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Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

In the latest episode of "True Talk," we hosted human rights attorney and activist Huwaida Arraf. Co-hosts Samar and Ahmed talked with Huwaida about South Africa's lawsuit against Israel, accusing it of genocide, and its implications at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The episode focused on the complaint, which Israel has promised to defend against at The Hague, and the potential for it to lead to a permanent ceasefire and accountability for Israel. We also addressed the recent tragic events in Gaza, where over 23,000 people have been killed since October 7th, almost half of which are children. Huwaida provided an in-depth analysis of the lawsuit at the ICJ, as well as her insights on the latest developments in Gaza. She also offered insight of President Biden's handling of the Gaza crisis, which many have called a genocide, and its impact on his re-election chances, particularly in key swing states. Her perspective brought a nuanced understanding of the current geopolitical situation and its influ

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

This week, we delved deep into the heart of Gaza with Jason Shawwa, an American-born Palestinian who calls Gaza home. Joined by Ahmed Bedier and Samar Jarrah, Jason shared his poignant story against the backdrop of the ongoing humanitarian pause between Israel and Hamas - a ceasefire that hangs on by a thread and could snap any moment. Jason laid bare the raw reality of life in Gaza, offering us an unfiltered glimpse into the days of Israeli occupation and the challenges faced under a full blockade - and that's all before October 7th. He illuminated the tough choices residents face daily, providing a perspective often overlooked in mainstream narratives. Our conversation with Jason unfolded during a humanitarian pause, a fragile peace between Israel and Hamas. While this ceasefire has seen a couple of extensions, it could and likely will collapse any moment Jason's decision to remain in Gaza reflects the resilience of its people. The ceasefire has provided a temporary break in a conflict that's claimed near

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

Steve Sosebee is the founder of the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund an American charity dedicated to providing medical care to children in Palestine. Sosebee, talks about the crisis in Gaza and the efforts to keep people and children alive. In the 5th week of the Israeli assault on Gaza, the Washington Post and other media outlets are reporting that 1 out of 200 people in Gaza has been killed. More than 70% of those killed have been women and children. With Children making more than a third (some say as high as half) of the total killed. True Talk is a weekly show and podcast produced by NPR affiliate and Community radio station WMNF. You can email you comments to [trueTalk at wmnf.org] or visit https://www.wmnf.org/events/true-talk/

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

Israel has been bombing the Gaza strip non-stop for almost 4 weeks killing over 9000 civilians more than third of which are children and displacing over one million people. Israeli leaders say their goal is to eradicate Hamas for carrying out the October 7th attack that Israel says took the lives of 1400 in addition to over 200 hostages taken by Hamas. On this episode of True Talk Palestinian American journalist, author and Gaza native Laila el-Haddad, discusses the modern history of Gaza and how they are enduring what many are calling a genocide or new nakba.

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.