18 episodes

It is time for a new voice to rise concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We are two Palestinian-Israeli Citizens, who are unapologetic about our views, and our vision for a better future for both Israelis and Palestinians. Join us as we record as the war is going on in Israel and Gaza, as we delve deep into the roots of the war, and the way forward.

Unapologetic: The Third Narrative Ibrahim and Amira

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 137 Ratings

It is time for a new voice to rise concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We are two Palestinian-Israeli Citizens, who are unapologetic about our views, and our vision for a better future for both Israelis and Palestinians. Join us as we record as the war is going on in Israel and Gaza, as we delve deep into the roots of the war, and the way forward.

    Episode 18: A Palestinian-Ethiopian minorities discussion

    Episode 18: A Palestinian-Ethiopian minorities discussion

    On this episode of Unapologetic, we continue our discussion with Ashager on the Ethiopian Jewish aka Beta Israel community.
    In this second part, Ibrahim, Amira, and Ashager discuss the similarities and differences among their communities as minorities in Israel.
    Also, this episode includes graphic descriptions of the uncensored video of the horrors of October 7th, which Ashager has seen. This description appears in the last two questions of the episodes for those who prefer to skip this difficult conversation.

    • 53 min
    Episode 17: Elica Le Bon Unveils the West's Role in Fueling Middle East Conflict

    Episode 17: Elica Le Bon Unveils the West's Role in Fueling Middle East Conflict

    In this compelling episode, Iranian-American attorney and activist Elica Le Bon offers deep insights into the multifaceted challenges faced by the region. Through thoughtful analysis and compassionate dialogue, this episode navigates the complexities of regional conflicts, while daring to envision a future built on the principles of justice, coexistence, and the possibility of a two-state solution. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities on the path to lasting peace in the Middle East.

    • 1 hr 22 min
    Episode 16: An Ethiopian Jewish story

    Episode 16: An Ethiopian Jewish story

    This time on Unapologetic you better hold on tight!
    Hosts Amira and Ibrahim host an incredible person with a wonderful spirit and tons and tons of charisma!
    Ashager Araro is an Ethiopian Jewish activist, who established an Ethiopian heritage center called Bettea where she shares the Ethiopian Jewish story through art, music, food, and personal stories.
    This time, she shares her incredible story with us, and takes us on a journey to learn more about her beautiful culture, story, and community.

    • 59 min
    Episode 15: Ramadan Kareem!

    Episode 15: Ramadan Kareem!

    In this episode, hosts Amira and Ibrahim explain the meaning and practices of the holy month of Ramadan. Join them as they tell their Ramadan stories and share their insights and opinions regarding the political ramifications of the holy month.



    We wish all our listeners a Ramadan Kareem and to those fasting we hope you have a meaningful and easy fast.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Episode 14: DEAL NOW!

    Episode 14: DEAL NOW!

    In this episode, hosts Amira and Ibrahim are joined by Alana Zeitchik, an American-Israeli advocate for the hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th. Six of Alana's cousins, including three young children, were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz to Gaza. While five have returned, Alana's cousin's husband, David Cunio, remains captive.

    Join our hosts as they delve into the complex and painful reality facing the hostages and their families.

    "For most of the world, days and time have passed, but for us, it's still October 7th, and in Gaza, the war still rages on."

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Episode 13: A Gazan speaks: UNRWA, Hamas and more

    Episode 13: A Gazan speaks: UNRWA, Hamas and more

    This episode is part two of the hosts conversation with analyst and activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib. In this episode Ahmed tells the ins and outs of his experience attending UNRWA schools and gives his own analysis on Hamas and the current war.

    • 1 hr 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
137 Ratings

137 Ratings

equity-minded ,

The Voices We All Need To Hear

If you care about Israel / Palestine: add this podcast to your playlist!

It's honest, authentic, personal and profound. The conversations and interviews are interesting, reflective, and probing, and steeped in nuance and complexity, which is sorely lacking from the binary "Pro-Israel" vs. "Pro-Palestine" narratives that dominate so much of the discourse and media coverage of the war and the larger conflict.

I suggest you start with the pilot and the first episode, to understand who the hosts are, and where they are coming from. And from there, choose your own adventure.

Thank you Amira and Ibrahim! Your voices are so needed, and so valued. You are sustaining those of us who - like you - believe a better future is possible. Keep speaking your truth!

Emilushka ,

Creating empathy

This podcast does the seemingly impossible, by respecting each person and each trauma involved in this and still hoping for some form of empathy-based healing that could create a future without war. Listening to this podcast helps me see a way that the world can be a better place.

HumbledGuy ,

Here is the future

Amira, Ibrahim, their third narrative, and their guests keep me going during this insanity of polarized extremism. Someone framed a binary narrative of pro-israel vs pro-palestine and then ppl fell in lockstep behind these two camps. Two mutually exclusive camps that shout across each other and leave no room for the better we ALL deserve. This binary leaves no place to learn, talk, think, dig deep, find empathy, receive empathy. Until I found Unapologetic. These young people are the future, and what a future it could be. Now others need to get out of the way and let them lead. Amira, Ibrahim, and all your passionate, thoughtful, and brave guests, you are the movement of the future, in all its loving complexity. Godspeed to you, I have your back.

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