Israel's Endless Wars

Israel's Endless Wars

Author: Arab Center Washington DC October 25, 2024 Duration: 47:27

Hanna Alshaikh, Yara M. Asi, Rami G. Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer discuss the annihilation of northern Gaza, Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yaha Sinwar, American media bias, and US policy on the war.


Produced by the Arab Center Washington DC, Five Questions offers a focused and structured approach to understanding complex current events, primarily centered on the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy. Each episode features an expert guest-a scholar, analyst, or practitioner-who is posed five precisely crafted questions on a single pressing topic. This format moves beyond surface-level headlines to dissect the historical context, political dynamics, and human impact of an issue, providing listeners with substantive clarity in a manageable timeframe. You’ll hear in-depth discussions that unpack the nuances behind the news, from regional conflicts and diplomatic relations to economic shifts and social movements. The conversation is driven by curiosity and a commitment to expert insight, aiming to build knowledge through deliberate inquiry. This podcast is for anyone seeking a deeper, more organized understanding of world affairs without jargon or unnecessary digression. The disciplined five-question structure ensures every conversation is direct, informative, and naturally progresses from foundational concepts to deeper implications, making intricate subjects more accessible. Tune in for a thoughtful analysis that prioritizes depth and perspective on the stories that shape our global landscape.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
The Middle East on the Precipice of Regional War [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:12
Hanna Alshaikh, Yara M. Asi, Rami G. Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer discuss the expansion of the Gaza war into a regional war, the Israeli assault on Lebanon, and the Iranian missile strike on Israel.
The Gaza war and US Elections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:50
Hanna Alshaikh, Yara Asi, Rami Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer discuss the war on Gaza, the escalating Israeli military campaign in the West Bank, anti-war campus protests, and the upcoming US Presidential Elections.
The West Bank in the Crosshairs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:57
Mariam Barghouti and Yousef Munayyer discuss the dangerous situation in the West Bank, as well as how Palestinians are experiencing an unprecedented rise in Israeli military and settler violence. Barghouti is a journalis…
A Year into Sudan's War [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:36
Reem Abbas and Yousef Munayyer discuss the civil war in Sudan, which started a year ago in April 2023 and has regional actors supporting different sides of the conflict. Abbas is the Mohamed Aboelgheit Fellow at the Tahr…
Walking out on President Biden [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:39
Dr. Thaer Ahmad and Yousef Munayyer discuss Israel's war on Gaza's health system and Dr. Ahmad's decision to walk out of a Ramadan dinner in the White House. Dr. Ahmad is an emergency medicine physician based in Chicago,…
An Insider's View on US Weapons Sales to Israel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:32
Josh Paul and Yousef Munayyer discuss US weapons sales to Israel during the war on Gaza. Paul is the former Director of Congressional and Public Affairs at the US Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affair…
The Healthcare System as a Target in Gaza [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:37
Yara M. Asi and Yousef Munayyer discuss how Israel has been targeting the healthcare system in Gaza in order to drive Palestinians out of their towns. Asi is a Non-resident Fellow at Arab Center Washington DC and Assista…
Yemen, Gaza, and Regional Turmoil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:53
Maysaa Shujaa al-Deen and Yousef Munayyer discuss the current situation in Yemen and the role of the Houthis in the regional unrest triggered by Israel's war on Gaza. Shujaa al-Deen is a senior researcher at the Sanaa Ce…
Teaching Palestinian Stories Through Film [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:50
Farah Nabulsi and Yousef Munayyer discuss her film The Present, which tells the story of a Palestinian father and daughter in the West Bank trying to buy a wedding anniversary gift but having to navigate the Israeli syst…
A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:14
Nathan Thrall and Yousef Munayyer discuss Thrall's new book detailing the experience of a Palestinian father searching for his missing son and how the system of Israeli apartheid complicates his efforts at every turn. Na…