Rethinking Palestine
Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network
Rethinking Palestine is a podcast from Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network, a transnational think tank that brings together Palestinians from across the globe to produce critical policy analysis and craft visions for a liberated, self-determined future. Host Yara Hawari engages with a range of Palestinian analysts to discuss recent developments and long-standing questions facing Palestinians worldwide.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 31min
Ireland's Solidarity with Palestine, with Brendan Browne
Brendan Browne joins host Yara Hawari to explore the historical solidarity between the Irish and Palestinian peoples, and discuss how the Irish government's policy towards Palestine fails to reflect grassroots demands against the Israeli genocide in Gaza.Support the show
Mar 26, 2024 • 29min
Israel's Disinformation Apparatus with Tariq Kenny-Shawa
Tariq Kenney-Shawa, Al-Shabaka’s US policy fellow, discusses Israel's disinformation tactics in the ongoing genocide, including dehumanizing narratives and targeting healthcare facilities. The podcast explores the adaptability of Zionist discourse, the role of social media in shaping narratives, and the need for media literacy to counter state-sponsored disinformation in Gaza.
Feb 27, 2024 • 23min
Settler Colonial Spillover in the West Bank with Fathi Nimer
Fathi Nimer, Al-Shabaka Palestine policy fellow, joins host Yara Hawari to discuss the acceleration of Israeli settler colonialism in the West Bank amidst the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Support the show
Jan 29, 2024 • 23min
The Arab World and Gaza Genocide with Elham Fakhro
Elham Fakhro joins host Yara Hawari to discuss the reactions of Arab peoples and their governments to the ongoing genocide in Gaza, placing them within the historical and contemporary context of Arab normalization with the Israeli regime.Support the show
Dec 26, 2023 • 30min
Palestine in 2023: Unfolding Nakba and Genocide
In this episode of Rethinking Palestine, host Yara Hawari highlights a selection of key excerpts from our discussions with previous guests throughout 2023. Together, they shed light on the Palestinian experience under settler colonialism as well as pushback and resistance by Palestinians and their allies.Support the show
Nov 30, 2023 • 24min
"From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free," with Maha Nassar
Maha Nassar joins host Yara Hawari to discuss the historical significance of this popular slogan, used by Palestinians and their allies as they protest the assault on Gaza and ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people.Support the show
Oct 30, 2023 • 31min
Countering Repression of Palestine Solidarity in the US & Europe
Layla Kattermann & Diala Shamas discuss repression of pro-Palestine solidarity in the US & Europe, including bans on protests, surveillance, legal threats. They highlight legal advocacy to counter repression, offer support amidst challenges, and provide legal resources for activists facing state repression.
Sep 25, 2023 • 21min
The Palestinian Authority's Revolving Door with Alaa Tartir
Alaa Tartir joins host Yara Hawari to discuss the revolving door/al-bab al-dawaar, a critical component of PA-Israeli security coordination. They situate the policy within the wider “collaboration paradigm" and examine its disruptive impact on Palestinian resistance and the liberation movement.Support the show
Aug 29, 2023 • 33min
Countless Palestinian Futures with Danah Abdulla & Sarona Abuaker
Danah Abdulla and Sarona Abuaker join host Yara Hawari to talk about their discussion-based game, “Countless Palestinian Futures.” They explain how the project seeks to challenge colonial temporal domination and stimulate imagination around Palestinian futures.Support the show
Jul 31, 2023 • 29min
Challenging the British Anti-Boycott Bill with Ben Jamal
Ben Jamal, director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, joins host Yara Hawari to discuss the UK’s anti-BDS bill targetting pro-Palestine activism. They discuss the broader repercussions of the proposed policy and ways in which the PSC and other rights groups are campaigning against the legislation.Support the show
