Let's Talk Palestine

Genocide is a heavy word that should never be used lightly. In this episode we explain what genocide actually means and how it applies to Gaza, and address popular misconceptions and talking points. Join us to understand why Palestinians, genocide scholars, and UN experts are insisting that this is indeed a genocide.

Building on our last episode, here we aim to delve deeper into the early contemporary history of Palestine between the late 19th century up until the Nakba in 1948. With Dr Pappé, a veteran Israeli scholar, we discuss life under colonialism, how lobbying shaped Western support of Israel up until today, as well as the escalation into the Nakba from British colonial rule. Join us!

The history of Israeli colonisation of Palestine is often described as too complicated to learn, and so when looking at events that occur in contemporary Palestine, everything lacks necessary context. In this episode of the Let's Talk Palestine Podcast, we try to give you a simplified description of key events that have occurred since the colonisation of Palestine began. Namely, we'll be taking yo...

Forced displacement, mass incarceration, guns for votes. The Israeli government is currently taking advantage of the fact that everyone's eyes and ears are fixed on the Gaza Strip by accelerating its own agenda in the West Bank to completely ethnically cleanse it. All of these details (+ more) are discussed in this episode so that we can shed light and expose the Zionist state for what it is; a ge...

With all the videos and images being circulated online of the current genocidal bombing campaign of Gaza, can you begin to imagine what life during these times? Shortly before the onset of the latest massacres of Gaza, we spoke to Yara Eid, an activist and war journalist from the Gaza Strip to ask precisely this on a humanitarian level. Additionally, we spoke about other issues such as desensitisa...

Since October 7th, when Hamas launched its Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, social media has been rife with misinformation and put forward many allegations against Hamas fighters. In part two of this Hamas special episode, we dive into these allegations as well as take the listener through some of the other problematic talking points Palestinians have to face regarding Hamas. Join us!

Hamas has been at the centre of all talking points regarding Palestine recently, specifically regarding its role as the main faction undertaking armed resistance against the Israeli occupation. In part one of this special episode of the Let's Talk Palestine Podcast, we attempt to guide the listener through the basics of Hamas, from its rise to prominence in Palestinian society, to the legitimacy o...

On Saturday October 7th 2023, the Palestinian resistance faction Hamas shocked the world with the commencing of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, the largest-scale Palestinian military operation in modern history whereby for the first time since the implementation of the illegal blockade, the Israeli borders were breached. In this podcast special, we break down how we got to this point, what exactly happen...

"Let's Talk Palestine," a truly thought-provoking podcast, aims to shed an illuminating light on the Palestinian occupation. Whether you're a newcomer to the subject or a seasoned advocate, join us on this electrifying platform for incisive dialogues and provocative insights. We're resolutely committed to pushing the boundaries and fostering a meaningful and respectful dialog...