On today’s episode, we take a look at the water crisis in Gaza and its effects on the inhabitants there, particularly the children. The discussion also highlights people-to-people grassroots efforts happening here in the U.S. to respond to the disaster, along with local ecumenical projects for peace in the Middle East. Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch is […]
Analyst Stephen Zunes Looks at the Middle East
What is going on in Israel-Palestine? This week, mass Palestinian protests at the fences around Gaza have been met with violence from the Israel military. Thursday host Allen Ruff speaks with expert Stephen Zunes as they go beyond the mainstream headlines about the Middle East. Mr. Zunes is senior policy analyst at Foreign Policy in […]
The Death of Peace Activist Rachel Corrie, Fifteen Years Later
Allen Ruff speaks with Cindy and Craig Corrie, the parents of Rachel Corrie, killed 15 years ago in Rafah while defending a Palestinian home from Israeli demolition. As a lead-up to their Madison visit on Sunday, April 8, they discuss the ongoing work of the Rachel Corrie Foundation, BDS, and the current situation with the […]
Professor Joel Beinin and the Middle East
What’s going on in the Middle East, from ISIS to Al-Shabab, from Egypt to Tunisia and Iran? What is causing the conflicts? How is all this affecting populations and the environment? On Friday, July 24th, host Esty Dinur talked with Professor Joel Beinin to discuss this and the global forces involved.
Gaza: One year after Operation
What’s happening in Gaza one year following Operation Protective Edge? This month marks the one year anniversary of the 51-day War and the Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip, killing nearly 2,200 Palestinians.
Today Karma Chavez was joined by journalist Charlotte Silver and guest host Amanda Zhang to discuss Gaza.
Israeli-Palestine Conflict
What are current issues regarding the Israeli-Palestine conflict? What does the future of Palestine look like? Listen to this edition of A Public Affair to find our more!