Palestine Remembered

Yousef speaks with Hannah Shomali, a Palestinian-Australian activist and songwriter, and Alice Drury from the Human Rights Law Centre, about their upcoming event, Voices Under Fire: Stories from Gaza, which aims to raise funds and support for people in Gaza. The event will feature readings of poetry and first-hand accounts from Palestinians who have been forced to flee, who have been killed, and t...

In part 4 of this series, Yousef continues exploring the history of Palestinian independence and statehood following the events of the Nakba. He discusses the establishment of the All-Palestine Government in 1948; the founding of the League of Arab States in 1945; the shift in regional geopolitics following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952 led by Gamal Abdel Nasser; the creation of the United Arab...

In part 3 of this series, Yousef continues sharing the history of Palestinian independence and statehood, beginning with the establishment of the British Mandate in 1920.He discusses the appointment of Herbert Samuel as the first British High Commissioner for Palestine and his early policies; the arrival of the Jewish Legion, which served under British command; and the Black and Tans, transferred...

In part 2 of this series, Yousef continues to trace the history of Palestinian statehood, beginning with the collapse of the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I.He explores the overlapping international agreements to divide Arab lands, the 1917 Balfour Declaration, the role of Prince Faisal and Ottoman commander Djemal Pasha, and the rise and fall of the short-lived Kingdom of Arab Syria (191...

In this first of a three-part series, Yousef takes us through the history of Palestinian efforts for independence, beginning in the 18th century with Zahir al-‘Umar al-Zaydani under the Ottoman Empire, and moving through to the 1920s and the era of British Mandate Palestine. Yousef also shares his experience translating the writings of Michel Sabbah, the first Palestinian Latin Patriarch of Jerusa...

Nasser presents an interview he did as a guest on Radio Islam in South Africa, where he speaks with Annisa Essack of The Insight program, on a range of current geopolitical and social issues. The discussion covers the recent banning of Israeli politician Simcha Rothman from Australia, the dynamics of two-way military trade, and the different classes of Palestinians living in Israel. Nasser also sp...

Nasser provides commentary on Day 680 of the ongoing genocide of Palestinians, discussing how to continue supporting and showing solidarity with the Palestinian people in the Occupied Lands and across the diaspora. Nasser then speaks about the withdrawal of several authors from the Bendigo Writers Festival in protest of its repressive Code of Conduct, the deliberate targeting and killing of Anas A...

Nasser speaks with Jiselle Hanna about her recent appointment as Victorian secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) and the vital role unions play in the Palestinian solidarity movement. Nasser then discusses local and international issues, including APAN's BDS superannuation campaign calling for divestment from companies profiting from the occupation of Palestine; the Australian...

Yousef speaks about Palestinian cultural icon Rohi al-Khammash, a celebrated figure in Palestinian and Iraqi music, whose work has shaped generations of musicians and listeners. Yousef also discusses the evolution of travel documents for Palestinians, from the era of British colonisation to the present day, and describes the impacts these documents have had on Palestinian identity, statelessness,...

Yousef continues discussing Palestinian symbols, and in this episode he talks about Handala - the fictional cartoon character created by the late cartoonist Naji Al-Ali that became a symbol of Palestinian dispossession, defiance, and hope. Handala first appeared in the Kuwaiti newspaper Al‑Seyassah on July 13, 1969.Yousef also explains the significance of naming the Freedom Flotilla ‘Handala’, whi...

Yousef discusses the symbolism, history, and significance of the Palestinian flag, from when it was adopted in 1916 during the Arab Revolt to when it was made the official flag of the proclaimed State of Palestine in exile in 1988.He then explores the significance of the key as a symbol of the right of return for Palestinians, and shares his own mother’s family’s story of statelessness and their r...

Nasser speaks with Kia Zand, an Iranian artist and photographer based in Naarm (Melbourne), whose creative practice weaves together the personal and political. As a queer asylum seeker, Kia shares his experience of fleeing Iran and the challenges of navigating identity. They discuss the recent missile strikes between Israel and Iran, the shifting geopolitical landscape, and look at Iran’s history...

