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This Is Palestine Produced by the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU), this biweekly podcast brings stories and perspectives from people on the ground in Palestine, along with insights from activists and experts.

 

Occupied Thoughts

Index - podcasts & webinars (2023-present) - Foundation for Middle East Peace

This podcast amplifies the voice of grantees Foundation for Middle East Peace grantees and funders, offers critical framing, and promotes new ideas and new angles on the many issues connected to achieving justice, security and peace, for Palestinians and Israelis.

FMEP works to support and defend Palestinian rights, end Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem, and ensure a just and secure future for Palestinians and Israelis. FMEP advances this goal through its goal through its grants program, public programming, and research www.fmep.org 

PeaceCast Peacecast — New Jewish Narrative
PeaceCast is a podcast produced in Washington, D.C. by New Jewish Narrative, exploring issues and trends relating to peace and security for Israel, focusing on Israel’s conflict with the Palestinians and efforts to resolve it.

If you care about Israel, about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, about Israel’s future as a democracy and a Jewish state, this podcast is for you. Episodes feature experts, activists, advocates, and scholars who are invested in Israeli-Palestinian peace.

Britain Palestine Project Podcast  Britain Palestine Project | Podcast on Spotify (couldn't find an independent link)Focused on achieving peace with justice and equal rights, this London-based podcast features discussions rooted in governance, human rights, and the path forward for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

Rethinking Palestine (Al-Shabaka Podcast) Rethinking Palestine | The Al-Shabaka Palestinian PodcastA Palestinian podcast series that brings together voices of Palestinian experts from around the world for insightful discussions on current events and global policy impacting the movement for liberation.

 

Episodes
 

Ezra Klein Opinion | When Is It Genocide? - The New York Times
 

New Yorker Radio Hour Aug. 15, 2025A Palestinian Journalist Escapes Death in Gaza - The New Yorker

 

 

 

The Electronic Intifada Podcast

The Electronic Intifada Podcast | The Electronic Intifada

 

An independent online news publication and educational resource focusing on Palestine, its people, politics, culture and place in the world.

 

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 'This Is Palestine' Podcast | IMEU

 

'This Is Palestine' is a podcast that highlights people, issues, and events around Palestine. We bring you stories from the ground in Palestine, and we speak with experts and activists to bring you unique perspectives and analysis about Palestine from across the world. This podcast is a project of the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU).

 

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PreOccupation: A-Not-So-Brief History of Palestine PreOccupationPod | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree

 

 

 

 

This podcast is a deep dive into the social, economic, and political history of Palestine. Through the narration of Palestine's history, the podcast hopes to address some of the most common misconceptions about Palestine and Palestinians.

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The Ezra Klein Show  The Ezra Klein Show - The New York Times

Real conversations. Ideas that matter. So many book recommendations. This podcasts does feature topics other than issues with Gaza 

 

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Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) Podcasts | Al Jazeera

 

This independent news agency is  headquartered in Qatar and funded in part by the government of Qatar. It  provides coverage of regional and international news, along with analysis, documentaries, and talk shows. 

This podcasts does feature topics other than issues with Gaza.

 

 

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Recommended Podcasts on Gaza, Palestine & the Conflict

This Is Palestine

Produced by the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU), this biweekly podcast brings stories and perspectives from people on the ground in Palestine, along with insights from activists and experts.Apple Podcasts+15Apple Podcasts+15Reddit+15

Occupied Thoughts

Hosted by the Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP), this podcast features voices of FMEP grantees and partners, offering critical framing and fresh insights on justice, peace, and the ongoing Israeli occupation.FeedSpot for Podcasters

PeaceCast

A production of New Jewish Narrative (formerly Americans for Peace Now), this podcast invites nuanced conversations with activists, scholars, and advocates working toward peace and mutual understanding in Israel and Palestine.The Washington Institute+7FeedSpot for Podcasters+7Apple Podcasts+7

Britain Palestine Project

Focused on achieving peace with justice and equal rights, this London-based podcast features discussions rooted in governance, human rights, and the path forward for Israelis and Palestinians alike.FeedSpot for Podcasters

Rethinking Palestine (Al-Shabaka Podcast)

Produced by the Palestinian think tank Al-Shabaka, this podcast brings together global Palestinian analysts to discuss current developments and policy visions for liberation and self-determination.Al-Shabaka+2FeedSpot for Podcasters+2

Unsettled

This podcast spotlights voices from Israel–Palestine—those on the ground and those working globally to shape its future. It emphasizes personal narratives and transformative dialogue.UNSETTLED Podcast

The Conflict (BBC)

A historical deep dive into the lead-up to the 1948 conflict: British Mandate violence, Israel’s declaration of independence, and the surrounding wars. Great for context on how past events shaped today's realities.Apple Podcasts

Decision Points – Season 5: The Gaza War and Its Aftermath

Hosted by David Makovsky of the Washington Institute, this season unpacks the Gaza war, U.S. foreign policy, and regional implications through expert interviews and in-depth analysis.The Washington Institute

Vox Podcasts: Today, Explained (plus The Weeds & The Gray Area)

While not solely focused on Palestine, these Vox titles have consistently covered key elements of the Israel–Hamas conflict—from historical background to media dynamics and misinformation.Apple Podcasts+7Vox+7Al-Shabaka+7

The New Yorker Radio Hour: “A Palestinian Journalist Escapes Death in Gaza”

This episode features Palestinian journalist Mohammed R. Mhawish’s firsthand account of surviving an Israeli strike in Gaza and his reflections on trauma and resilience.The New Yorker

Reuters World News Podcast: “Hamas’ Grip on Gaza”

A news-focused analysis of Hamas’s enduring control in Gaza post-ceasefire, and the implications for peace and the future of the region.reuters.com


Reddit Community Picks

From a podcast thread where listeners share recommendations:

“Chapo Trap House has an excellent interview with the Palestinian journalist Mohammad Alsaafin.”— and others mention
“The Martyr Made podcast & The Rest is History have some well‑made, fairly balanced episodes breaking down the conflict.”

 

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