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The +972 Podcast

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

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

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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Israel spent 30 years depicting the Iranian regime as an existential threat, and now it is trying to eliminate it. But if the regime falls, which enemy will it choose next? Meron Rapoport joins us under Tel Aviv sirens to talk about the war's real go... more

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For more than half a century, Israel’s occupation of the West Bank was framed as temporary, even as realities on the ground told a different story. Now, legal experts say recent government measures have pushed Israel into de facto annexation. In the ... more

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Across the occupied West Bank, Palestinian communities are being expelled at an alarming pace. Violent settler attacks are increasingly routine—and often ignored by authorities and much of the Israeli media. For the past two decades, Oren Ziv has doc... more

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Recent Guests

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?
Yuval Abraham
Journalist and filmmaker based in Jerusalem, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land
972 Magazine
Episode: Uncovering the inner workings of an AI genocide
Muhammad Shehada
Political analyst and visiting fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations
European Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Israel emptied half of Gaza. What’s next?

Hosts

Wosunib Sharat
Editor-in-chief of Plus972 Magazine, host of The Plus972 Podcast.
Ghassan Bsharat
Editor-in-chief of Plus972 Magazine

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 210 ratings
  • Very good

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nofreespeechinaustralia
    Australia2 months ago
  • Love +972

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrc@kitkat
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Superb

    An indispensable podcast on oppression and resistance in Palestine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plissken117
    Australia5 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 States7 months ago
  • This is an excellent podcast for understanding what is going on in Palestine

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MikeInBrixton
    7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for providing nuanced and critical insights into the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Some feedback highlights a commitment to social justice, while others express concern over perceived bias in coverage.
Listeners value the quality of guests, demonstrating a broad spectrum of expertise that enriches discussions.
The show is often described as indispensable for those seeking truthful, on-the-ground analysis of socio-political issues in the region.

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#103
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#197
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#236
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#245
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Where is the PA as Israel annexes the West Bank?
Q: What can you say about the PA's reaction?
The PA's reaction is customary—condemnation and calls for non-cooperation—but practically it cannot stop or reverse these Israeli administrative changes, because most of the affected land is in Area C and the PA has limited enforcement power there.

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2. Meron Rapoport
3. Dalia Hatuqa
4. Oren Ziv
5. Aida Touma-Suleiman
6. Arab Barghouti
7. John Munayer
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