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'This Is Palestine' is a podcast that highlights people, issues, and events around Palestine. We bring you stories from the ground in Palestine, and we speak with experts and activists to bring you unique perspectives and analysis about Palestine from across the world. This podcast is a project of the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU).

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What does Gaza’s healthcare system look like nine months after the ceasefire? According to Dr. Mohammad Abu Afash, the crisis is far from over. From destroyed hospitals and chronic medicine shortages to disease outbreaks in overcrowded displacement c... more

When footage of renowned Palestinian pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya appeared before Israel’s Supreme Court, many were shocked by how much he had changed. Shackled, visibly frail, and having lost nearly 40 kilograms in prison, he had already spent... more

Since 1967, Israel has built and expanded settlements across occupied Palestine, fragmenting Palestinian communities and reshaping the landscape. In this episode of This Is Palestine, Dr. Jad Ishaq, Director General of the Applied Research Institute ... more

In this episode of This Is Palestine, Diana Buttu speaks with midfielder Ahmed Al-Qaq about his journey from North Carolina to the Palestinian national team. Born and raised in the United States to Palestinian parents, Ahmed reflects on choosing to r... more

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Recent Guests

Naji Abbas
Director of the Prisoners and Detained Department at Physicians for Human Rights Israel
Physicians for Human Rights Israel
Episode: Israel v. A Pediatrician - The Case of Dr. Husam Abu Safiya
Jad Ishaq
Director of the Applied Research Institute, Jerusalem (ARIJ)
ARIJ
Episode: “I Can See My Land, But in the Eyes of the Israelis, I Do Not Exist”
Ahmed Al-Qaq
23-year-old midfielder on the Palestinian National Team
Palestinian National Football Team
Episode: Palestine at the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup: A Conversation with Player Ahmad Al-Qaq
Dr. Samah Jabr
Psychiatrist from Jerusalem
Psychiatry, Jerusalem (as described)
Episode: “Colonial Trauma”: Dr. Samah Jabr on the Psychological Toll of Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
George Michael Bahu
Palestinian whose family ran major bus companies; grew up in al-Baqa al Foqa and witnessed Nakba-era upheavals
Family business in Palestinian transportation
Episode: "And I too, Love Jerusalem “: Voices from Al Nakba
Husam Shaheen
Palestinian prisoner and activist
From Zawahir al-Sharqiyyeh, Southeast of Jerusalem
Episode: Inside Israeli Prison Walls: A Palestinian Prisoner’s Testimony
Qaddura Fares
Former political prisoner, head of the Palestinian Commission responsible for prisoner affairs
Palestinian Prisoner Affairs
Episode: The Law of the Noose: Israel’s Discriminatory Execution Bill Targeting Palestinians
Zena Tahhan
Palestinian journalist from Jerusalem
Jerusalem-based journalist
Episode: The Farthest Mosque and the Farthest Place to Reach: Israel’s Restrictions on Al-Aqsa
Kaouther Ben Hania
Director of The Voice of Hind Rajab
Director of Oscar-nominated film The Voice of Hind Rajab
Episode: The Voice of Hind Rajab - In Conversation with Director Kaouther Ben Hania

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Diana Buttu
Host of This Is Palestine with long-standing affiliation with the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU).

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 953 ratings
  • Best!

    This podcast is a veritable treasure trove of information, intensity and lore; a show that is so very human. My thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Inez33
    Canada2 months ago
  • Thank you

    I can’t listen to these episode without sobbing, God Bless you for bringing the story to the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mcomen
    United Statesa year ago
  • Necessary listening.

    Thank you, Diana. I greatly appreciate the stories you share.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sorex palustris
    Canadaa year ago
  • Beware

    In response to the other review here: “Anti Zionist” must not be conflated with antisemitic, this is a tool of fascism. Being pro human rights for ALL and anti apartheid is a virtue!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    birdbirdbirs
    United Statesa year ago
  • An exceptional podcast

    Every human being in the world needs to follow your podcast. It will open their minds their soul their heart. No one could listen to this and not be changed and to want to Free Palestine forever and to hold Isreal accountable for their actions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tenaj-88
    Canadaa year ago

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Strong on-the-ground interviews with personal histories and contextual analysis
Powerful advocacy that motivates action and awareness
Engaging storytelling that elevates Palestinian voices and experiences
Audience frequently praises the depth of interviews with filmmakers, journalists, and human-rights experts

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

“Colonial Trauma”: Dr. Samah Jabr on the Psychological Toll of Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
Q: How does Israel's genocide impact Palestinians, both mentally and physically?
Dr. Jabr explains that the impact is multi-layered, blending physical harm with deep psychological effects that traditional diagnoses struggle to capture; there is a pervasive sense of helplessness, fear, and existential threat that affects future narratives and community resilience.
Severed: Israel's Policy of Inflicting Disabilities in Gaza
Q: How do you hope that this film, how do you hope that Severed can bear witness to what's happening in Gaza?
Jen hopes the film will spark collective engagement and mobilize action, connecting the dots between Palestine and disability justice.
Severed: Israel's Policy of Inflicting Disabilities in Gaza
Q: What message do you want to share with the world? What do you think people don't know or understand about Gaza?
Mohammad emphasizes that trust in the occupation's claims of ceasefires is unfounded, as Palestinians continue to suffer daily, with supplies not reaching Gaza.
Severed: Israel's Policy of Inflicting Disabilities in Gaza
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about what you remember from that period? Because you were 12, you weren't an adult, you were a child. Are there things that you remember about that?
Mohammad recalls realizing he was about to be shot and being left bleeding on the ground for half an hour without medical assistance.
Why Did Human Rights Watch Block the Right of Return Report?
Q: What does it tell you, Omar, if anything, about where Human Rights Watch is going?
Shakir raises serious concerns about the organization's fidelity to its core work and the impact of leadership decisions on human rights advocacy.

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What is This Is Palestine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This long-running program centers Palestinian history, rights, and contemporary struggles through on-the-ground reporting, expert context, and personal narratives. Episodes frequently explore the Nakba, life under occupation, Gaza's humanitarian crisis, prisoners' rights, and the role of art, journalism, and archival work in shaping memory and accountability. Notable strengths include intimate guest conversations with families and activists, rigorous historical framing, and a consistent focus on human rights and international law. The show often features perspectives from journalists, filmmakers, lawyers, doctors, and researchers, offering both personal testimony and broader analysis that can help listeners understand complex political real... more

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1. Naji Abbas
2. Jad Ishaq
3. Ahmed Al-Qaq
4. Dr. Samah Jabr
5. George Michael Bahu
6. Husam Shaheen
7. Qaddura Fares
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