
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 147 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsHistoryPolitics | |||

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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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A wonderful insight into learning about the Middle East
Love the piece on Christian Zionism, hope more people are getting informed about the truth of what’s happening.
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.
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!
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.
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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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Recent guests on Understanding Israel Palestine include:
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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