Vegans For Palestine Podcast

Vegans For Palestine Podcast
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Vegans for Palestine Podcast is the first of its kind. It is a podcast by vegan Palestinians about all things both vegan and Palestinian. This podcast is dedicated to empowering Palestinian veganism and raises the voices of vegan supporters of Palestine across the world. Also, this podcast will be in English so our English speaking audience can learn about the aspirations and experiences of Palestinian vegans and our allies.  The Vegans for Palestine Podcast emerged from a community of the same name. This community is an intersectional, anticolonial, antiracist global vegan movement dedicated to the liberation of human and non-human animals across historical Palestine.  Find out more about Vegans for Palestine here https://linktr.ee/vegansforpalestine

  1. DEC 5

    Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 20 - Gaza’s Animals & Nature: Crushed Amid Genocide–Ecocide

    Rimona Afana, a Romanian–Palestinian researcher, activist, and multimedia artist, talks to Dalal about the forgotten victims of the atrocities in Gaza: animals and nature. Rimona discusses the continuities between genocide and ecocide in Gaza, including: toxicity from explosives and destroyed infrastructure; water pollution and scarcity; damage to plants and soil; greenhouse gas emissions from war, pre-war, post-war activities; and lasting ties between mass atrocity and epigenetics. Moving to direct harms to animals, she shows how millions of animals have been killed, injured, maimed, starved, displaced, looted; how some animals have been weaponized, turned into both combatants and victims; and how human and nonhuman rights remain decoupled for many Israelis. Finally, she addresses the paralysis of international law and of accountability fora, and our role in confronting impunity and outsourcing, key features of crimes in Palestine. A captioned version of this episode for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people is available here https://youtu.be/DGMGo3CEouU Email: rimona.afana@yahoo.com  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rimonaafana  Facebook (work): www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582808854096 Facebook (personal profile): www.facebook.com/rim.rmn  Instagram (work): www.instagram.com/rimona.afana Instagram (personal): www.instagram.com/rim.on.a  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rimona-afana.bsky.social X: https://x.com/rimona_afana My Ecocide/Speciesism project: www.facebook.com/ecocide.speciesism ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0871-3530 Find here a list of Rimona's recent publications on human and nonhuman rights. Israel’s infamous weapons producers continue profiting from genocide/ecocide, exporting advanced technologies of murder, destruction, and surveillance as “field-tested”. Read more here. The audio clip in this episode discussing veganwashing, pinkwashing and greenwashing is created by Jenan Matari. Matari is a Palestinian storyteller and content creator dedicated to amplifying Indigenous Palestinian voices. Through her children’s books, social media work and advocacy, she highlights Palestinian heritage, experiences of displacement, and the wider struggles of Indigenous communities. The music featured in this episode is "Nijmet el-subh" by Sanaa Moussa (watch here). Sanaa Mousa is a Palestinian singer known for preserving and revitalising traditional Palestinian folk music. She researches and performs songs rooted in women’s histories, rural life, and the cultural memory of Palestine. Her work centres cultural revival and resistance through art. She’s from Deir al-Asad, a village in the Galilee, Palestine. The Vegans for Palestine Podcast Team would like to thank Rimona for sharing her expertise in clearly articulating the devastating impact of the Israeli genocide - ecocide of non-human animals and nature across the Gaza Strip.  From the River to the Sea. Send us a text

    53 min

  2. OCT 30

    Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 19 - Animal Rights are Political

