Palestine Debrief

Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East
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"Palestine Debrief" is a podcast that discusses all things related to Palestine: the stories, people, issues and events. A discussion with experts, politicians, artists and activists to provide a distinctive approach about Palestine as it intersects with the political landscape here in Canada and beyond. This podcast is a production of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME, www.cjpme.org). 

  1. OCT 10

    Divestment and Dismissal w/ Paul Fauteux

    A conversation with Paul Fauteux, a lawyer and advocate specializing in International Law. Paul is also a former diplomat and has served as Director General in several federal departments, including Environment Canada and Indigenous and Northern Affairs.  Paul shares a bizarre and rather troubling story about an incident that he experienced recently. His position as a sport mediator was not renewed citing “lack of impartiality” for sending two open letters to the CDPQ, urging them to divest from Israel.  Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok. Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at info@cjpme.org.  Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME. Send us a text

    32 min

  2. APR 8

    Ink of Resistence - Interlink vs Censorship w/ Hannah Mouchabek

    Interlink Publishing is a fiercely independent, Palestinian-owned press—the only one of its kind in the U.S.—that’s been amplifying Palestinian and Arab voices since 1987. Known for bold, uncompromising titles—including bestsellers and frequently banned books—Interlink has remained steadfast in its mission, even as Genocide Bad draws coordinated smear campaigns and censorship attempts. Joining us today to talk about Palestinian storytelling in a publishing world that’s heavily gated and increasingly hostile to Palestinian perspectives is Hannah Mouchabeck—author, activist, and one of the siblings leading Interlink Publishing. Follow Hannah Mouchabek on Insta, X, and Facebook.  Order GENOCIDE BAD here. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok. Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at info@cjpme.org.  Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME. Send us a text Send us a text

    34 min

  3. MAR 27

    The Vote Palestine Campaign w/ Yara Shoufani

    Joining me today is Yara Shoufani from PYM to talk about the Vote Palestine initiative and platform.  The Canadian federal election has officially been announced last Sunday, marking a crucial moment for voters who care about justice and human rights. This election carries particular significance in light of Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza and Canada’s lack of a clear and principled stance since its outbreak. From delaying its call for a ceasefire to suspending funding to UNRWA based on unproven allegations, Canada’s actions have repeatedly failed Palestinians. Additionally, while the government claims to have halted arms exports to Israel, it continues to indirectly supply weapons through U.S. loopholes. With this in mind, Palestinian organizers in Canada have mobilized to ensure that Palestine is a key election issue. Follow Vote Palestine on X, Insta and Facebook. Follow Yara Shouani on X. Add your voice. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok. Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at info@cjpme.org.  Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME. Send us a text Send us a text

    43 min

  4. MAR 21

    The Global Push to Stop F-35 Transfers to Israel w/ Kelsey Gallagher

    As Israel resumes its bombardment of Gaza following the collapse of the ceasefire and initial attacks relying solely on air strikes, this makes it all the more urgent to understand how the F-35s is actively used to commit these crimes. My guest today is Kelsey Gallagher from Project Ploughshares, a think tank that specialises in conflict zones and human rights abuses as well as broader canadian export patrol policy and transparency on arms transfers. We talk about the latest global campaign with more than 230 organizations urging F-35 partners to stop arming Israel. Follow Kelsey Gallagher on X.  Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok. Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at info@cjpme.org.  Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME. Send us a text Send us a text

    35 min

  5. FEB 28

    Boycotting Made Easy w/ Adil Abutalha Founder of Boycat App

    With the movement to boycott Israel gaining significant momentum since the start of the Genocide in Gaza, and many major brands facing the heat over their complicity in the occupation, Boycat App is a very powerful and simple tool that is making it easier for consumers to buy consciously and ethically. My guest today is Adil Abutalha, the founder of the Boycat App, the official app partners for the BDS movement.  Follow Adil Abutalha on X. Download Boycat App on Google Play Store and the App Store.  Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok. Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at info@cjpme.org.  Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME. Send us a text

    34 min

  6. FEB 11

    The Rise of Anti Palestinian Racism in Canada amidst the Genocide w/ Dania Majid

    To help us understand APR, its definitions, implication, importance of connection to the Nakba and how it evolved after Oct 7 I am joined by lawyer Dania Majid, co-founder and president of the Arab Canadian Lawyers Association, best known for defining APR in her 2022 publication Anti-Palestinian Racism: Naming, Framing, and Manifestations. She is also the artistic director of the Toronto Palestinian Film Festival. Despite an unprecedented spike in Anti-Palestinian Racism (APR) in Canada since the start of the genocide in Gaza on October 7 (details discussed in the Anti-Palestinian Racism in Canada 2023 Annual Report), APR has faced significant push back from the Canadian government. Nearly every mainstream media outlet has played a role in perpetuating APR, whether through biased coverage of Palestine-Israel, widespread anti-Palestinian rhetoric among commentators, or the framing of Palestinian rights advocacy as anti-Semitic. Understanding APR its real world consequences include job loss of voicing support of Palestinians, the justification of violence against Palestinians and their allies, and police using disproportionate force against peaceful protestors.  Follow Arab Canadian Lawyers Association on X. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok. Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at info@cjpme.org.  Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME. Send us a text

    44 min

  7. JAN 28

    The Lawsuit Challenging Canada’s Role in the Genocide w/ Emilio Dabed

    In this episode we speak with Emilio Dabed, the founding member of Legal Centre for Palestine, a lawyer specialised in international law and constituational matter. We talk about the legal proceedings in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against the Attorney General of Canada for Canada’s failure to act to prevent genocide and in violation of its legal obligations under the Genocide Convention of 1948 as well as the plaintiff’s rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom.  The Plaintiffs seek a declaration that Canada has a duty to take all measures wihtin its power to prevent genocide, and that Canada has violated that duty. They also seek a declaration that Canada’s acts and omissions have villated the plaintiff’s Charter rights to security of the person and to equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimitation.  Follow Legal Centre for Palestine on X and Instagram. You can support their work by donating here.  Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok. Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at info@cjpme.org.  Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME. Send us a text Send us a text

    39 min

  8. 2024-12-17

    How Zionism Perpetuates Antisemitism w/ Dr. Ariella Aïsha Azoulay

    In this episode of Palestine Debrief, I speak with Dr. Ariella Aïsha Azoulay, a renowned scholar, filmmaker, and author whose work focuses on the intersections of colonialism, photography, and historical narratives. Ariella was born in Israel but rejects the Israeli identity, where she identfies as a Muslim Jew. The refers to Israel as The Zionist Settler colony during the episode. The importance of this conversation with Dr. Ariella is important to understand the historical and ideological underpinnings of how colonialism profoundly reshaped Jewish communities in North Africa and the Arab world, and integrating them into a Western construct. Ariella sheds light on how colonialism split people into groups that don't make sense, creating divisions that erased shared histories and communities and how like colonialism, Zionism, at its core, perpetuates antisemitism by co-opting Jewish identity and erasing diverse Jewish histories and traditions. Follow Dr. Ariella Aïsha Azoulay on X. You can find Dr. Ariella's books here.  Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok. Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at info@cjpme.org.  Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME. Send us a text Send us a text

    41 min
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"Palestine Debrief" is a podcast that discusses all things related to Palestine: the stories, people, issues and events. A discussion with experts, politicians, artists and activists to provide a distinctive approach about Palestine as it intersects with the political landscape here in Canada and beyond. This podcast is a production of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME, www.cjpme.org). 

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  • Creator
    Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    124
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