Save the Olive Tree

Save the Olive Tree
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The Palestinian struggle for freedom has been going on for 75 years now. The Palestinian people have since been subjected to a brutal regime of killing, destruction of homes and a denial of their basic human rights by the Apartheid state of Israel. This Podcast aims to clearly and effectively share the Palestinian side and to provide important dialogues with guests knowledgeable in this area. I hope that through these conversations, the Palestinian people gain an important voice in the western world and come closer to achieving their liberation.

  1. SEP 15

    37. The Greatest Injustice You've Never Heard Of With Nida Abubaker

    Nida Abubaker is the daughter of Shukri Abubaker, one of the five men unjustly imprisoned in the United States as part of the Holy Land Foundation Five case. Shukri Abubaker, a Palestinian humanitarian, was sentenced to 65 years in a federal penitentiary in Beaumont, TX after leading the largest Muslim charity in the U.S., which provided aid to Palestinians and many others in need, especially children. Nida shares her father’s story, the FBI raid on her house, the devastating impact of his imprisonment on their family, and how this case set a dangerous precedent for criminalizing Palestinian activism and humanitarian work in America. We also discuss the broader implications for freedom, justice, and the ongoing Palestinian struggle. 👉 Subscribe for more in-depth conversations on Palestine, justice, and resistance. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 3:40 – Nida's family story 5:50 – What was The Holy Land Foundation? 12:30 – FBI Raid on Nida's house 21:30 – The case and trial verdict 25:25 – Shukri's status in prison right now 31:30 – How Shukri keeps hope continuously 38:55 -- Poetry reading 43:00 -- Audience Q&A Guest Intro: Nida Abubaker is a force: an artist, poet, and fearless activist whose voice rises from the heart of struggle. Her lifelong fight for justice ignited 21 years ago, when she was just 10, after witnessing the violent raid on her home by the FBI, taking her father away. By 15, Nida was on stages across the country, exposing the criminalization of humanitarian aid and the silencing of her people both in Palestine and the diaspora. Since then, she has spoken at top universities and conferences, amplifying the voices of the incarcerated, including her father who is serving a 65 year sentence in a maximum security federal prison for his charity work. Through words and art, Nida turns personal tragedy into collective power, carrying forward a legacy of resistance. Her work embodies the struggle for liberation and the unshakable call to not only free her father, but to free them all. Links: Subscribe to the channel: @savetheolivetree Website: www.savetheolivetree.com Instagram:   / savetheolivetree   TikTok:   / savetheolivetree   Support us: patreon.com/SaveTheOliveTree

    1h 9m

  2. AUG 17

    36. Gaza's Courageous Journalists Continue to Share the Truth Despite Significant Risk with Nadera Tibi

    Courageous Gaza journalist Nadra Tibi shares her experiences living in Gaza during a genocide and continuing to report on the truth despite significant personal risk. Many of her colleagues including Anas Al-Sharif were murdered due to their reporting on Israeli war crimes. Despite the risks, Nadra and her colleagues remain committed to sharing the truth to the world. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:40 - Current situation in Gaza 06:50 - Starvation in Gaza 10:28 - Risks of Airdrops 11:55 - Targeting of Journalists 16:03 - Nadra hopes for the future 20:13 - Conclusion Guest Intro: Nadra Tibi works as a freelance journalist and translator, fluent in both English and Arabic. She has lived her entire life in Gaza and experienced war under fire from start to finish, and continues reporting to this day. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and has completed one year of her Master’s in International Media and Communication, which she is still pursuing despite the difficult circumstances faced in Gaza. Links: Subscribe to the channel: @savetheolivetree Website: www.savetheolivetree.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savetheolivetree/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savetheolivetree Support us: patreon.com/SaveTheOliveTree Please subscribe to the channel and share it widely to keep supporting us!

    22 min

  3. AUG 14

    35. Saving Gaza's Children - Dr. Nacera Belala on Medical Evacuations & Hope For Palestine

    In this moving episode of Save The Olive Tree, I speak with Dr. Nacera Belala, a doctor and humanitarian who is the Medical Director of Gaza Kinder Relief, about the urgent mission to evacuate injured children from Gaza and secure lifesaving medical care for them abroad. Dr. Belala sheds light on: 1. A little bit about her background. 2. What is Gaza Kinder Relief and what does it aim to do. 3. What are the challenges you face from beginning to end in evacuating kids from Gaza. 4. What are the ongoing challenges once the kids exit Gaza 5. What are the best ways people can support Gaza Kinder relief 6. A brief discussion about what is happening in Gaza for the audience to remain aware. 🎙️ This is an urgent call for international medical intervention, justice, and hope for the next generation of Palestinians. 👉 Watch, share, and amplify the message. Every voice matters. 🔗 Connect with Save The Olive Tree Instagram | TikTok | @SaveTheOliveTree 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts Guest Intro: Dr. Nacera Belala, PhD in Sport Neuroscience, joined Kinder Relief in early 2024 and was appointed Director of Medical Missions after joining the organization. In this role, she oversees the coordination of medical operations with the ground team in Gaza, manages and supervises medical evacuations, and directs the treatment abroad program. Dr. Belala also maintains ongoing collaboration with surgeons worldwide, facilitating the review, acceptance, and treatment of children from Gaza under Kinder Relief’s care. Links: Subscribe to the channel: @savetheolivetree Website: www.savetheolivetree.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savetheolivetree/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savetheolivetree Support us: patreon.com/SaveTheOliveTree

    32 min

  4. JUL 26

    34. American Nurse Lana Describes The Gaza Genocide, Gaza's Health System and Advocating for Palestine

    Nurse Lana, a courageous American nurse who volunteered on two medical missions to Palestine in Gaza, describes what she witnessed firsthand in the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people. Lana shares harrowing stories from inside Gaza’s overwhelmed hospitals—of wounded children, amputations without anesthesia, and the resilience of a people under siege. We discuss: - The humanitarian crisis and war crimes unfolding in Gaza. - What it’s like working in hospitals bombed and besieged. - The trauma and strength of Palestinian patients and doctors. - The complicity of Western governments and media silence. - Why Palestine advocacy in the United States is more urgent than ever. Timestamp 0:00 - Introduction 02:50 - Why Lana Went to Gaza 05:08 - Details of each mission trip 10:45 - Doctors and healthcare workers abducted 11:55 - Patients Nurse Lana saw 18:30 - Palestine Advocacy in the US 22:20 - Americans apathy to Palestine 27:18 - Conclusion 🎙️ Whether you’re new to the Palestinian cause or deeply involved in advocacy, this conversation is a raw and emotional eyewitness account you won’t forget. Guest Intro: In February 2024 and 2025, Nurse Lana was given the opportunity to participate in two life changing medical mission trips. Both trips were to provide critical care to those affected by the humanitarian in Gaza. With a heart forever marked by genocide, she’s turned her pain into purpose and has since become a passionate voice and vowed to fight for every life lost, every voice silenced, and every truth buried beneath the rubble.In nursing, there’s a rule: if it wasn’t documented, it wasn’t done… And because silence helps no one—and this is too important to forget, Lana documented it the only way she could—by writing it all down and releasing it in a book called Healing Under Fire. 👉 Subscribe to hear more unfiltered voices from the front lines of Palestine. 🔗 Follow Save The Olive Tree for more:Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | @SaveTheOliveTree 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts Links: Subscribe to the channel: @savetheolivetree Website: www.savetheolivetree.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savetheolivetree/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savetheolivetree Support us: patreon.com/SaveTheOliveTree

    31 min

  5. JUL 12

    33. Assal Rad on The Gaza Genocide, Iran, Western Media Complicity and Fixing Their Headlines

    Palestine - The Gaza Genocide, Iran's influence in the region, Western Media Complicity and how Assal Rad's fixes their headlines. In this episode of Save the Olive Tree, we sit down with renowned Middle East expert Assal Rad to explore the unfolding genocide in Gaza, the role of Iran in regional resistance, and how Western media distorts headlines to favor the Israeli narrative. 🔍 From misleading terminology like “conflict” instead of occupation, to the weaponization of language that dehumanizes Palestinians, this episode takes a hard look at how news is shaped, spun, and sold — and why it matters. 💣 We also unpack Iran’s political stance on Palestine, its complex relationship with the West, and why the alliances forming in the Global South are critical in challenging the status quo. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:00 - Iran's modern identity 08:40 - Spectrum of political opinion in Iran 14:05 - US's failed military interventions of the past 24:25 - Media complicity and Headline fixing 33:15 - Short/Long term thoughts on Palestine 40:35 - Concluding remarks 🧠 Key Quote:“Palestine is our litmus test. If we can’t name a genocide when we see one, what does that say about our global conscience?” – Assal Rad Guest Intro: Assal Rad received her PhD in Middle Eastern history from the University of California, Irvine. She is currently a non-resident fellow at the Arab Center in Washington DC. She has written for Newsweek, the Independent, Foreign Policy, and more. Her book is titled The State of Resistance: Politics, Culture and Identity in Modern Iran. She has been a fierce voice in calling out western media complicity in the ongoing Gaza genocide. 📢 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to amplify Palestinian voices and challenge biased narratives. Links: Subscribe to the channel: @savetheolivetree Website: www.savetheolivetree.com Instagram:   / savetheolivetree   TikTok:   / savetheolivetree   Support us: patreon.com/SaveTheOliveTree