    Dalal has an interesting conversation with Georges that turns deeply personal and political, tracing how witnessing violence and injustice from the genocide in Gaza to the everyday cruelty of industrial farming transformed one activist’s understanding of ethics and liberation. Georges reflects on the interconnectedness of human rights, animal rights and environmental justice, arguing that the struggle for freedom must include all beings. Through vivid stories of activism, from running a vegan restaurant to campaigning in Lebanese politics, they show both the hope and the heartbreak of trying to change entrenched systems of power. The episode also delves into trauma, recalling the experience of living through war and finding solidarity in global networks like Vegans for Palestine. Enjoy this one! This episode is captioned for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. Available here.  Further reading: Veganism: Why we should see it as a political movement rather than a dietary choice – The Conversation The four Ns of meat justification – The Psychologist (BPS) Timeline: Israel’s attacks on hospitals throughout its war on Gaza – Al Jazeera What do we know about the strike on the hospital in Gaza? – Al JazeeraThis episode features the music of Reem Kelani, who is a Palestinian singer, musicologist and cultural activist known for preserving and reinterpreting traditional Palestinian music. Born in Manchester and raised in Kuwait, she blends Arabic folk traditions with jazz and contemporary sounds. Her work celebrates Palestinian identity, resistance, and women’s voices through powerful performances and meticulous musical research. Check out Reem's music here https://www.reemkelani.com  The Vegans for Palestine Podcast team thanks Georges for joining us for this special episode. We cannot wait until Palestine is free and you can drive from Lebanon to visit us!  Send us a text

    54 min

  3. OCT 16

    Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 18 - Handala in Exile

    In this episode, two vegan Palestinians in the diaspora, Suzi and Rayan, reflect on life in exile and the enduring struggle for identity and justice whilst living outside of Palestine. Suzi shares her family’s story of fleeing their destroyed village during the 1948 Nakba, recounting how her relatives rebuilt their lives while holding onto their Palestinian heritage. Suzi reflects on moments of connection with other Palestinians across the diaspora and how recent events in Gaza have reopened generational wounds of displacement, trauma and loss. Suzi also speaks about Handala, the beloved Palestinian icon created by artist Naji al-Ali — a barefoot child with his back turned to the world, representing the innocence of exile and the steadfast resistance of the Palestinian people. Handala stands as a timeless symbol of defiance, resilience, and the refusal to accept injustice. The episode concludes with Suzi reflecting on her lifelong compassion for animals, her journey into veganism, and how empathy and justice are deeply interwoven in her Palestinian identity and ethical practice. Captioned for Deaf & Hard of Hearing people here.  Naji al-Ali remembered: A Palestinian cartoonist gunned down in London. Read here. Who is Handala? Read: Who is Handala, the barefoot, spiky-haired boy who symbolizes Palestinian resistance? Read here. Handala is a 10-year-old refugee boy created by cartoonist Naji Al-Ali - watch summary here. The music featured in this episode is by Rana Hamida, Adan Wakeem and Emsallam. Rana Hamida is a Palestinian artist, yogi, director, and human rights advocate based in Aotearoa (New Zealand). In 2024, Rana joined the Freedom Flotilla Coalition aboard Handala, sailing in solidarity with Palestine. The following year, she was part of the Aotearoa delegation for the Global March to Gaza but was denied entry upon arrival at the Egyptian airport. Undeterred, Rana continues to organise locally, fostering unity, resilience, and solidarity within the movement. She serves as a spokesperson for the Aotearoa delegation and as the communications and media lead for the Global Sumūd Flotilla. Follow Rana’s work and activism on Instagram. Adan Wakeem is a Palestinian musician from the village of Ma’liya in the Galilee, now based in Haifa. Wakeem gained recognition for her reinterpretation of “Bent el 48” (بنت الـ٤٨), a mash-up cover that highlights her connection to identity and place. She has collaborated with other Palestinian artists, including Emsallam on the track “Aref Innak,” and continues to build a body of work that celebrates Palestinian heritage while experimenting with modern soundscapes. Listen to Adan's music here. Emsallam (Msallam Hdaib) is a Palestinian artist, musician, & painter currently based in Moscow. With a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and a Master’s in Ceramics, he blends his passions for visual art and music. Follow Emsallam here  Check out his music here  and here on soundcloud The Vegans for Palestine Podcast Team would like to thank Suzi for donating her time to talk to us, share her stories and her experiences. One day, Handala will no longer be in exile. Neither will we. Send us a text

    53 min

  4. OCT 3

    Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 17 - Returning to Nazareth

    This episode features Said, a Palestinian vegan from Nazareth now based in Jordan, who shares his journey into veganism, beginning with health reasons and evolving into a commitment to animal rights and human liberation.Said discusses co-founding Jordanian Vegans and Vegans for Palestine, veganizing traditional dishes like Mansaf, and the need to challenge “vegan-washing,” especially when Israel markets itself as 'vegan-friendly' while committing atrocities against Palestinians. Alongside activism, Said reflects on his family’s experiences during the Nakba, and the resilience of the people of Nazareth. The conversation with Rayan weaves together food, memory, resistance, and vision for a free, secular, democratic Palestine where returning home is a necessity. This episode features edited auto captions for Deaf and Hard of Hearing viewers here. Read Letter from Nazareth: The forgotten Palestinians here Read Why Israel has silenced the 1948 story of Nazareth’s survival here The music in this episode is credited to Wlad el-Hara (We7 - "Boys of the Hood") - a Palestinian group from Nazareth. Follow here  Send us a text

    45 min

  5. SEP 22

    Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 16 - M'jaddara

    M'jaddara is what happens when brown lentils, rice (or bulgur), carmelized onions, cumin and golden olive oil come together. It is one of many Palestinian vegan dishes. You might think this episode is just about the dish, but you'll need to tune in to find out more! Dalal and Rayan discuss the warmth, versatility, and cultural significance of the dish. M'jaddara is both a comfort food enjoyed with salad, bread, or (vegan!) yogurt, and a symbol of simplicity, community, and resilience. The episode also traces m'jaddara's history, noting how colonialism, the Nakba, and refugee food aid turned it into both a survival meal and a reminder of loss, while also celebrating its place in Palestinian cookbooks, literature, and family memory. So this episode is not just about the dish itself, but how cuisine connects to identity and resistance. . This episode has captions that are edited for Deaf and Hard of Hearing viewers. View here. Recipes for M'jaddura: Blanche Araj Shaheen: Blanche and her mamma Vera give you insider tips and tricks on how to make this popular vegan Arab dish--lentils, rice, topped with sweet caramelized onions! Watch here. Plant Based Arab - Watch here for Mujaddara (Bulgur Lentils)  The music in this episode is credited to various Palestinian artists: Ahmed Muin is a Palestinian musician currently surviving the genocide in Gaza. He is the founder of Gaza Birds Singing which is a musical support group born during the displacement in Gaza. Follow Ahmad here Follow Gaza Birds Singing here Mahmoud Shalabi is a Palestinian actor and artist based in Akka, Palestine. Mahmoud Shalabi plays the ney (Arab flute) here. Noel Kharman is a Palestinian singer originally from a small village near Haifa. Follow Noel here: Rola Azar  is a Palestinian singer originally from Nazareth. Follow Rola here:  The Vegans for Palestine Podcast Team are proud to showcase such amazing Palestinian music talent.  Sahtein and Free Palestine. Send us a text

    54 min

  6. JUL 22

    Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 15 - White Veganism II

    They are back! Dr Leila and Rayan are here to discuss the taboo topic of white veganism - a reality often denied by several vegans across the globe. This episode explores how white veganism reproduces racism, colonialism, and Zionism. Dr. Leila and Rayan critique the appropriation of food, the marginalisation of BIPOC vegans, and how mainstream veganism prioritises whiteness, consumerism, and neo-colonial Zionism. They highlight how ex-vegans often shift toward Zionism and the far right, questioning whether such individuals were ever committed to the liberation of human and non-human animals. Cultural appropriation, tokenism, and complicity with oppressive institutions are also discussed. Dr Leila asks a very important question - is there any hope for the vegan movement?  This podcast episode has edited captions for Deaf and Hard of Hearing viewers. To access - click here.  The Palestinian Musician featured in this episode is Daboor - Please follow here.  The Vegans for Palestine Podcast team would like to thank Dr Leila for joining us this episode.  Send us a text

