Arab Talk with Jess & Jamal
Arab Talk with Jess and Jamal brings news and analysis of the Arab World and Middle East, as well as issues affecting the Arab American community. Arab Talk broadcasts live every Thursday from 2-3 PM/PT on KPOO, 89.5FM San Francisco. Follow us on Twitter @ArabTalk Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/arab-talk-with-jess-jamal/id1244474570?mt=2
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October 18, 2026 • 59 mins
The documentary NAZA, by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, features testimony from more than two dozen soldiers from Israel’s elite Unit 8200 intelligence brigade. The film exposes how civilian deaths were calculated and accepted during Israel’s bombardment of Gaza beginning in October 2023.
While some see the film as potential evidence for war-crimes investigations, others question why Israeli soldiers...
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October 11, 2026 • 52 mins
What happens when a regional conflict threatens one of the world’s most important energy corridors? Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement have been at the center of a long-running conflict with consequences that reach far beyond the Middle East. From attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure to rising security risks in the Red Sea, the confrontation has the potential to disrupt oil flows, drive up transportation ...
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September 27, 2026 • 59 mins
In his recent UN speech, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed settler violence in the West Bank as the work of roughly 150 “juvenile delinquents,” arguing that reports of widespread violence have been exaggerated.
Human Rights Watch and other organizations, however, have documented attacks on Palestinian communities, displacement, and what they describe as state support for violent settlers. A March 2026...
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September 20, 2026 • 49 mins
Latin America is undergoing a significant diplomatic shift. While several governments have taken legal or diplomatic steps challenging Israel’s conduct in Gaza and emphasizing Palestinian rights, a growing number of right-wing governments are deepening political, security, military, and trade ties with Israel.
Colombia offers a striking example. In August 2026, President Abelardo de la Espriella’s government recognized...
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September 13, 2026 • 58 mins
The UK is moving to ban goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, citing international law and the International Court of Justice’s 2024 advisory opinion. France and Canada have announced similar measures, as settler violence and settlement expansion intensify.
The debate has also been sharpened by Israel’s planned E1 settlement expansion, which could further divide the West Bank and restrict Palestinia...
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August 30, 2026 • 58 mins
Professor of Sociology David Miller has prevailed in a longstanding legal battle with the University of Bristol, which dismissed him in 2021 over comments critical of Zionism and its relationship to antisemitism.
After Miller won a landmark appeal in 2024, the University challenged the decision. That challenge was rejected this August, with the Tribunal ruling that Miller’s criticism of Zionism constituted philosophical beli...
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August 23, 2026 • 48 mins
The war in Gaza has sparked an intense and deeply contested debate over whether Israel’s conduct meets the legal definition of genocide. Genocide scholars, human rights organizations, and legal experts have advanced arguments supporting that characterization, while Israel and its supporters strongly reject it. At the same time, scholars, journalists, students, and others who have criticized Israel’s actions have faced c...
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August 17, 2026 • 52 mins
Israel is dramatically expanding spending on hasbara—its international public-diplomacy and communications effort. The 2026 budget allocates roughly $730 million to public diplomacy, more than four times the approximately $150 million allocated the year before.
The increase comes as Israel faces intense international criticism over the Gaza war and declining support in parts of the global public.
Supporters say Israel needs...
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August 2, 2026 • 54 mins
Michigan Matters: Is the Democratic Primary the Party's Litmus Test? by News You Can Use with Jamal Dajani & Jess Ghannam
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July 26, 2026 • 53 mins
As U.S. military support for Israel faces growing scrutiny, Congress is considering legislation that could dramatically deepen defense cooperation between the two countries. Supporters say it's a necessary step to strengthen innovation and security. Critics argue it would create an unprecedented level of institutional integration with significant implications for U.S. policy and sovereignty.
To help us understand what's at stake, ...
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July 19, 2026 • 49 mins
One of the biggest stories in the 2026 Michigan Democratic Senate primary isn't just the candidates—it's the money. AIPAC's affiliated Super PAC, United Democracy Project, has poured more than $10 million into the race backing Representative Haley Stevens, part of a broader wave of outside spending that has topped $40 million. The spending has far outpaced support for her opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, and has reignited debate ove...
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July 6, 2026 • 52 mins
A new UN Commission of Inquiry report examines the impact of Israel's war on Palestinian children since 7 October 2023. Titled The Essence of Childhood Has Been Destroyed, the report says more than 20,000 Palestinian children have been killed and at least 44,000 injured.
The Commission says its investigation builds on its September 2025 findings, which concluded that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, and finds that the target...
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June 28, 2026 • 54 mins
A new UN commission report accuses Israeli authorities of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, alleging actions that may constitute genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
Meanwhile, recent Democratic primaries, especially in New York City, have renewed debate over AIPAC's political influence and whether criticism of Israeli government policies is reshaping the Democratic Party's stance on Israel and Pal...
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June 14, 2026 • 58 mins
This episode examines the Jewish Anti-Zionist Congress, taking place in Dublin from June 26–28. Building on last year’s inaugural gathering in Vienna, the Congress brings together Jewish activists and allies committed to equality, justice, and Palestinian rights.
Under the theme “From Words into Action,” participants will focus on turning shared principles into practical strategies for change.
Our guest is...
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Jess & Jamal examine a development that raises difficult questions about intelligence, alliances, and the future of U.S. foreign policy.
The Pentagon has reportedly elevated its counterintelligence threat assessment regarding Israel, citing concerns about espionage and intelligence security. At the same time, lawmakers in Congress are advancing proposals aimed at deepening military integration between the United States and Isr...
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May 31, 2026 • 52 mins
The Global Sumud Flotilla, an international aid mission to Gaza, was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, with activists detained and ships redirected to Israeli ports. Human rights groups allege detainees faced abuse, including beatings, humiliation, denial of medical care, and sexual violence.
During the latest interception, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir filmed himself taunting zip-tied det...
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May 24, 2026 • 57 mins
A recent shooting attack targeting a mosque complex in San Diego, where two gunmen killed three people, has renewed concerns about the rising climate of Islamophobia in the United States. Many advocates say anti-Muslim hate has been fueled by the normalization of inflammatory rhetoric from political leaders and other high-profile public figures.
In this episode, we speak with Jenin Younes, National Legal Director and Interim Presi...
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May 3, 2026 • 57 mins
Gaza’s healthcare system is nearing collapse. Hospitals are damaged, supplies are blocked, and many doctors have been killed or detained.
Now, Physicians for Human Rights Israel has petitioned Israel’s High Court, demanding the release of 14 Palestinian doctors held without charge.
These detainees include senior surgeons and hospital leaders—some taken while on duty. Among them is Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director...
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April 26, 2026 • 52 mins
The reported death toll in Gaza, now approaching 73,000, continues to rise. Even during the ceasefire, people are still being killed or dying from starvation and lack of medical care. Thousands more remain missing, detained, or buried under rubble, with families still searching for answers amid limited transparency and restricted access to forensic resources.
On today’s episode of Arab Talk, we’re joined by Mahmoud Mus...
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April 19, 2026 • 53 mins
After initially refusing, the U.S. agreed to include Lebanon in ceasefire talks with Iran, backing a separate 10-day Israel–Lebanon truce that took effect April 17 at midnight. The deal follows Israel’s renewed invasion of southern Lebanon in March amid its broader conflict with Iran.
Under the agreement, Israel retains control of occupied southern areas and reserves the right to respond to threats; Hezbollah says it w...
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