In our Radiothon special, Nasser provides updates on current headlines, including the Madleen Freedom Flotilla, Israel’s attack on Iran, and the ongoing internet blackout in Gaza. Nasser also urges listeners to stay informed, speak out, and support independent media like 3CR - a station that has been platforming Palestinian voices and issues since the 1970s. To donate, head to 3cr.org.au/donate. J...

Nasser speaks with Sarah Wehbe, a Palestinian student and writer living in Naarm (Melbourne), currently pursuing an Honours degree in microbiology. They discuss Sarah’s Nakba story, her article 'Plant hatred in our hearts', her experience as a university student and the growing solidarity with Palestinian students, and the parallels between Palestinian liberation and other Indigenous and land just...

Nasser provides commentary on the history of the 1948 Nakba and current news headlines, including reports of Trump’s plan to relocate one million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya, and the recent release of a U.S-Israeli captive. Nasser then unpacks and debunks some of the most common myths surrounding the Nakba, looking at the mass displacement and dispossession of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab...

Nasser provides commentary on the latest news headlines, including: Gaza receiving no aid for 68 days due to Israeli blockade, activist Hash Tayeh facing court for allegedly using an insulting chant at a recent rally, former Eurovision contestants demanding Israel’s exclusion from the contest, and the 77th anniversary of the 1948 Nakba. Nasser then speaks with Fernanda Trecenti of Free Palestine M...

Nasser provides commentary on the latest news headlines, including: the People’s Pledge for Palestine; 61 days since aid was last allowed into the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel; the bushfires throughout historic 1948 Palestine and their links to ecocide; 130 days since Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya was taken hostage by Israel; and the controversy sparked by Kneecap’s pro-Palestinian statement at Coachella...

Nasser speaks with Dr Mohammed Mustafa, an English-Australian emergency doctor of Palestinian hertage who recently returned from volunteering at hospitals in Gaza with the Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association (PANZMA) on his second medical mission. Dr. Mohammed shares his experiences working as an emergency doctor during the ceasefire period—performing procedures in sub-optimal c...

Nasser provides commentary on the latest news headlines, including the ongoing genocide of Palestinians following the failure of ceasefire deals, and the trial use of an Australian-designed weapon by the Israeli military. Nasser then speaks with Peter Slezak, a Jewish academic, Assoc. Professor of Philosophy at UNSW, and occasional public commentator on science, philosophy, religion, and politics....

Nasser provides commentary on Australian politics, including the clash between Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash and Foreign Minister Penny Wong regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and discusses issues of anti-Palestinian racism and discrimination, as well as the Australian Human Rights Commission's (AHRC) definition of anti-Palestinian racism. Nasser gives updates and commentary on...

Nasser presents a commemoration of Rachel Corrie, an American nonviolence activist, diarist, and member of the pro-Palestinian International Solidarity Movement (ISM). Rachel was killed by an Israeli armoured bulldozer on March 16, 2003, at the age of 23, during the height of the Second Intifada. Nasser shares excerpts from Rachel's writings and audio recordings, where she spoke about nonviolent a...

Nasser speaks with Hiba, an activist and speaker with Sawt Al Sudan and Unimelb for Palestine, on her personal story, the "silent genocide" and displacement of Sudanese people, Sudan’s war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the effects of colonisation and exploitation, and the importance of mutual aid. For more info on the work of Sawt Al Sudan, head to @sa...

Guest hosts Mai Saif and Lina Breik present this week’s episode in recognition of International Women’s Day 2025.Mai is a Palestinian activist, an organiser with Free Palestine Melbourne, and member of the Palestinian Community Association for Victoria. Lina is a Palestinian-Australian dietitian working in critical care nutrition, founder of Tube Dietitian, and an advocate for the role of nutritio...

Nasser speaks with Héritier Lumumba, an Australian-Brazilian-Congolese former professional AFL player, known for his advocacy in human rights, focusing on racial equality, refugee rights, and supporting marginalised communities. They discuss the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Western imperialism and European colonisation, the exploitation under King Leopold and the abuse, m...

Nasser provides commentary and updates on both local and international news, including the rise of anti-Palestinian racism, the media’s misrepresentation of Israel’s genocide of Palestinians, Sky News' anti-Semitism summit, and the importance of Palestinian self-determination in the rebuilding of Gaza. For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne. Catch daily b...