Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal

Jewish Israeli activist Ronnie Barkan discusses why the Israeli weapons manufacturer, Elbit Systems, might be forced to abandon its UK factories due to protests. Jess & Jamal discuss Biden's "historic flight" from Jeddah to Tel Aviv. And why is the United States planning to build its new embassy in Jerusalem on stolen Palestinian land?

Jess & Jamal discuss the murder of Shireen Abu Akleh, as US has determined that gunfire from the Israeli military was "likely responsible" for the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in May, but "could not reach a definitive conclusion" on the origin of the bullet due to its condition. They also discuss President Biden's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in a break with his campaign pledge of making the kingdom a "pariah" as Biden struggles to combat record high U.S. gasoline prices.

Richard Silverstein discusses his recent article published in Tikun Olam, “Israel’s Paroxysm of Judeo-Hate--Vile chants of 70,000 Judeo-terrorists-in-the-making.” Jess & Jamal talk about AIPAC’s recent campaigns to unseat politicians critical of Israeli human rights violations.

Martin Konečhný, founder and director of the European Middle East Project (EuMEP), discusses why Israeli-aligned EU commissioners insist that funding to Palestinians be conditioned on revised content in their textbooks. Jess & Jamal discuss the endless mass killings in the United States and the influence of AIPAC & the NRA on American politics. They also talk about Israel's racist flag march in Jerusalem.

Jess & Jamal discuss the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli Occupation Force and the attack on her funeral procession in Jerusalem. Jess & Jamal also reflect on the Nakba, the forced expulsion of Palestinians 74 years ago. Digital Rights Defender, Mona Shtayan discusses her recent article in the Middle East Institute, "Nowhere to hide: The impact of Israel’s digital surveillance regime on the Palestinians," where she details Israel’s surveillance methods and how it uses Palestinians as test subjects to market its technology internationally.

Milena Ansari, International Advocacy Officer at Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association discusses Israel's policy of administrative detention, including torture and cruel treatment of Palestinian political prisoners. Jess & Jamal examine Putin's defiant speech at the annual Victory Day commemorations in Moscow that falsely depicted Russia's invasion of Ukraine as an extension of the struggle against Nazism in Europe.

Producer Suhad Babaa discusses her documentary “Boycott” which chronicles three every-day Americans challenging anti-BDS laws for their constitutionality in a nation-wide First Amendment battle. 233 bills targeting Palestinian advocacy have been introduced across the United States in recent years and 32 states have passed laws targeting the BDS movement. Learn more about the film and upcoming screenings: https://justvision.org/boycott Jess & Jamal shed light on the recent developments of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Shireen Tawil discusses her recent article “The ‘desert’ was already blooming: Palestine, Colonialism, and Global Climate Justice.” Shireen writes about Climate and Ecological Emergency and how Israel’s myth of environmental stewardship couldn’t be further from the truth. Jess & Jamal discuss the recent attacks by Israeli Settlers and military on Palestinians during the holy month of Ramadan and Easter Holidays. Link to article: https://rebellion.global/blog/2022/03/22/palestine-colonialism-global-climate-justice/

Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi discusses the history of resistance in the Palestinian town of Jenin, as the Israeli Occupation Forces have recently intensified its raids there, targeting the Jenin refugee camp. Jess and Jamal examine why Israel has been sheltering Russian Oligarchs, as they face global sanctions. Also, rabbis speak out against US Jewish funding of Israeli extremists.

Political analyst and lawyer Diana Buttu discusses Palestinian reaction to Israel hosting foreign ministers of four Arab nations at Kibbutz Sde Boker in the Naqab (Negev) desert. Jess & Jamal talk about the recent developments in Ukraine and reports of war crimes committed.