It’s been almost a year since Oct. 7. More than 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza are dead. The hostages are not all home, and it doesn’t look like there will be a cease-fire deal that brings them home anytime soon. Israeli politics is deeply divided, and the country’s international reputation is in tatters. The Palestinian Authority is weak. A war may break out i ... Show More
Nov 18
Patti Smith on the One Desire That Lasts Forever
<p>Patti Smith, “the Godmother of Punk,” has lived a wild life and accumulated so much wisdom in the process. In the 1960s and ’70s, Smith was a fixture of the New York City creative scene — hanging out with the likes of Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Allen Ginsberg and Robert Mappleth ... Show More
1h 17m
Nov 2024
Hezbollah Falls into the Crosshairs: Israeli attacks in Lebanon, possible peace deals, and Hezbollah's future
<p>This week on <em>The New Arab Voice podcast</em> we look at the escalating conflict in Lebanon.</p><p>In recent months Israeli airstrikes have ramped up, targeting Hezbollah's military stores, infrastructure, and its leadership. Additionally, Israeli troops have crossed the bo ... Show More
36m 29s
Sep 28
Brief: Netanyahu at UN, Lebanon marks Nasrallah assassination
This week: Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly as Israel continued its destruction of Gaza City. Lebanon marked one year since Israel's assassination of Hassan Nasrallah. It is day 723 of the war on Gaza, where more than 65,926 Palestinians have been killed. In t ... Show More
6m 2s
Feb 2025
500 days on, how Hamas survived Israel’s war on Gaza
Hamas has survived 500 days of relentless bombardment, defying Israel's repeated vows to destroy it. Despite its losses, including assassinations of prominent leaders, Hamas is intact, manning checkpoints, coordinating aid, and releasing Israeli captives. How does Hamas continue ... Show More
23m 4s
Jan 2025
A Most Welcome Ceasefire: Israel, Hamas, and Gaza's future
<p>A ceasefire has finally been agreed between Israel and Hamas. </p><p>The news came as a great relief to the people of Gaza, but many questions regarding the deal still remain.</p><p>This week on The New Arab Voice podcast we look at the details of the ceasefire deal. When ... Show More
40m 7s
Sep 2024
Brief: Israel kills Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
<p>As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: On Friday, Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon. It is day 359 of the war in Gaza, where at least 42,586 Palestinians have been killed.</ ... Show More
8m 25s