Best Middle East Monitor Podcasts (2024)

1
Tracking Israel's lies: MEMO in Conversation with Jennine Khalik 1:10:43

21h ago1:10:43

1:10:43

Since Israel launched its genocidal bombing campaign in Gaza in October 2023, it has released numerous allegations to justify its actions and the killing of civilians, including that Hamas baked Israeli babies in ovens, or that it is operating from hospitals throughout the Strip. To date, most of its claims have been found to be unfounded, fabricat…

1
Fuelling Israel's Genocide: MEMO in Conversation with Lydia de Leeuw & Misa Norigami 32:43

8d ago32:43

32:43

Businesses that supply Israel with jet fuel are helping to maintain its bombing campaign in Gaza, but what are the legal implications to such support? In this week's MEMO in Conversation, we speak to the authors of a damning new report by the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO) that uncovers the extensive support provided by Is…

1
Palestine This Week: The Nuseirat camp massacre 47:46

9d ago47:46

47:46

Reports from Gaza appear to show the US's humanitarian pier was used to assist in the massacre of Palestinians Israel carried out on Saturday in order to release hostages held in Nuseirat camp. Is this a victory for Tel Aviv or just further proof that Washington has blood on its hands? Join this week's discussion. Up to 275 Palestinian civilians we…

1
Palestinian women's unique struggle against occupation: MEMO in Conversation with Amani Mustafa 53:55

15d ago53:55

53:55

The prolonged nature of Israel's occupation of Palestinian land has meant women have to make life altering decisions from a very early age, the country director for Women for Women International in Palestine tells MEMO, their struggle is unique but women have been instrumental in rebuilding and healing their communities. A rights organisation that …

1
Palestine This Week: Hamas, unbeatable? 36:46

16d ago36:46

36:46

Time and again since October 2023, Israel has declared areas of Gaza to have been cleared of Al-Qassam fighters, but the Palestinian resistance has reappeared and struck back. Many in Tel Aviv's military intelligence services have warned that destroying the resistance's capabilities is impossible and Israel cannot continue to seek such an outcome f…

1
Serbia and the Balkans through time: MEMO In Conversation with Dr Marko Attila Hoare 1:04:26

22d ago1:04:26

1:04:26

The history of Serbia remain poorly understood and is not discussed enough, but how did it transition from a narrative of being an oppressed people to perpetrator of a genocide? Join us as we discuss this and more with the author of 'Serbia: A Modern History'. In the 1990s, Yugoslavia broke down and a brutal war unfolded, culminating in a genocide …

1
Palestine This Week: Rafah is burning 55:09

23d ago55:09

55:09

Just days after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to halt its Rafah offensive, occupation forces targeted tents housing displaced Palestinians, killing at least 35, many of whom were trapped and left to burn to death. Scenes from the attack shook the world, with Israel's staunchest ally, Germany, condemning its actions. Following th…

1
2023, the year displaced people broke all records: MEMO in Conversation with Ivana Hajzmanova 30:04

29d ago30:04

30:04

Conflict and violence in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and occupied Palestine drove the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) around the world to 75.9 million at the end of 2023. This is a new record, according to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC). The body's global monitoring manager explains the driving force…

1
Palestine This Week: Netanyahu, Israel's most wanted man 44:51

30d ago44:51

44:51

Will the International Criminal Court's announcement that it seeks to issue arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials bring an end to Israel's bombing of Gaza? Watch Palestine This Week and join the discussion. In this week’s review, we dive into the death of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helic…

1
Interfaith coexistence in a time of war: MEMO in Conversation with Dr Amineh Hoti 34:17

1M ago34:17

34:17

Peoples, communities and faith groups are being utilised to kill one another, but while different communities can clash this is not the only possibility, we can learn a lot about religious and cultural harmony from the Islamic rule of Spain, the leading conflict mediation expert says. The world is riddled with conflict, warfare and discord between …

