Palestine Remembered

Palestine Remembered speaks with the Swedish activist Benjamin Ladraa, who walked the 4,800-kilometres from Sweden's Gothenburg to Palestine to raise awareness of the Palestinian cause, as well as to mark the centenary of the Balfour Declaration.

Palestine Remembered are joined by Michael Shaik regular guest and solidarity activist to reflect on: the Eureka Rebellion and its similarities to the Palestinian people's campaigns; in the wake of IWD, the role of women in the Palestinian struggle; the Peace process and where it is heading.

Palestine Remembered commemorates the 24th anniversary of the Ibrahimi Mosque massacre, we discuss Lorde and the Zionist obfuscation techniques and diversions and finally we give a synopsis of a report by Dr Gideon Polya - Apartheid Israel’s Palestinian Genocide & Australia’s Aboriginal Genocide Compared

Palestine Remembered reviews the APAN Roger Waters event, Netanyahu’s corruption allegations, Israel’s BDS ban on the Quakers, we play an interview Robert did in Palestine in November with Bilal Afandi as well as get an update on Bilal and finally, Yousef shares with us Fares Salamee’s harrowing search for refuge after his flight from Syria.

Palestine Remembered discuss the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions Movement being nominated for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, a BDS win in the United States as well as the Extra-Judicial murder of Palestinians in Jenin and last up Yousef gives us details about his latest exciting project.

On today's episode of Palestine Remembered, the team reunite to discuss the third “International Day for Supporting the Rights of the Palestinian Citizens of Israel” and interview Noura a Palestinian citizen of Israel, living in Australia on her life growing up in Israel and the challenges a Palestinian faces living in “Democratic Israel”.

On today's episode of Palestine Remembered, first up, Nasser and Yousef discuss Mike Pence's (the US vice-president) visit to Israel, including his address to the Knesset. They will also look at the defunding of the UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) and its implications for Palestinians; and finally they will reflect on the Egyptian revolution, seven years on.

Welcome back to our listeners for the first Palestine Remembered programme for 2018. Last November, Robert Martin went to the home of Bassem Tamini and spoke to him about Nabi Saleh, the Ramallah village the Tamini family have long called home, a town that has for years been at the forefront of the resistance to the Israeli occupation of their land.

Whilst Palestine Remembered is on a short summer break from normal programming, they present some wonderful music for your listening enjoyment.

In the final programme for 2017, the Palestine Remembered hosts, Nasser, Robert and Yousef, discuss the major issues affecting Palestine during 2017. This will be the last programme for 2017, although Palestine Remembered will return to the 3CR airwaves in early 2018.

To comment on Trump's infamous declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, we spoke to Laila Odeh, a France 24 correspondent in Jerusalem and also with Ahmad Naguib, an Egyptian news analyst and political commentator."We are heading to a third intifada" Odeh said as she gave an inside reflection of events from Jerusalem.From Cairo, Naguib spoke about the importance of Jerusalem to Egypt and the Arab world, as he also shared his views on BDS and anti-normalization.

This week on Palestine Remembered, Robert Martin interviewed Israeli Professor Nurit Peled-Elhanan about propaganda, ideology and hate in Israeli school books and the curriculum. Also Nasser Mashni speaks with Gideon Levy, an Israeli author and journalist with the newspaper Haaretz.

Palestine Remembered talks to Dr Ahmad Jamil Azem, the director of the Palestinian and Arabic studies programme at Birzeit University in Palestine, about the American pressure on the Palestinians and the closure of the PLO delegation in Washington.

Palestine Remembered interviews Robert Martin about his recent visit to Palestine.

Palestine Remembered interviews Dr Ahmad Tibi a Member of Israel’s parliament the Knesset. The interview was recorded by Robert Martin during his travels to Palestine and was conducted along with an International Group of Solidarity activist.

Palestine Remembered discusses the Balfour Declaration, it origins and consequences for the Palestinian people.

Palestine Remembered speaks to Dr Ghassan Khatib from Birzeit University about the recent reconciliation agreement between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas

Palestine Remembered speak to Robert Martin who is on the ground in Palestine… his journey, thoughts and observations thus far.

Palestine Remembered speaks with Ms Susan Shalabi, Vice President of the Palestine Football Association and a member of the Executive Committee of the Asian Football Confederation about Palestine’s success in the recent Asian Cup qualifying rounds and of the challenges Palestinians face playing football. We also discuss the recent BDS victory against Elbit Systems Australia.

Michael Shaik - the person behind the flotillas idea to break the Gaza blockade.Michael Shaik is an Australian advocate for Palestine, and a regular commentator & writer on the Palestinian issue. Michael shared some highlights of his long journey in supporting the Palestinian struggle for freedom, and his views on current issues.

This week Palestine Remembered replays their thought provoking programme commemorating the 35th anniversary of the massacres of Sabra and Shatila.

Palestine Remembered talk to Dr Ahmad Jamil Azem, the director of the Palestinian and Arabic studies programme at Birzeit University in Palestine, about Israel’s diplomatic offensive into Africa, South America, India and China.

