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Understanding Israel Palestine

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Israel
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Zionism
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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
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Israel-Palestine Conflict
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Iran
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Settler Colonialism

Understanding Israel/Palestine advocates for a fair and even-handed U.S. foreign policy that recognizes the rights of both Palestinians and Israelis. The program offers multiple perspectives through interviews with journalists, scholars, policy experts and activists to clarify the underlying issues that are often obscured by mainstream media.

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Jews, especially American Jews, have never been of one mind about Israel and the United States’ support for it. Eric Alterman, Distinguished Professor of English, Brooklyn College, CUNY, joins the show to discuss his 2022 book We Ar... more

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Sonya Meyerson-Knox spent 16 years in Beirut, Lebanon working as a journalist and for U.N. agencies. She discusses the new war in Lebanon that began after the United States and Israel attacked Iran February 28, 2026, describing the ... more

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Beyond the Walls: The Israel-Silicon Valley Nexus and the Penetration of U.S. Critical Infrastructure (with Mary Silva)

Episode Overview: While public discourse naturally gravitates toward the physical realities of the occupation a... more

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Palestinians have long faced difficulties accessing education, and these only intensified in the West Bank following Oct. 7, 2023. Aisha Al-Khatib, a principal in Nablus and a peace activist with Combatants for Peace, joined the sho... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Alterman
Distinguished Professor of English at Brooklyn College, author of We Are Not One
Brooklyn College (CUNY)
Episode: We Are Not One: A History of America’s Fight Over Israel
Sonya Meyerson-Knox
Communications Director for Jewish Voice for Peace; longtime Beirut journalist
Jewish Voice for Peace
Episode: Deja Vu: Israel Wages Another War on Lebanon
Mary Silva
Researcher, activist, and former congressional candidate
Washington State (1st congressional district)
Episode: The Israel-Silicon Valley Nexus and the Penetration of U.S. Critical Infrastructure (with Mary Silva)
Aisha Al-Khatib
Teacher, principal at Annapolis Elementary School (West Bank), peace activist with Combatants for Peace
Combatants for Peace
Episode: The Struggle to Educate in the West Bank
Ramzy Baroud
Palestinian journalist, historian, academic, editor of The Palestine Chronicle
The Palestine Chronicle
Episode: The War on Iran Is About Palestine
Annelle Sheline
research fellow in the Middle East program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Episode: War Escalates as Energy Prices Climb
Mai Shaheen
Palestinian therapist and activist specializing in nonviolent communication and trauma therapy
Satyam Homeland Peace Center; Combatants for Peace
Episode: Building Hope with Nonviolent Communication and Action
Lara Friedman
President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace
Foundation for Middle East Peace
Episode: Antisemitism Bills Proposed in Several State Legislatures
Aseel AlBajeh
Advocacy officer at the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy, legal researcher turned advocacy strategist.
Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy
Episode: Overcoming the Structures of Erasure and the Semantics of Genocidal Management with Aseel AlBajeh

Hosts

Margot Patterson
Producer associated with the episode lineup, often coordinating content and guests.
Jeremy Rothe-Kushel
Host coordinating interviews and guiding discussions with guests.
Eamon Hormseth
Co-host facilitating conversations and providing context.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Excellent

    A wonderful insight into learning about the Middle East

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Solok89
    United Statesa year ago
  • Christian Zionism

    Love the piece on Christian Zionism, hope more people are getting informed about the truth of what’s happening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cool ZooL
    United Statesa year ago
  • Smart Context

    This show is a must-listen for serious observers of the conflict in Palestine. The guests are selected from broad perspectives and get straight to the point, and the interviewer is thoughtful and experienced.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theworkzone
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Conversations with Voices Unheard

    Deep dive into understanding the politics associated with Israel and Palestine. Great insight from voices unheard studying and experiencing the current state of Palestine under military occupation. Let’s get into it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hannah WO
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent range of guests

    The hosts find people ignored by the mainstream media advocating for peace and justice. I particularly liked the episode on the fall of Assad and appreciate the guests’ commitment to human rights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    شو اكتب هون
    United Statesa year ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The War on Iran Is About Palestine
Q: What is the Palestine Chronicle and why is its perspective important for understanding Palestine?
The Palestine Chronicle is an independent media organization that centers reporting on Palestinian stories, aiming to present a Palestinian perspective free from corporate influence, and to communicate Palestine to the world honestly.
The Struggle to Educate in the West Bank
Q: What is the role of education in advancing peace in the current context?
Education is framed around non-violence and religious teachings that promote peace, with the Qur'an cited as a basis for peace, while external conflict and occupation pressures threaten learning and future opportunities.
The Struggle to Educate in the West Bank
Q: Can you tell us about your background and how you became involved with Combatants for Peace?
Aisha describes losing two brothers and choosing to fight for peace by joining a group that moved from armed conflict to peaceful advocacy, leading women in the peace-building effort, and integrating Israeli and Palestinian participants.
War Escalates as Energy Prices Climb
Q: Could you just give us a little background on the Hague Group and what their aims are?
The Hague Group consists of global south countries formed to uphold international law following the ICJ ruling on Palestinian self-determination; they convened in Bogota and at UNGA with growing participation, signaling urgency about accountability and legality in the face of US-Israeli actions.
Antisemitism Bills Proposed in Several State Legislatures
Q: Lara, could you walk us through what a person should know about the IHRA working definition? What does the IHRA purport to do? What groups support it and why?
The IHRA working definition began as a learning tool and a non-binding framework to understand how anti-Semitism can appear; its supporters argue it clarifies a murky term and helps protect Jewish students, while critics warn it is being used to suppress legitimate critique of Israel and Palestine and to chill free speech on campuses and in public discourse.

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What is Understanding Israel Palestine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on Israel-Palestine policy, humanitarian crises, and U.S. foreign policy, often featuring policy researchers, journalists, and advocates who critique mainstream narratives and push for perspectives that center Palestinian rights alongside Israeli security concerns. Episodes frequently probe the language used to describe the conflict, critique U.S. policy, and spotlight on-the-ground humanitarian realities, from Gaza to the West Bank, while examining the role of media, lobbying, and international law in shaping public understanding. A standout pattern is hosting rigorously sourced guests who bring historical context, rights-based analysis, and advocacy experience, making it a valuable resource for listeners who ... more

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1. Eric Alterman
2. Sonya Meyerson-Knox
3. Mary Silva
4. Aisha Al-Khatib
5. Ramzy Baroud
6. Annelle Sheline
7. Mai Shaheen
8. Lara Friedman

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