1
Palestine This Week: The resurgence of Hamas 39:18

1M ago39:18

39:18

Israel has announced that it has launched a renewed military offensive on the Jabaliya camp in the north of Gaza, an area it had 'cleared' of resistance fighters. Are Hamas fighters gaining strength? Tune in to the latest episode of MEMO’s weekly review show with host Nasim Ahmed and guest Mouin Rabbani. In this edition we delve into CNN's shocking…

1
Judaism vs Zionism: MEMO In Conversation with Hadar Cohen 1:04:00

1M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Though internationally Israel uses the Bible to justify its colonisation of Palestine, for many Jews it is within Jewish ethical traditions that the seeds of anti-Zionism can be found. Israel coats itself in Jewish identity and purports to speak on behalf of all Jewish people, while critics of Israeli policy or its treatment of Palestinians are oft…

1
Palestine This Week: All eyes on Rafah 50:39

1M ago50:39

50:39

As Israel begins its ground invasion of Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah, Palestine This Week looks at the timing of the offensive, which has been launched despite a framework for a ceasefire being on the table. Host Nasim Ahmed and guest Mouin Rabbani discuss the talks to agree a truce and what they mean for Palestinians on the ground and, as Isr…

1
Central Asia: the forgotten heart of Islamic civilisation? MEMO in Conversation with Iskandar Ding 1:12:11

2M ago1:12:11

1:12:11

Is Persian the bridge language of ancient Muslim societies? And are Central Asian countries seeing a revival of this ancient heritage? When we think of the great cities of Islamic history, we tend to think of Baghdad, Damascus, Cairo, Isfahan and Istanbul. But for much of history Samarkand, Herat, Kashgar and Bukhara, to name a few, were at the epi…

1
Palestine This Week: Committing national suicide to support a genocide 51:52

2M ago51:52

51:52

The US has pushed to end college protests calling for an end to the war on Gaza, while delaying plans to sanction Israeli soldiers who are accused of human rights violations against Palestinians. Is America undermining its own freedoms to support Israel's genocide? This episode of MEMO's review show dives into the crucial events that have shaped th…

1
Iran, Israel and US power: MEMO in Conversation with Trita Parsi 30:26

2M ago30:26

30:26

Has Iran's direct retaliatory strike on Israel been a major blow to Israel's deterrence capacity or a blow to Tehran on a world stage? MEMO speaks to leading experts on US-Iran relations Dr Trita Parsi. In this week’s MEMO in Conversation we speak to award winning author and expert on US-Iran relations, Dr Trita Parsi to discuss the latest escalati…

1
Palestine This Week: The bodies Israel didn't want you to see 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

The bodies of more than 280 Palestinians have been found in a mass grave in the grounds of Nasser Hospital in Gaza, most too decomposed to be identified. With proof of Israel's war crimes once again coming to light, will the US use its powers to protect the occupation state at the ICC? Watch this week's episode as host Nasim Ahmed discusses what me…

1
What happened to the Arab City? MEMO in Conversation with Nasser Rabbat 1:09:41

2M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

The Arab world of yesteryear had cities abuzz with sounds, schools, mosques and places to learn and improve. Now these cities have dropped in importance and become dirty and congested as Western ideas of metropolitan life took over, but is there a revival? Urbanisation is deeply rooted in Arab history. The city has been the epicentre of Arab ideals…

1
Palestine This Week: The Middle East on a precipice 43:15

2M ago43:15

43:15

How has Iran's retaliatory strike on Israel changed dynamics in the Middle East and has it done more to help Tel Aviv's standing on an international stage than show Tehran's military might? This week's episode looks at the implications of the manoeuvre and Jordan's defence of Israel. In this week's MEMO review show Nasim Ahmed and his regular guest…

1
Will the ICJ try Israel on charges of apartheid? MEMO in Conversation with Victor Kattan 31:38

2M ago31:38

31:38

Subhead: Will the UN reactivate the Special Committee Against Apartheid to end Israel's years-long abuse of Palestinians? And will the World Court try the occupation state and bring an end to its abuses? Join us as we discuss what measures are being taken on a world stage to tackle Israel's aggressions. In an unprecedented move, allegations of Isra…

