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The +972 Podcast

+972 Magazine
Israel
Gaza
Violence
Hamas
Ceasefire
Public Opinion Polling
Gaza Strip
Genocide
Conflict Journalism
Maryam Abu Dhaka
Two-State Solution
Palestinian Olive Harvest
Israeli Settler Violence
October 7th Attacks
Palestinian Statehood
Iran
Plus972 Magazine
B'tselem
Palestinian Citizens Of Israel
Syria

The +972 podcast is your direct line to the journalists, thinkers, and activists struggling for justice in Israel-Palestine.

+972 Magazine is the only English-language media outlet run by Palestinian and Israeli journalists, delivering fifteen years of fearless reporting and analysis between the river and the sea.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes42Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

In the occupied West Bank today, life looks completely different than it did just two years ago — with unprecedented levels of state-backed settler violence, arbitrary arrests, new road closures, and mounting economic pressure. But resistance, too, i... more

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Two years after October 7, Israeli public opinion remains shaped by fear, grief, and a siege mentality. But could the fragile ceasefire mark a turning point — or will Israel slip back into an “October 6 way of thinking,” ignoring the root causes of t... more

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How do Palestinians conceive of liberation and hope today, after decades of disillusion, and beyond the narrow language of statehood? In this bleak moment, what forms of governance, sovereignty, or resistance still feel possible?

Zayne Abudaka argue... more

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More journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023 than in any other conflict since the Committee to Protect Journalists began collecting data in 1992. According to the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, Israel’s onslaught has killed 250... more

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Recent Guests

Munther Amira
A veteran Palestinian activist and social worker known for organizing non-violent grassroots resistance against occupation.
Episode: What happened to the Palestinian popular struggle?
Dahlia Scheindlin
Public opinion researcher, political advisor, author, and founding member of Plus972 Magazine.
Haaretz
Episode: Reckoning or reverting? Israeli society after the ceasefire
Zayne Abudaka
Co-founder and senior fellow at the Institute for Social and Economic Progress
Institute for Social and Economic Progress
Episode: Rethinking Palestinian public opinion
Ruwaida Amer
A journalist and regular contributor to The Plus972 Magazine, formerly a science teacher.
Plus972 Magazine
Episode: The only eyes on the ground
Orly Noy
Political activist and editor at Local Call, head of board of B'Tselem, translator of Farsi poetry into Hebrew
B'Tselem
Episode: Israel's eternal war, from Gaza to Tehran

Host

Wosunib Sharat
Host of The Plus972 Podcast, Editor-in-chief of Plus972 Magazine

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • Good to have you back!

    Congrats on a strong return. A very interesting and compelling discussion. Regarding the discussion on genocide, I feel like there was an elephant in the room and that elephant is Hamas. Should we assign any responsibility to Hamas for this genocide?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShmuelbenA
    United States3 months ago
  • This is an excellent podcast for understanding what is going on in Palestine

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MikeInBrixton
    3 months ago
  • Excellent work

    If you’re racist or islamophobic you will hate this podcast but if you are a person with a heart and respect for human beings you will love this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    treemaria
    United States2 years ago
  • Well researched well presented.

    Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kremboi
    United States3 years ago
  • Racist Drivel

    Its telling all the other reviews focus on “Palestine”. This podcast lionizes suicide bombers, justifies murdering Holocaust Survivors, and writes a story on how great someone who raped a women in prison is while that story is coming out.

    The fanatical conspiracies about Apartheid in Israel while Arabs sit in the Knesset, and Jewish colonialism in places where Jews were before Arabs as we know them today even existed underscores the vile nature of this program. The Arab politicians they praise ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The Klorg
    United States3 years ago

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The podcast offers compelling discussions and is highly recommended for those interested in social justice and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Overall, many express gratitude for the podcast's focused approach on often overlooked narratives.
Some reviews criticize the content for perceived biases but highlight the important perspectives presented.
Listeners appreciate the depth of analysis and firsthand accounts shared by guests.

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What happened to the Palestinian popular struggle?
Q: How do you feel about the current situation in the West Bank during this ceasefire?
Munther expresses skepticism about a true ceasefire, stating that the oppression and violence continue despite the declaration of ceasefires in Gaza.
What happened to the Palestinian popular struggle?
Q: What do you think Mahmoud Darwish meant when he originally wrote that 'prisoners are the source of hope for the Palestinian people'?
Munther reflects on how the sentiment has changed, noting that now prisoners are living in despair due to harsh conditions in Israeli prisons.
What happened to the Palestinian popular struggle?
Q: Can you speak a little bit about your early experiences with popular resistance, and what drew you into the movement?
Munther discusses growing up in a refugee camp and the fear of living under occupation, leading him to join the resistance movement for a better life.
Reckoning or reverting? Israeli society after the ceasefire
Q: How do you see the future political map in Israel following the next elections?
The current government was formed at the end of December 2022, after the last elections were held in November 2022.
Reckoning or reverting? Israeli society after the ceasefire
Q: Do you think there is any space in Israeli public life to ask now, what have we done?
That's really one of the hardest questions, facing those of us who believe that societies need to take responsibility for when they have done things like war crimes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The +972 Podcast

What is The +972 Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the Israel-Palestine conflict, the content aims to bring forward the experiences and voices of those routinely overlooked, particularly in relation to the struggles for justice and human rights. Episodes cover a diverse array of subjects, including the perspectives of activists, journalists, and public opinion researchers, providing insight into both the Palestinian grassroots resistance and the complexities within Israeli society. Noteworthy themes include discussions around non-violent activism, public opinion polling during crises, and the harsh realities faced by those living in conflict regions. The unique structure as an English-language platform run by both Palestinian and Israeli journalists heightens the informative valu... more

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