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Rethinking Palestine is a podcast from Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network, a transnational think tank that brings together Palestinians from across the globe to produce critical policy analysis and craft visions for a liberated, self-determined future. Host Yara Hawari engages with a range of Palestinian analysts to discuss recent developments and long-standing questions facing Palestinian... more

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Last October, the Trump administration announced a ceasefire deal in Gaza after two years of relentless carnage. Since the deal was announced, Israel has continued to occupy much of Gaza, and its forces have killed hundreds of Palestinian civilians. more

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Layth Malhis discusses the concept of "de-healthification" as the governing logic of health under settler colonialism: the systematic degradation, obstruction, and weaponization of the very conditions that make health of the Indigenous population pos... more

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We close 2025 with curated highlights from this year's most powerful conversations. From the complexities of Palestinian politics to global responses to Gaza's genocide, this episode captures the moments that defined the struggle for justice over the... more

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International law expert Shahd Hammouri examines the details and far-reaching ramifications of UN Security Council Resolution 2803, which endorses US President Donald Trump’s colonial plan for Gaza amid the ongoing genocide.

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Recent Guests

Yara Hawari
Co-director of Al-Shabaka, The Palestinian Policy Network
Al-Shabaka
Episode: The Ceasefire Scam in Gaza — with Jacobin Long Reads
Shahd Hammouri
Legal scholar and Al-Shabaka member
Al-Shabaka
Episode: Trump's Colonial UN Resolution for Gaza with Shahd Hammouri
Alys Samson Estape
Spokesperson for Rescop, which is the solidarity network against the occupation of Palestine in Barcelona.
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Episode: Spain and the Gaza Genocide with Alys Estape
Amira Hala
Research officer at the ELSC and lead author of a report on counter-terrorism measures against Palestine solidarity.
European Legal Support Center
Episode: Europe's Proscription of Palestine Solidarity with Amira Hala
Engy Sarhan
Researcher pursuing a master's degree in modern Middle Eastern studies at the University of Oxford
Episode: Global March to Gaza: Lessons from Egypt with Engy Sarhan
Safa Joudeh
Postdoctoral researcher at the Arab and Islamic Studies Institute at the University of Exeter
University of Exeter
Episode: US Private Contractors in Gaza with Safa Joudeh
Agnese Valenti
Senior Legal Officer at the European Legal Support Center
European Legal Support Center
Episode: Countering Attacks on the Palestine Movement in Europe with Agnese Valenti
Dr. Abdalrahman Kittana
Palestinian architect and researcher at Tampere University
Tampere University, Finland
Episode: Gaza Reconstruction Reality Check with Abed Kittana
Elham Fakhro
Research fellow at Exeter University's Center for Gulf Studies
Exeter University
Episode: Palestine in 2024: A Year of Israeli Impunity & Genocide

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Yara Hawari
Host of Rethinking Palestine

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 348 ratings
  • Incredible resource

    This is an invaluable source of insight into the situation in Israel/Palestine, from a Palestinian prospective. I hugely appreciate the effort and care that goes into this podcast. It also introduced me to the Al-Shabaka network in general, and I'm glad to know about their work.

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    5
    crreepyboy
    United States2 months ago
  • Rethinking Palestine is only released once a month or so, but super high quality when they come out.

    Podchaser
    5
    articolate
    6 months ago
  • For Those Who Enjoy Brainwashing

    This podcast feels more like an echo chamber than an insightful discussion. The same propaganda is repeated over and over, with little to no fresh perspectives or factual depth. If you’re looking for new insights or a balanced take, this isn’t the place to find them.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    podcastov
    Israela year ago
  • Incredible resource

    Rethinking Palestine, and the entire Al-Shabaka network, are a vital resource for anyone who wants to break out of the shameful Western media narratives and really engage critically with the insight and vision of Palestinian intellectual leadership around their people’s struggle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    all jeehbdnshwnsb
    United States2 years ago
  • Perpetuating victimhood and false information

    Propaganda. Misinformation. Perpetuating these false narratives is setting the Palestinian people back from self-determination and achievement of their independent statehood.

    This podcast is the new nakba. Don’t listen to this mind poison.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    drbizz
    Canada2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Centering Palestinian voices with credible experts and nuanced discussion.
Insightful, rigorous analysis of Palestinian politics and international law.
challengingly clear about complex issues, though some listeners may disagree with perspectives.

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#192
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#53
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#189
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#244
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Talking Points

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De-Healthification of Palestine with Layth Malhis
Q: What does this framework reveal about Palestinian health care that existing terminology doesn't capture?
It shows a long-term struggle against systematic targeting of healthcare rather than seeing this as a new phenomenon.
De-Healthification of Palestine with Layth Malhis
Q: Layth, how did you come to develop the concept of de-healthification?
I found in archives a retelling of Palestinian health that argued the occupation is the main perpetuator of Palestinian illness.
Trump's Colonial UN Resolution for Gaza with Shahd Hammouri
Q: Is there any way for this resolution to be reversed?
The resolution can only be reversed through another UN Security Council Resolution, though there may be other strategic legal avenues to pursue.
Trump's Colonial UN Resolution for Gaza with Shahd Hammouri
Q: What does the passing of this resolution say about international law and the UN as an institution?
It reveals a significant contradiction where international law is used to uphold the status quo, disregarding the principles of justice and self-determination for Palestinians.
Trump's Colonial UN Resolution for Gaza with Shahd Hammouri
Q: Shahd, could you give us an overview of the lead up to this resolution? How did it come about?
The resolution came about after two years of genocide in Gaza, as Israel's operations were repeatedly supported by the US and stalled progress towards a political solution.

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A thoughtful, issue-focused exploration of Palestinian politics, rights, and international dynamics, with emphasis on Gaza, reconstruction, humanitarian access, and European responses to the conflict. Episodes feature legal scholars, policymakers, researchers, and regional analysts who dissect international law, sovereignty, aid governance, and solidarity movements, often connecting ground realities to global power structures. The show is notable for centering Palestinian voices—from lawyers and architects to policy fellows and activists—and for probing how external actors shape governance, aid, and accountability. Listeners can expect rigorous analysis, diverse perspectives from within Palestinian civil society, and actionable insights for... more

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2. Shahd Hammouri
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