    44 min

  6. JUN 27

    32. Azad Essa on The New Alliance Between India-Israel and the similarities between Zionism and Hindutva

    Journalist and Author Azad Essa uncovers the hidden alliance between India and Israel—and how this partnership is shaping global politics, surveillance, and the expansion of authoritarian regimes. He discussed how Zionism and Hindutva are linked ideologically and dives deep into the occupation of Palestine and drawing eye-opening parallels with the occupation of Kashmir. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:15 - The Two Partitions 12:08 - History of India-Israel alliance 26:01 - Hindutva and Zionism similarities 32:30 - Recent events in Kashmir 44:50 - Conclusion 🔍 Topics We Cover: The history of the two partitions, both in India and Palestine which occurred very close together including Kashmir.The history of connection between Hindutva and Zionism ideologicallyHow Israeli tactics in Palestine are being exported to Kashmir.Discussing the current tensions that occurred between India and Pakistan and how they're linked to Israel.Media narratives and propaganda in both conflicts.The global normalization of occupation and settler colonialism.The influence of both the Indian and Israeli lobby within the US.Why solidarity across movements is more critical than ever. 💥 Whether you’re a student of global politics, a human rights advocate, or someone seeking clarity beyond mainstream headlines, this episode will challenge, inform, and empower.⸻ ⏯️ Watch till the end for Azad Essa’s insight on how resistance movements are connecting across borders. 📚 About the Guest:Azad Essa is a senior reporter for Middle East Eye based in the New York Metropolitan area. His reporting and commentary range from US foreign policy and its impact on Muslim and Arab communities, to India and Hindu nationalism. He previously worked for Al Jazeera English between 2010-2018 covering southern and central Africa for the network. He is the author of 'Hostile Homelands: The New Alliance Between India and Israel'.⸻ 🗣️ Join the conversation: What are your thoughts on the India-Israel alliance and its impact on Kashmir and Palestine? Drop your comments below. 👍 Like, Share, and Subscribe for more bold conversations that uncover the truth and connect global struggles. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Links: Subscribe to the channel: @savetheolivetree Website: www.savetheolivetree.com Instagram:   / savetheolivetree   TikTok:   / savetheolivetree   Support us: patreon.com/SaveTheOliveTree

    46 min

  7. JUN 17

    31. Emergency Medicine Physician Describes The Genocide She Witnessed in Gaza

    In this Episode, Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Mimi Syed describes what she witnessed on her 2 trips to Gaza. She describes details of the genocide in Gaza that's been occurring over the last 20 months, the state of the hospitals in Gaza, the types of injuries she saw. She also discusses free speech implications in the United States and how we must stand up, speak up and protect our children otherwise we have failed as a human race. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:33 - What Dr. Mimi saw in Gaza 06:30 - State of Gaza's Hospitals 09:48 - Israel's lies 14:10 - Mass starvation and the GHF 16:33 - Palestinian parents 18:17 - Israeli's celebrate genocide 22:05 - Freedom Flotilla and Gaza March 25:30 - How to have any Mental Health? 28:10 - Free Speech repercussions 33:00 - Concluding remarks Guest Intro: Dr. Mimi Syed is an American board-certified emergency medicine physician. She served in Gaza from August 8 to September 5, 2024, and again from December 3 to December 31, 2024, working at both Al-Aqsa Hospital and Nasser Hospital. In addition to her frontline medical work, Dr. Syed has written numerous articles and given multiple interviews to denounce the atrocities she witnessed. Through her testimony, she has courageously exposed the crimes committed against Palestinian civilians—especially children—during the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Links: Subscribe to the channel: @savetheolivetree Website: www.savetheolivetree.com Instagram:   / savetheolivetree   TikTok:   / savetheolivetree   Support us: patreon.com/SaveTheOliveTree

    36 min

  8. MAY 21

    30. Zachary Foster on Palestine, The First Intifada, Oslo Accords, and a Chance For Peace In The Future

    In this Episode, Zachary Foster discusses the history of events in Palestine starting from The First Intifada in 1987, the Oslo accords of the 90s and discussing the second Intifada in the early 2000s. Zach demonstrates his excellent scholarship discussing key issues that shaped events on the ground during this historic time and helps us understand what is happening in Palestine today. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:40 - Work-genocide balance 06:33 - Laying the groundwork for First Intifada 16:00 - The Oslo Process 23:02 - Yasser Arafat and the PLO 33:55 - Area A, B, C of the West Bank 38:06 - Worldwide support for Palestinians during first Intifada 47:30 - Palestinian concession in Oslo 53:02 - The Second Intifada 01:03:32 - Final Thoughts Guest Intro: Zachary Foster is a Jewish Historian and has a PhD in Near Eastern studies from Princeton University. He is a fellow at the Rutgers Study for security race and rights. He runs a digital archive called Palestine Nexus. He writes a newsletter called "Palestine in your inbox" and he teaches courses on the history of Palestine and Zionism at palestinenexus.com. His PhD was titled "The Invention of Palestine”.Links: Subscribe to the channel: @savetheolivetree Website: www.savetheolivetree.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savetheolivetree/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savetheolivetree Support us: patreon.com/SaveTheOliveTree

    1h 7m
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The Palestinian struggle for freedom has been going on for 75 years now. The Palestinian people have since been subjected to a brutal regime of killing, destruction of homes and a denial of their basic human rights by the Apartheid state of Israel. This Podcast aims to clearly and effectively share the Palestinian side and to provide important dialogues with guests knowledgeable in this area. I hope that through these conversations, the Palestinian people gain an important voice in the western world and come closer to achieving their liberation.

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  • Creator
    Save the Olive Tree
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Save the Olive Tree
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