Five Questions

Yousef Munayyer and Abed Abou Shehadeh discuss Abed’s recent detention by Israeli forces, the unprecedented electoral gains of Palestinian citizens of Israel, and the future of their political representation, rights, and pursuit of freedom and equality.

Yousef Munayyer and Issa Amro examine the escalating crisis in #Hebron, where thousands have been displaced amid home demolitions, closures, and #Israeli settler attacks, and explore the wider political and human rights implications for #Palestinians.

Nur Arafeh and Mushtaq Khan explore the shifting global balance of power, the rise of a multipolar world, and the economic and geopolitical implications of AI. They also discuss industrial policy, regional dynamics in the Middle East, and the future of Palestine amid ongoing regional and global transformations.

Yousef Munayyer and Amira Nimerawi discuss the collapse of Gaza’s healthcare system, mounting obstacles to medical care in the West Bank, and the resilience of Palestinian health workers. They explore how Israel’s war on Gaza and restrictions in the West Bank are reshaping healthcare access and deepening humanitarian challenges for Palestinians.

Raja Khalidi and Nur Arafeh discuss key principles that should ground #Gaza’s reconstruction, the National Committee's role, and a financing model for reconstruction.

Yousef Munayyer and Rozina Ali discuss the role of Islamophobia in American society, 25 years after the attacks of September 11, 2001. 

Akbar Shahid Ahmed and Yousef Munayyer discuss Ahmed’s new book Crossing the Red Line , examining the Biden administration’s Gaza policy, internal dissent, political calculations, and the future of Democratic Party debates over Israel and Palestine.

Arab Barghouti and Yousef Munayyer discuss Marwan Barghouti’s imprisonment, his enduring influence in #Palestinian politics, the human impact on families of detainees, and the debate over leadership, justice, and the future of Palestine.

Khalil Shikaki and Khalil E. Jahshan discuss new polling on #Palestinian politics, declining Hamas support, election prospects, and public attitudes after the #Gaza war.

Sabri Jiryis and Khalil Jahshan discuss Jiryis’s lifelong research on Zionism, the roots and evolution of Zionist ideology, and the future of Israel and Palestine in a wide-ranging conversation.

Laura Rozen and Yousef Munayyer unpack the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and #Iran , examining key sticking points, regional tensions, and what lies ahead in the uncertain path toward a final agreement.

Matt Duss and Yousef Munayyer unpack the shifting landscape of American public opinion on #Israel and its implications for the future US engagement in the #MiddleEast.

Daniel Neep and Khalil E. Jahshan discuss Neep's new book, Syria: A Modern History. From Ottoman roots to civil war, he unpacks how history shapes #Syria's struggles today.

Yousef Munayyer and Omar Shakir discuss his decision to depart from Human Rights Watch, the contents of the report that the organization sought to withhold, and the broader challenges of conducting human rights documentation on #Palestine within a climate of repression and restricted expression.

Yousef Munayyer and Muhammad Mustafa explore rising crime in Palestinian towns inside #Israel, the government’s willful neglect, and the shifting domestic political landscape ahead of the Israeli elections.

Negar Mortazavi and Yousef Munayyer examine the latest unrest in Iran amid a deepening economic crisis, intensifying US sanctions, and rising threats of external military intervention.

Yara M. Asi, Muhammad Shehada, and Yousef Munayyer discuss the current situation in Gaza, the forthcoming “Phase 2” of the ceasefire, and the implications for Palestinians in the Strip as well as for the broader Middle East region.

Imad K. Harb and Khalil E. Jahshan examine the situation in #Lebanon, focusing on the challenges of disarming #Hezbollah and the ongoing #Israeli military campaign against the country.

Radwan Ziadeh and Yousef Munayyer discuss #Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa’s visit to the White House, exploring what Syrians hope to gain from the trip, and what both Damascus and the #Trump administration seek from the US–Syria relationship.

Experts examine how the war on #Gaza has reshaped global public opinion toward #Israel , and explore how these shifting perceptions influenced the New York mayoral race and other key state-level elections across the US in 2025.

Experts examine the #Trump administration’s proposed plan for #Gaza, assess the likelihood of a lasting #ceasefire, evaluate the current role of the US in the region, and explore whether efforts to normalize relations with #Israel might be revived. Speakers: Hanna Alshaikh, Yara M. Asi, Rami G. Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer

Yousef Munayyer chats with Sarah Leah Whitson and Michael Shaeffer Omer-Man about their new book, which offers a blueprint for a future in #Palestine and #Israel. The conversation covers the plan offered in their book, the process of coming up with it together, why they felt this intervention was so needed now, and what sort of conditions will be required to begin putting the plan into place.

Aaron Magid and Khalil E. Jahshan explore King Abdullah II's evolving relationship with the United States over the past 26 years, as well as Magid's new book, The Most American King.

Experts discuss escalating tensions as Israel launches attacks across the region, including a failed airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha and alleged drone attacks near Tunisian waters. Meanwhile, momentum for Palestinian statehood has accelerated, with Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia among the Western countries making historic recognition announcements. Speakers: Hanna Alshaikh, Ya...

Experts examine the announced plans of several countries to recognize #Palestine at the UNGA, Israel’s targeting of journalists at Nasser Hospital in #Gaza , and ongoing efforts by the Lebanese government to disarm resistance groups in the country. Speakers: Hanna Alshaikh, Yara Asi, Rami Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer