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Occupied Thoughts

Occupied Thoughts by FMEP
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Israel
Palestine
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Genocide
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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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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 FMEP's Occupied Thoughts podcast, FMEP fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with Palestinian writer, scholar, and activist Tareq Baconi about his new book: What Now, On Palestine, Freedom and Our Global Future. The conversation examines Palest... more

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Barred from Knesset Elections: Sami Abu Shehadeh on the State of Israeli "Democracy" In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with Sami Abu Shehadeh, the leader of the Balad Party who was recently told by the Supreme Cou... more

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In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with journalist Dalia Hatuqa about what's really going on in the West Bank. They discuss the settlers who are moving into new areas of the West Bank, why the Palestinian Authority... more

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with journalist & researcher Mahmoud Mushtaha and researcher & writer Muhammad Shehada about the new Israeli documentary NAZA. All three are from Gaza; Mahmoud survived the genocide,... more

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Recent Guests

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
Muhammad Shehada
Visiting fellow with the European Council on Foreign Relations, MENA program
European Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Reviewing NAZA - a conversation with Mahmoud Mushtaha and Muhammad Shehada
Yuli Novak
Executive Director of B'Tselem
B'Tselem
Episode: "The Elimination Project:" Israel's Effort to Systematically Dismantle Palestinian Collective Life
Fady Joudah
Poet, translator, and physician
Poet/Writer
Episode: "The Condition of Being Palestinian in English" Fady Joudah on Exhibit G
Assal Rad
Historian of Middle East history, non-resident fellow at Arab Center Washington, DC and Dawn
Arab Center Washington, DC; Dawn
Episode: How the Media Manufactured Consent for Genocide
Itay Epshtain
Senior Humanitarian Law and Policy Consultant; Special Advisor on International Law and Humanitarian Principles to the Norwegian Refugee Council; Legal Advisor at the Center for Operational Analysis and Research
Norwegian Refugee Council; Center for Operational Analysis and Research
Episode: What Will Sanctions on Israel do?

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 States6 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

Listeners Say

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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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Talking Points

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Why Settler Violence is Out of Control
Q: Why is it that the PA and its security services are still playing this role of, as I understand it, kind of cooperating with the Israeli military?
Hatuqa says security coordination is built into the PA's institutional structure. After Hamas's 2007 takeover of Gaza, coordination also served the PA's interest in preventing political rivals from challenging Fatah's rule, while Israel sought to prevent attacks and dismantle armed groups.
Why Settler Violence is Out of Control
Q: What is different about this moment and the kind of settler violence we're seeing now than what we saw a year ago or five years ago or 10 years ago?
Hatuqa says attacks have become more organized and coordinated, are increasingly accompanied by Israeli forces, and now drive displacement while spreading into Areas A and B. She also describes outpost expansion and greater overlap between settler violence and military operations.
Reviewing NAZA - a conversation with Mahmoud Mushtaha and Muhammad Shehada
Q: Mahmoud, how did you relate to the perpetrators on screen, and what frame does that perspective bring to the discussion?
The discussion emphasizes confronting evil rather than excusing it, recognizing that some perpetrators rationalize their actions while others show outright lack of remorse, which is essential to understanding the psychology behind mass violence.
What Will Sanctions on Israel do?
Q: Is there any sign that Israeli banks or firms are already adjusting their behavior in response to looming measures?
As of the recording, there are no confirmed public reports of significant policy shifts, but counsel and internal analyses are likely underway, with potential moves to limit exposure to West Bank-related activities and to reassess banking relationships as measures develop.
What Will Sanctions on Israel do?
Q: What are the potential risks or downsides of broad sanctions, and how might they affect the Israeli economy and international finance?
Broad sanctions could disrupt global financial networks and have political repercussions, but the framing emphasizes proportionate and reversible measures to minimize harmful spillovers while still pressuring compliance; the interviews discuss the balance between effective pressure and avoiding punitive, destabilizing consequences.

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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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Recent guests on Occupied Thoughts include:

1. Tareq Baconi
2. Sami Abu Shehadeh
3. Dalia Hatuqa
4. Mahmoud Mushtaha
5. Muhammad Shehada
6. Yuli Novak
7. Fady Joudah
8. Assal Rad

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