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The +972 Podcast

+972 Magazine
Gaza
Israel
Hamas
West Bank
Violence
Trump Peace Plan
Gaza Strip
Palestinian Citizens Of Israel
Public Opinion Polling
Ceasefire
Marwan Barghouti
Organized Crime
Iran
Missing Persons In Gaza
Palestinian Communities
Israeli Military
Settler Violence
Genocide
Palestinian Christianity
Palestinian Prisoners

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.

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Latest Episodes

For generations, Jewish-Israeli children have been brought up in an education system where Palestinians rarely appear as Palestinians. Instead, they are "Arabs," “enemies,” and a "demographic threat" — or, in the words of scholar Nurit Peled-Elhanan,... more

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Jaffa was once a cosmopolitan port city deeply connected to the Arab world. Then, within a few years after 1948, it was transformed: most of its Palestinian population was expelled, its institutions seized and repurposed, and the few residents who re... more

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In April 2024, a sixteen-year-old boy named Hassan Al-Qatta rode his bicycle out of his neighborhood in Gaza and never came back. He is not confirmed dead. He is not confirmed alive. He has simply disappeared. Hassan is one of an estimated 9,000 to 1... more

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How has Israeli society become so deeply militarized, and what does that mean for how “security” is defined? Sahar Vardi, a veteran anti-militarist activist and researcher, traces how militarization shapes everyday life, drives policy, and exports ar... more

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Recent Guests

Abed Abou Shhadeh
Community organizer, researcher, and podcaster from Jaffa
Independent
Episode: Remembering the Nakba of urban Palestine
Mahmoud Mushtaha
Ghassan journalist and investigator
Palestine Reporting Lab; Wired; Raseef22
Episode: The disappeared of Gaza
Sahar Vardi
Israeli researcher, anti-militarist activist, co-founder of DimZee
DimZee
Episode: How Israel sells militarism at home and abroad
Meron Rapoport
Journalist, analyst and editor at Loco Call
Loco Call
Episode: Israel's Iran paradox
Dalia Hatuqa
Palestinian journalist from Ramallah, based in Amman
Episode: Where is the PA as Israel annexes the West Bank?
Oren Ziv
Journalist and photographer, co-founder of the Active Stills Photography Collective.
Local Call, Plus972 Magazine
Episode: Documenting the settler takeover of the West Bank
Aida Touma-Suleiman
Feminist political activist and former Palestinian Member of Knesset.
Democratic Front for Peace and Equality
Episode: 'Israel is using organized crime to control Palestinian citizens'
Arab Barghouti
Son of Marwan Barghouti and campaign leader for his release
Episode: Marwan Barghouti's long walk to Palestine's freedom
John Munayer
Theologian, lecturer, and co-editor of The Cross and the Olive Tree
Episode: Who's afraid of Palestinian Christianity?

Hosts

Wosunib Sharat
Host with ties to English-language regional reporting; editor/publisher roles have included leadership at Plus972 Magazine.
Ghassan Bsharat
Editor-in-chief / journalist associated with Plus972 Magazine, contributing to on-the-ground reporting.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 214 ratings
  • Very good

    The podcast is excellent but the topic is so difficult to bear the listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nofreespeechinaustralia
    Australia3 months ago
  • Love +972

    Always concise, illuminating and detailed. So grateful to have found you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrc@kitkat
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Superb

    An indispensable podcast on oppression and resistance in Palestine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plissken117
    Australia7 months ago
  • 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 States9 months ago
  • This is an excellent podcast for understanding what is going on in Palestine

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MikeInBrixton
    9 months ago

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Insightful and on-the-ground reporting that centers Palestinian perspectives.
Some listeners perceive a strong political stance; others praise its clarity and depth.
Consistently rigorous analysis with diverse guest voices.

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#219
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#74
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#191
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#219
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#230
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#239
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The disappeared of Gaza
Q: What can you tell us about Hassan Al-Qatta and how his disappearance fits into the broader pattern you've documented?
Hassan's disappearance is emblematic of a much larger pattern where thousands of Gazans are missing or unaccounted for, with families scavenging through hospitals and rubble for any clue; his case helps illustrate the human cost and the procedural barriers that prevent clear determinations of life status for missing people.
How Israel sells militarism at home and abroad
Q: What are the implications of arms markets for civilian life and democracy?
The host and guest discuss how arms exports and training shape policing, borders, and civil liberties abroad and at home, often at the expense of welfare and social services, creating a cycle where security and profit reinforce each other.
How Israel sells militarism at home and abroad
Q: How is militarization being measured and understood as a social phenomenon in Israel?
The guest explains that militarization is visible in culture, education, the economy, and the regular presence of weapons, with many indicators like conscription, street signs, and everyday normalization showing how deeply embedded it is.
Israel's Iran paradox
Q: Why might Netanyahu want to keep the conflict at a high level rather than resolving it quickly?
Because sustaining a state of pressure allows him to consolidate political power, shape regional alliances, and manage domestic support by presenting a strong security posture without taking irreversible steps that could jeopardize long-term objectives.
Israel's Iran paradox
Q: What does Israel want from this escalation?
The discussion suggests a mix of political gain for Netanyahu, leverage in regional realignments, and the aim to manage the Palestinian issue by framing Iran as the central enemy, while maintaining strategic flexibility in Gaza and the West Bank.

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This show centers on in-depth reporting and thoughtful analysis from journalists, activists, and scholars focused on Israel-Palestine. Episodes emphasize on-the-ground storytelling from Gaza and the West Bank, critique of government and military policies, and the human impact of conflict. Noteworthy is the consistent blend of investigative journalism with perspectives from Palestinian and Israeli voices, including voices from advocacy and civil society, offering rigorous context for listeners navigating complex regional dynamics. The format often features first-hand reporting, discussions of rights, justice, and accountability, and a commitment to independent media that highlights underrepresented viewpoints. Potential listeners who want nu... more

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2. Mahmoud Mushtaha
3. Sahar Vardi
4. Meron Rapoport
5. Dalia Hatuqa
6. Oren Ziv
7. Aida Touma-Suleiman
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