Abu Mousa
3. Jen Marlowe
4. Liz Allcock
5. Yousef Munayyer
6. Sarah Lee Whitson
7. Michael Omer-Man
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