Palestine Remembered

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News and views regarding the Palestinian situation. Bringing listeners the untold side of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Episodes

  • Recordings from Palestinian Land Day rally at Sydney Town Hall and Palestinian Prisoner’s Day at Hyde Park, Sydney

    Vivien Langford brings us recordings from the Palestinian Land Day rally at Town Hall Square in Sydney, featuring speeches from Susan Higginson and Josh Lees, and from Palestinian Prisoners' Day at Hyde Park in Sydney, featuring a speech f…

  • Interview with American Friends Service Committee leader Joyce Ajlouny

    Jessica Morrison interviews Joyce Ajlouny, a Palestinian-American who leads the US Quaker organisation, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). Joyce discusses growing up in occupied Palestine, the relief support and advocacy work AFSC…

  • Tribute to Ahmad Kaabour

    Yousef presents music from Lebanese singer Ahmad Kaabour, who passed away three weeks ago. He shares the stories behind the songs and the meanings they hold in the struggle for Palestinian liberation. Songs:Ounadikom ErhalYa Nabd AldaffaJa…

  • Ceremony for the lowering of the Palestinian flag at Preston Town Hall

    On April 2, the Palestinian flag was lowered from the Preston Town Hall, as decided by Darebin City Council. A special ceremony took place, in which Yousef made a speech and played music to accompany the lowering of the flag. He presents a…

  • Constellations/Not Writers' Week with former director of Adelaide Writers' Week, Louise Adler, and Palestinian Australian author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah

    This week, we listen to an edited recording of a conversation between former director of Adelaide Writers' Week, Louise Adler, and Palestinian Australian author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah. The pair discuss Abdel-Fattah's latest novel, Disciplin…

  • The moral test of our time

    This week, Yousef explores Palestinian self-determination, the contradictions of Palestinian citizenship under occupation, the sociology term progressive except for Palestine (PEP), and how Palestine is the moral test of our time. Awedt Ai…

  • Voices from the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    Yousef presents recordings taken by journalist and pro-Palestinian activist Robert Martin during his 2017 visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territories.The audio features conversations with residents sharing their lived experiences: Baha,…

  • 'I Was There', 1994 Ibrahimi Mosque massacre

    Yousef introduces an English translation of a documentary titled 'I Was There', produced by Alaraby Television (التلفزيون العربي). The English translation was prepared by Yousef, together with co-presenters Nasser Mashni and Robert Martin.…

  • Voices Under Fire, interview with Alice Drury and Hannah Shomali

    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…

  • The history of Palestinian statehood, Part 4

    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…

  • The history of Palestinian statehood, Part 3

    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 H…

  • The history of Palestinian statehood, Part 2

    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 history of Palestinian statehood, Part 1

    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 t…

  • Nasser on Radio Islam: From Rothman to war crimes

    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 Isr…

  • Commentary on Day 680

    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…

  • Updates on local and international issues

    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 inte…

  • Legacy of musician Rohi al-Khammash and the evolution of Palestinian travel documents

    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 Pa…

  • Handala - symbol of dispossession and defiance

    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.…

  • The significance and symbolism of the Palestinian flag and the key

    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…

  • Conversation with Kia Zand, Iranian artist and photographer

    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 cha…

  • Your Voice for Palestine: Radiothon Special

    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…

  • Conversation with Sarah Wehbe, Palestinian student and writer

    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…

  • Commentary on Day 588: Nakba 77th anniversary and the BDS movement

    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…

  • Commentary and headlines; Interview with Fernanda Trecenti, Vote Palestine for Wills campaign

    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 con…

  • Commentary and headlines; Interview with James, Free Gaza Australia and Freedom Flotilla Coalition

    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 li…

  • Conversation with Dr Mohammed Mustafa, Palestinian-Australian emergency doctor, PANZMA

    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…

  • Commentary and headlines; Conversation with Peter Slezak, Jewish academic and Assoc. Professor of Philosophy UNSW

    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…

  • Commentary and updates on Day 539

    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 rac…

  • Remembering Rachel Corrie, pro-Palestinian nonviolence activist and diarist

    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, a…

  • Interview with Hiba, activist with Sawt Al Sudan and Unimelb for Palestine, on the genocide of Sudanese people

    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 Ra…

  • The resilience of Palestinian women, with guest hosts Mai Saif and Lina Breik

    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…

  • Interview with Héritier Lumumba, human rights advocate, on the exploitation of the Congolese People

    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 discus…

  • What happens beyond a ceasefire?

    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 importa…

  • Commentary and updates on Day 490

    Nasser provides commentary and updates on both local and international news, including Israel’s ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories, the Trump-Netanyahu plan to transform Gaza into “the Riviera of the Middle East”, the controvers…

  • Ceasefire. Now what?