This week Palestine Remembered commemorates the 35th anniversary of the massacres of Sabra and Shatila.

This week Palestine Remembered breaks down the “Peace Process” and dispels the myth of Palestinian intransigence.

This week Palestine Remembered speaks to Laila Odeh, a Palestinian reporter in Jerusalem who works for France 24 in Palestine. She talks of the challenges reporters face in the “only democracy in the middle east”.

Robert Martin, co-host and now guest, unpacks his story of becoming one of the most vocal Australian voices in support of Palestine. He takes us through the journey of discovering the Palestinian narrative, and how the Israeli hostilities against Gaza in 2014 made him see the Palestinian struggle from a completely new perspective.

Palestine Remembered commemorates the 9th anniversary of the passing of esteemed Palestinian thinker, poet and thought leader, the icon of Palestinian art Mahmoud Darwish.We also review recent Labor party voting in state conferences with respect to the recognition of the State of Palestine by the next federal Labor government and discuss APAN’s recent Canberra Parliamentarian dinner (watch speeches here)We invite our listeners to join us at APAN’s annual fundraising dinner – details can be found here For comments or questions please call or text 0437 990 415

“Palestine Remembered speaks about the recent BDS conference in Sydney University and we interview some of the delegates.For comments or questions please call or text 0437 990 415”

Palestine Remembered speaks about Wednesday’s rally in solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle for Al Quds, we also discuss the broader struggle and what the Israeli’s are trying to do in Jerusalem. We also speak about the BDS conference. To list to the 3AW interview click on this link and to find out more about Baruch Goldstein click here.For comments or questions please call or text 0437 990 415

Palestine Remembered speaks with Dr. Amneh Badran, Head of Department of Political Science & Director of the Global Studies Institute at Al Quds University Palestine, about Jerusalem and what the term "Jewdaization" of Jerusalem means and we also speak about what is happening in the Al Aqsa Mosque and what life is like for a Palestinian in Jerusalem. We celebrate the 12th anniversary of the call from Palestinian Civil Society for a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign of Israel and the upcoming BDS conference (register here) in Sydney University. Read more about it from Prof Stuart Rees and you can read what “The Australian” newspaper thinks about this conference here. For comments and questions please call or text Palestine Remembered on 0437 990 415.

Palestine Remembered speaks with Dr Mai Alkaila, the Palestinian Ambassador to Italy and representative to the United Nations, FAO, IFAD and WFP. Alkaila was asked about Palestinian efforts towards seeking recognition as a State, the importance of the recent UNESCO resolution on Hebron and of the unsung women of Palestine and their phenomenal efforts and participation in both the Palestinian revolution and diplomacy. For comments and questions please call or text Palestine Remembered on 0437 990 415.

Palestine Remembered talk about Bob Carr’s speech last week and the move within the Labor party to recognise Palestine when next elected. Is Israel a democracy? And we introduce our listeners to Ami Popper… a really disgusting criminal Zionist.For comments and questions please call or text Palestine Remembered on 0437 990 415.

Palestine Remembered recaps Yousef's lecture on the de-Arabisation of Jerusalem and in particular the misnomer that West Jerusalem is somehow divorced of its Palestinian Christian and Muslim history. We also speak to the horror that is Gaza and end with a thanks to Archbishop Desmond Tutu.For comments and questions please call or text Palestine Remembered on 0437 990 415.

Palestine Remembered speaks about the US’s war with the UN over Palestine, the excellent lobbying efforts of AFOPA in South Australia in seeing that state's Parliament call for the Australian Government to recognise the State of Palestine and we also discuss the case of Nadim Nuwara murdered by an Israeli sniper whose conviction was downgraded from manslaughter to causing death by negligence… when this highly trained serviceman somehow mixed up a live round with a rubber coated bullet. A reminder that our listeners are invited to a free public lecture to be given by Yousef:Jerusalem – 50 years of the de-Arabisation of the Holy CityWednesday 28th of JuneMulticultural Hub Blue Room506 Elizabeth St Melbourne.Please reserve your free ticket here. For comments and questions please call or text Palestine Remembered on 0437 990 415.

Palestine Remembered host a special edition of the show as part of 3CR's yearly Radiothon. This is when the presenters ask their listeners to dig deep and help support 3CR, your radical Community Radio Station and allow us to broadcast for yet another year. Listen in to hear some of the amazing people who called in to pledge their hard earned cash to support 3CR radio and allow Palestine Remembered to continue in their work to bring you all the news and uncensored information about the struggles of Palestine and the Palestinian people. It's not too late to donate, you can call (03) 9419 8377 or go online at www.3cr.org.au or you can post your donation to PO Box 1277, Collingwood, Victoria, 3066.