1
Israel's AI war machine and the targeting of civilians 58:18

2M ago58:18

58:18

The use of the 'Lavender' system to identify alleged Hamas targets in Gaza has led to tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians being killed in air strikes. Is Israel's military technology fit for purpose? Or does accuracy not matter when its real intention is the ethnic cleansing of Gaza? Join Palestine this Week host Nasim Ahmed as he discusses …

1
Gaza's children are being starved to death: MEMO in Conversation with Alexandra Saieh 42:03

3M ago42:03

42:03

This Palestinian Children's Day Israel is blocking the entry of lifesaving humanitarian aid into Gaza and starving minors to death. Charities are unable to access aid that is waiting on the other side of the border and parts of Gaza remain completely off limits to them because of the occupation forces' siege. Thousands face death, scores may have a…

1
Feast like a Medieval Arab: MEMO in Conversation with Daniel Newman 1:02:45

3M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Ever wondered about the origins of some of your favourite Middle Eastern dishes? Many recipes date back to medieval times but have been tweaked and amended to create the modern take and flavours we now know. Join us as Daniel Newman takes us on a journey of food through the ages. During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, where believers abstain fro…

1
Israel’s ‘killing zones’ in Gaza 53:42

3M ago53:42

53:42

Tel Aviv's latest war strategy is the creation of areas in which any person present is considered a 'terrorist' and regarded a 'legitimate' target, including children, toddlers and women. Tune in to this week's episode of MEMO's weekly review with host Nasim Ahmed and guest Mouin Rabbani as they delve into the shocking revelation about Israel's 'ki…

1
In Israel, the US's foreign policy lies in ruins: MEMO in Conversation with Chas Freeman 1:02:42

3M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

America is Israel's closest ally today. Every US administration since the 1967 Arab-Israeli War has closely embraced Tel Aviv. Washington's political elite's support for Israel goes beyond strategic interest and is treated as a fundamental moral issue. US President Joe Biden's reaction to 7 October 2023 and the subsequent war on Gaza by Israel foll…

1
‘In peril’, Israel is fighting a losing battle 55:20

3M ago55:20

55:20

As Israel blocks UNRWA aid deliveries to northern Gaza, it is not only bombing Palestinians there, but also starving them to death. Are its policies in the enclave now, finally, bringing about a change in the international community's response to its crimes? There has been a lot of change in global politics with regards Gaza over the past week; the…

1
Ethnic cleansing, racism and building the nation state: MEMO in Conversation with Mahmood Mamdani 40:29

3M ago40:29

40:29

In this week’s conversation, renowned historian and political theorist Professor Mahmood Mamdani joins us to discuss racism and the genocidal nature of nation-state building projects, focusing on the ongoing atrocities in Gaza. Drawing upon his extensive research on colonialism, anti-colonialism, and decolonisation, Mamdani explains the deep-rooted…

1
Palestine This Week: Israel: a 'Pariah State' 1:01:41

3M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Palestine This Week raises critical questions about the future of liberal democracy in the Anglosphere as governments grapple with the growing groundswell of support for Palestine and the increasing perception of Israel as a pariah state In this week’s episode of MEMO's weekly review, host Nasim Ahmed and guest Mouin Rabbani delve into the growing …

1
The Arabs, The Crusades & the Mongols in the Near East: MEMO in Conversation with Dr Nicholas Morton 1:07:41

3M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

The 13th century saw the Middle East invaded and occupied by both the Crusaders and the Mongols, but both invaders quickly built their own political systems and transformed the Middle East. The 13th century ushered in a violent transformation of the Middle East. Crusader armies burst into the Levant and took large swaths of territory. Towards the e…

1
Palestine This Week: The cost of making the Middle East safe for Israel 53:12

3M ago53:12

53:12

Tune in to MEMO's weekly review, where host Nasim Ahmed and guest Mouin Rabbani delve into the most pressing issues unfolding in Gaza and the wider Middle East. In this must-listen episode, they tackle the escalating humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave, dissecting President Joe Biden's plan to build an emergency port and the tragic conseque…