    Nasser provides commentary on both local and international news, focusing on the ongoing genocide of Palestinians over the past 16 months under occupation. He discusses the release of prisoner hostages, recent ceasefire agreements, and the…

  • Reflections on the past year

    Nasser provides commentary on local and international news of the ongoing genocide of Palestinians, including the neo-Nazi demonstration at Parliament Steps, the closure of the Israeli Embassy in Ireland, the Justice Legislation Amendment…

  • Commentary and updates on Day 434

    Nasser provides commentary and updates on the ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and the violent escalation affecting surrounding areas in the SWANA region. He discusses the BDS movement, the moral cost of supporting genocide, and th…

  • News headlines; Interview with Mohamad Duar, Occupied Palestine Territories Spokesperson for Amnesty International

    Nasser provides commentary on key current events, including the rise in anti-Semitism, the recent attack on a Melbourne Jewish synagogue, ongoing censorship in institutions, and Australia's support for the UN resolution recognizing Palesti…

  • Interview with Samah Sabawi, author of 'Cactus Pear For My Beloved'

    Nasser speaks with Samah Sabawi, an academic, author, poet, and playwright, about her new book Cactus Pear For My Beloved: A Family Story from Gaza. They discuss her writing process, the role of oral testimony in her research, the special…

  • Day 406 - Commentary and updates

    Nasser and Robert provide commentary and updates on the situation in Gaza, the mainstream media's misinformed coverage of the genocide against Palestinians, and the state's gaslighting and oppressive systems. They also discuss Australia's…

  • Conversation with Maxi, Palestinian-Australian activist and educator

    Nasser speaks with Maxi, a Palestinian-Australian activist and educator, about her family's Nakba history, the censorship of genocide discussions in schools, decoloniality as a social practice, the rise of neoliberalism, and the significan…

  • Conversation with Azeez Nabulsi and Abdel-Rahman, Gaza Endurance

    Nasser speaks with Azeez Nabulsi, a young Palestinian-Bosnian, apprentice electrician, runner, and founder of Gaza Endurance and Abdel -Rahman, Executive Assistant, Islamic Council of Victoria. They speak about Azeez's upcoming run to Gadi…

  • UN Day of Peace Lecture

    On this week's episode, Nasser presents a speech he co-delivered alongside Louise Adler AM at the 13th annual UN International Day of Peace Brisbane Lecture.The St John’s Cathedral International Day of Peace event was co-hosted by the Unit…

  • Conversation on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla with Jan Bartlett and Robert Martin

    On this week's episode we present an extended interview between Jan Bartlett, presenter and producer of 3CR's Tuesday Hometime and longstanding pro-Palestinian activist and sometime Palestine Remembered co-host, Robert Martin. They speak a…

  • One year of genocide in Gaza

    On this week's episode, Nasser reflects upon and provides commentary on the genocide in Gaza, one year on, with more than 41,000 Palestinian lives claimed since Oct 7, 2023. Free Palestine rally, State Library Victoria, every Sunday from 1…

  • Conversation with Sarah Schwartz and Dr Max Kaiser, Jewish Council of Australia

    Nasser speaks with Sarah Schwartz, a human rights lawyer, Principal lawyer with Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, and lecturer at Melbourne University Law School, and Dr Max Kaiser, an expert on antisemitism and Australian Jewish history…

  • Conversation with Nour Salman, Palestinian activist and organiser

    Nasser speaks with Nour Salman, Palestinian activist, organiser, and subject-matter expert on SWANA geopolitics and history. They speak about Nour's Nakba story, changes in Free Palestine and resistive socio-political movements, the import…

  • Conversation with Tan Safi, Palestinian activist, documentary and filmmaker

    Nasser speaks with Tan Safi, a Palestinian activist, documentary and filmmaker, and volunteer media producer for the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition, about their work with the organisation. For more info and to donate, visit freedomflotill…

  • Conversation with Tasnim Sammak, Palestinian activist and community organiser

    Nasser has a conversation with Tasnim Sammak, a Palestinian activist, mother, community organiser, and PhD candidate at Monash University. They speak about her family's exile to Gaza and life in refugee camps, Tasnim's reflections on the F…

  • Conversation with Aran Mylvaganam, Tamil Refugee Council founder, trade unionist, and human rights activist

    Nasser has a conversation with Aran Mylvaganam, a former refugee, Tamil Refugee Council founder, trade unionist, and human rights activist. They speak about the discrimination against the Tamils in Sri Lanka, Aran's refugee story, his acti…