Palestine Remembered commemorates the 50th anniversary of Naksa and the 1967 occupation of what remained of Palestine, the rise of Fundamentalist Religious Zionism as well as Amnesty International’s call to ban Israeli products produced in the Occupied Territories.Our listeners are invited to a free public lecture to be given by Yousef.Jerusalem – 50 years of the de-Arabisation of the Holy CityWednesday 28th of JuneMulticultural Hub Blue Room506 Elizabeth St Melbourne.Please reserve your free ticket here. For comments and questions please call or text Palestine Remembered on 0437 990 415.

Palestine Remembered speaks to Palestinian author, journalist and academic Dr Ramzy Baroud about his latest project “Palestine in Motion” as well as the end of the Hunger Strike and Trump's visit amongst other topics.For comments and questions please call or text Palestine Remembered on 0437 990 415.

Palestine Remembered continues the discussion of the ongoing prisoners' strike, now entering its 6th week. We answer a listener's questions on the Nakba and we discuss the human rights that Israel “guarantees” to Palestinians.For comments and questions please call or text Palestine Remembered on 0437 990 415

This week on Palestine Remembered we talk to Jafar Ramini, Ramini is a Palestinian writer, commentator and analyst on Middle Eastern affairs living in London. He was born in Jenin, educated in England and has worked in the Gulf and Saudi Arabia.We ask Jafar to reflect on memories of his childhood growing up in Jenin, Northern Palestine in 1948 as planes flew overhead. We also discuss the power of the Israeli lobby worldwide and the strength of the Palestinian people….

Palestine Remembered concludes our 2 week conversation on the 69th anniversary of Al-Nakba (the Catastrophe) where 800,000 indigenous Palestinians where ethnically cleansed from their homes and over 500 villages destroyed by Zionist terrorist forces.Nasser shares his personal story and a quick update on the ongoing prisoners' strike and the Nakba rally from Melbourne last night.For comments and questions please call or text Palestine Remembered on 0437 990 415

Palestine Remembered begins a 2 week conversation on the 69th anniversary of Al-Nakba (the Catastrophe) where 800,000 indigenous Palestinians where ethnically cleansed from their homes and over 500 villages destroyed by Zionist terrorist forces.Yousef shares his personal story and a quick update on the ongoing prisoners' strike and the Melbourne event held last week.For comments and questions please call or text Palestine Remembered on 0437 990 415

“Palestine Remembered speaks to the similarities and parallels between settler colonialism in Israel and Palestine and the dispossession of both indigenous peoples by European settlers. An update on Palestine Prisoners Day and the leadership of Marwan Barghouti in a mass prisoner hunger strike inside Israeli jails. For comments and questions please text Palestine Remembered on 0437 990 415”To read more on the similarities between Israeli and Australian settler colonialism please read this excellent article by Michael Brull.

Palestine Remembered commemorates Palestine Prison Day and the leadership of Marwan Barghouti in a mass prisoner hunger strike inside Israeli jails. A link to Marwan Barghouti's article in the New York times.See a list of the demands of the hunger strikers here.No one is to be charged with the murder of Bassem Abu Rahma due to a “stolen” file, more details here Also our listeners are invited to a Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian Prisoners.The 2-hour event will include a Screening of exclusive footage, presentation, poetry recitals, music performance and more.. On Sunday, 30th of AprilAt the Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South (Victoria Street entrance) At 3:00 pm (for 3:30 start) Please RSVP by SMS to 0437 990 415 by the 26th of April to reserve your seat

Palestine Remembered speak to the concerning decision within the Victorian State Liberal Party to support a move of the Australian Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. We remember the 69th anniversary of the barbaric massacre of Deir Yassin. Click here to see the “Wanted Poster” for the terrorist and later Prime Minster of Israeli Menachem Begin; Bassem Tamimi was due to visit Australia this weekend but his visa was revoked only hours before he boarded a plane and finally we speak to Robert about his trip to Washington… details of what he saw and heard here and here.

This weeks programme is a replay of the show from March 4, 2017 which featured an interview with Professor Emeritus Stuart Rees AM of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at Sydney University about his career in the fields of peace and justice as well as discussion about the (then) upcoming State Visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Australia.

Palestine Remembered discusses two new polls, one in Australia and one in Israel and the results couldn't be more divergent. We also discuss Land Day, the Palestinian annual commemoration of the loss of Palestinian lands, a call for an open ended hunger strike inside Israeli jails, as well as remembering a friend of Palestine, Ahmed Kathrada. We invite our listeners to SMS questions and comments to 0437 990 415.

Palestine Remembered continues the conversation on Israeli Apartheid and the resignation of Under Secretary Rima Khalef from ESCWA and we remember IRA and Sein Fein leader and stalwart Martin McGuiness.

Part 2… Palestine Remembered speaks to the reality of Israeli Apartheid in Palestine… join Yousef, Robert and Nasser as they have this very important discussion. To down load the UN report follow this link

Palestine Remembered speaks to the reality of Israeli Apartheid in Palestine… join Yousef, Robert and Nasser as they have this very important discussion.

“Palestine Remembered interviews Professor Emeritus Stuart Rees AM of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at Sydney University about his career in the fields of peace and justice and the upcoming State Visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Australia.”