Palestinian Stories documents the individual life histories and memories of those in historic Palestine and of those who remember their time in Palestine. These histories are currently being erased in the ongoing Zionist genocide/ethnic cleansing. The mission of this Podcast is to preserve these stories for future generations.
Jordanian cyclist Hana Farouqi, whose family is from Palestine, is taking part in this year’s Cycling 4 Gaza to support the Ajyal Foundation. The 360km ride will take place in Spain starting September 29 and will feature 100 cyclists from Jordan. Donations can be made at cycling4gaza.org. Hana joined me on the latest episode of Palestinian Stories to share her journey and her family's connection to Palestine.
1 Sept 2025
Episode 8 - Elidalis Burgos
Nurse Eli Burgos (APRN) served as a medical volunteer in Gaza from July 5 to August 5, 2025. In this edition of Palestinian Stories, she shares firsthand accounts of the devastating impact of war and malnutrition on a shattered population. Eli volunteered with Glia International, a medical solidarity organization supporting communities in crisis, with a strong presence in Palestine and other conflict zones worldwide.
11 Aug 2025
Episode 7 - Laila Ezzat Al Shana
Laila Ezzat El Shana is a 22-year-old Palestinian from Gaza, a mother, wife, teacher, activist, and English student. She has been raising her voice through Western media outlets and her own platforms, shedding light on the realities on the ground while running her grassroots initiative, Humans To Be, which offers educational activities and psychological support to children in Gaza.
3 Aug 2025
Episode 6 - Nadim Bawalsa
Dr. Nadim Bawalsa, a Palestinian-Jordanian historian, is the author of Transnational Palestine: Migration and the Right of Return before 1948 (Stanford University Press, 2022), which examines the formation of Palestinian national identity through diaspora and resistance to dispossession prior to Israel's founding. He is Associate Editor of the Journal of Palestine Studies and holds a joint PhD in History and Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies from NYU (2017) and an MA in Arab Studies from Georgetown University (2010). In 2019–2020, he was a PARC-NEH fellow in Palestine.
5 Jul 2025
Episode 5 - Jonathan Kuttab
Human rights attorney Jonathan Kuttab discusses his experiences as a Palestinian Christian and his dedication to nonviolent resistance in the face of conflict, highlighting his lifelong pursuit of justice in Palestine in an interview.
29 Jun 2025
Episode 4 - Nadeem Srouji
Nadeem Srouji shares his family's profound history of displacement and resilience under Israeli occupation, highlighting their resistance and enduring connection to their homeland in an interview with Tim Hartman.
22 Jun 2025
Episode 3 - Dr. Thaer Ahmed
Dr. Thaer Ahmad, Palestinian American Medical Association board member, discusses his denied entry to Gaza to provide emergency medical care in an interview with Tim on June 21, 2025.
14 Jun 2025
Episode 2 - Yousef AlHelou
Filmmaker Yousef AlHelou recounts his emotional journey creating "The Phoenix of Gaza" from the last footage he captured of his sister and her children before they were tragically killed, offering a poignant reflection on loss and remembrance in this interview.
9 Jun 2025
Episode 1 - Yara's Story
Yara, a medical student from Gaza City, shares her family's multi-generational history in Gaza and their experiences as non-refugees in this interview.
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Jonathan Kuttab
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