1
The Israeli army, the end of an affair? MEMO in Conversation with Prof. Haim Bresheeth-Zabner 1:00:08

4M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

In this week’s MEMO conversation we speak to Professor Haim Bresheeth-Zabner, author of the acclaimed book An Army Like No Other, to discuss the outsized role of the military in Israeli nationhood. Professor Haim's research chronicles how the Israeli army has ascended beyond a military body to become the most revered institution in Israel - with pr…

1
Palestine This Week: Israel's flour massacre and political rifts 54:57

4M ago54:57

54:57

Join us for this week’s review of Palestine news as host Nasim Ahmed and guest Mouin Rabbani discuss the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza, where Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries have led to malnutrition and famine. Israel’s culpability in the recent ‘flour massacre’, in which 117 Palestinians were killed, is examined as the Biden ad…

1
Genocide, the law and speaking out: MEMO in conversation with Mohammad Fadel 28:27

4M ago28:27

28:27

Canadian Professor of Law Mohammad Fadel joins us for a conversation on the ongoing crisis in Gaza, including Israel's military operations and blockade. With Professor Fadel's legal expertise, we analyse the implications of the International Court of Justice case alleging Israeli genocide against Palestinians. We also address the campaign against a…

1
Saving Gazans under fire: MEMO in Conversation with Dr Amgad Elsherif 44:19

4M ago44:19

44:19

Israel's war on Gaza shows no sign of letting up with over 30,000 Palestinians dead and 70,000 wounded since 7 October 2023. With Israel seemingly preparing a full scale military operation in Rafah and reports the north of Gaza are heading for a famine, the humanitarian catastrophe in the besieged Strip is set to get worse. Hospitals and medics are…

1
Palestine This Week: Turning point? 'I will no longer be complicit in genocide' 1:02:58

4M ago1:02:58

1:02:58

Join us for this week's review of the major events on Palestine over the past seven days, from the self-immolation of a US soldier protesting against Israel’s genocide in Gaza, which conjures harrowing echoes of the protest by a Buddhist monk who turned the tide in Vietnam, to Israel's boycott of a series of hearings held at the International Court…

1
Israel, the Bible and the Joshua Generation: MEMO in Conversation with Rachel Havrelock 59:45

4M ago59:45

59:45

The Zionist movement and Israel's first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, sought to revive the biblical Book of Joshua and use it to give the state a new identity. Here Israel was Joshua and the Palestinians were the Canaanites, but who is Joshua and can better understanding of his story help dismantle Israel's narrative and its treatment of Palest…

1
US-Israel: 'Who’s the f***** superpower here?' [Palestine This Week] 49:16

4M ago49:16

49:16

In this week's review we take an in-depth look at the grim situation in Rafah, including Egypt's preparations for an influx of refugees if Israel launches an expected ground assault. We'll examine whether this constitutes the ethnic cleansing everyone feared after 7 October. We discuss the implications of prominent "Israeli moderates" rejecting a t…

1
Lebanon and the wounds of war: MEMO in Conversation with filmmaker Daniele Rugo 35:44

4M ago35:44

35:44

As The Soil and the Sea premiers in London this month, Rugo discusses the harrowing stories from the Lebanese Civil War which he unearthed in his new film and the generational impact of these life changing events. In this week’s MEMO in Conversation we speak to acclaimed filmmaker Daniele Rugo about his new documentary The Soil and the Sea, which p…

1
Christian conservatism in Lebanese politics: MEMO in Conversation with Chloe Kattar 1:02:50

4M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Lebanon's history of civil unrest means its political landscape is based on sectarianism, which have repeatedly caused its governments to collapse and pushed the country to the brink of civil war. But how does its conservative Christian movement mould society? And how does it differ from other prominent traditional groups that have a firm grasp on …

1
Palestine This Week: ‘US support for Israel is the greatest threat to regional stability’ 45:20

4M ago45:20

45:20

In this week’s review we discuss the controversial new bill in the US Congress seeking to punish South Africa for taking Israel to the International Court of Justice over genocide. We'll also provide the latest updates on the suspension of UNRWA and dig into Israel's dodgy dossier. Looking wider, we'll discuss the eye-opening poll finding 94 per ce…