    39 min

  7. JUL 8

    Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 14 - The Za'atar Queen

    In this episode, Dalal shares her journey to veganism, deeply rooted in Palestinian culture and her upbringing in a felahi community. Her blog "Vegan on Budget / Za’atar Queen" emerged from a desire to document her plant-based lifestyle while highlighting Palestinian culinary heritage, especially the cultural and political significance of za’atar. She explains how za’atar is not 'a seasoning' but a symbol of identity, resistance, and heritage for Palestinians. Also, Dalal reflects on growing up with fresh, homegrown vegetables and how veganism for her is a continuation of Felahi traditions. She critiques mainstream veganism's consumerist focus and emphasizes the need for Arabic-language vegan resources, leading her to create the podcast What the Bateekh. Through conversations with Arab vegans, she explored how veganism intersects with anti-colonial struggle, memory, and identity. Olive harvesting, za’atar preparation, and food sharing are presented as acts of cultural resilience and resistance to Israeli settler colonialism, apartheid and occupation. For Dalal, veganism in Palestine has emerged as a political and cultural expression of survival, memory, and Palestinian liberation. Captioned version for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people available here. Follow What the Bateekh Podcast here The Palestinian artists featured in this episode include: Dalal Abu Amneh (Palestinian Singer, Producer and Neuroscientist from Nazareth) - Follow Dalal here  and check out Dalal's website here. Mariam Tamari (Palestinian-Japanese Soprano currently living in Paris) - Follow Mariam here.  Check out this interview with Mariam here. Also check out Mariam's website here.  The Vegans for Palestine Podcast Team are so proud of Dalal and Mariam's amazing talent.  Free Palestine. Send us a text

    51 min

  8. JUN 26

    Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 13 - Living as a Vegan Muslim in France

    French activist Bouchara joins Rayan to discuss veganism, racism, Islamophobia and political activism in France. A long-time anti-speciesist and animal liberation advocate, Bouchara shares how her journey to veganism stems from childhood compassion for animals and scientific inquiry into animal exploitation. Her research focuses on the intersections between speciesism, sexism, racism, and other systems of domination, using a sociopsychological lens to explore how prejudice influences societal attitudes toward animals and veganism. For migrants and people of colour—especially Muslims—entering French vegan spaces is further complicated by systemic racism, Islamophobia, and exclusionary practices within white-dominated activist circles. Bouchara shares painful experiences of being sidelined from leftist and vegan movements for addressing racism or expressing her Muslim identity. The transcript for this episode is edited for accessibility here. Follow Vegans for Palestine here. Clip used in this episode is from the following source: Unabated Police Brutality, Racism, And Islamophobia In France - watch here The Palestinian Musician featured in this episode is Nai Barghouti  ناي البرغوثي Nai Barghouti is a Flutist and Singer. Follow Nai here or here on youtube.  The Vegans for Palestine Podcast Team appreciate Bouchara's time in joining us and value the amazing work of Nai Barghouti. Send us a text

    41 min
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Vegans for Palestine Podcast is the first of its kind. It is a podcast by vegan Palestinians about all things both vegan and Palestinian. This podcast is dedicated to empowering Palestinian veganism and raises the voices of vegan supporters of Palestine across the world. Also, this podcast will be in English so our English speaking audience can learn about the aspirations and experiences of Palestinian vegans and our allies.  The Vegans for Palestine Podcast emerged from a community of the same name. This community is an intersectional, anticolonial, antiracist global vegan movement dedicated to the liberation of human and non-human animals across historical Palestine.  Find out more about Vegans for Palestine here https://linktr.ee/vegansforpalestine

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  • Episodes
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