1
The young Egyptians who brought down a president: MEMO in Conversation with Rusha Latif 56:23

4M ago56:23

56:23

It has been 13 years since Egyptians took to the street and changed their political landscape, but who was behind the protests that ousted President Hosni Mubarak? And what happened to the movement that forced him out? 11 February marks the 13th anniversary of the ousting of long-term Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak. A popular uprising, known as th…

1
Cutting support for UNRWA and starving Gaza: MEMO in Conversation with Dr Lex Takkenberg 39:35

4M ago39:35

39:35

UNRWA isn't only an aid agency, it is vital for advocating for the rights of Palestine refugees on a global stage, is that why Israel seeks to shut it down? Join this week's MEMO in Conversation as we discuss why UNRWA is being targeted. This week's special episode of MEMO in Conversation features an in-depth discussion with Dr Lex Takkenberg about…

1
Gaza and the end of Israeli invincibility: MEMO in Conversation with Daniel Levy 50:30

4M ago50:30

50:30

Israel's sense of invincibility and security were shattered on 7 October 2023 and now its atrocities are playing out in full view of the world, but has it lost its international legitimacy? On 6 October 2023, Israeli leaders were feeling confident of their international standing. Normalisation with the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan and talks in the …

1
Palestine This Week: Time for Israel to admit defeat? 54:17

4M ago54:17

54:17

Hello listeners! In this jam-packed episode of Palestine This Week, we'll be diving into the dire and deteriorating situation in Gaza as Israel's assault continues into its fifth month. With Israel under investigation at the ICJ for alleged breaches of the Genocide Convention, we’ll be asking why there’s been no restraint in its military operation …

1
Palestine This Week: Is suspending UNRWA funding following ICJ rulings collective punishment? 49:01

5M ago49:01

49:01

In this week's MEMO review with Mouin Rabbani we discuss the shocking decision by at least 13 states to suspend funding to UNRWA. What will the ramifications be? Is the suspension of aid a form of collective punishment following the decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) last week? While tensions spread across the Middle East, we also…

1
'Attacks on UNRWA are about squeezing the Palestinians': MEMO in Conversation with Chris Gunness 16:51

5M ago16:51

16:51

The United Nations Refugee and Work Agency (UNRWA) plays a critical role in the lives of millions of Palestinians. Setup in 1949 to support the 750,000 Palestinians expelled by Israel in the 1948 Nakba, the agency performs a number of functions from providing emergency aid and medical care, to running schools across the occupied Palestinian territo…

1
What does the ICJ ruling mean for Israel's supporters? MEMO in conversation with Kathryn Ravey 26:45

5M ago26:45

26:45

How does the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s ruling that Israel must prevent and punish the direct and public incitement to genocide and prevent a genocide taking place affect its manoeuvres in Gaza and will its main supporters and funders have to change tack? What does the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s almost unanimous voted to cal…

1
Are American Jews turning their backs on Israel? MEMO in Conversation with Simone Zimmerman 43:38

5M ago43:38

43:38

More and more young American Jews are disillussioned with Israel and believe in the protection of Palestinian lives in the occupied territories and have been at the forefront of protests calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. But what's made distance themselves from Tel Aviv? 'Israel is at the core of Jewish identity worldwide and its existence provides …

1
Palestine This Week: Israel's failing war aims and legal momentum against genocide 39:21

5M ago39:21

39:21

With the Al-Qassam Brigades re-asserting its dominance over northern Gaza, is Israel's withdrawal a sign that it is accepting that it can not eradicate the Palestinian resistance at a time when the occupation state's government is losing support domestically, or is something else at play? Nasim Ahmed and Mouin Rabbani discuss.…

1
History in Times of Genocide: MEMO in Conversation with Rashid Khalidi 1:06:35

5M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

In times of genocide what responsibility does a teacher and a historian have? Israel's onslaught on Gaza has left more than 23,000 Palestinian civilians dead, many more injured and shows no sign of slowing down. While pro-Israel supporters frame all Israeli actions through the prism of 7 October 2023, the latest Israeli invasion of Gaza was decades…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Middle East Monitor Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide