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Nasser Mashni

News and views regarding the Palestinian situation. Bringing listeners the untold side of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Palestine Remembered

In part 3 of this series, Yousef continues sharing the history of Palestinian independence and statehood, beginning with the establishment of the British Mandate in 1920.He discusses the appointment of Herbert Samuel as the first British High Commissioner for Palestine and his early policies; the arrival of the Jewish Legion, which served under British command; and the Black and Tans, transferred from Ireland to help maintain British control.Yousef also speaks about the al-Buraq Uprising of 1929, which erupted over Jewish religious activity near Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem that resulted in casualties and the execution of several Palestinian leaders. He further discusses the death of Sheikh Kamel al-Husseini in 1921, the rise to prominence of Hajj Amin al-Husseini, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, and the early evolution of Pan-Arabism throughout the 1920s, which would shape the struggle for Palestinian statehood in the decades to come. For info on Yousef's lecture series on Palestinian history and politics, head to facebook.com/averroesarabcentre.Join the Free Palestine rally every Sunday at the State Library Victoria, from 12 PM.For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. The Black and Tans performed by The Irish Descendantsمن سجن عكا (From Acre Prison) performed by Al-‘AshiqinSufi performed by Ömer Faruk Tekbilek Image: Palestine stamp (2015) by Monocletophat123, CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

The history of Palestinian statehood, Part 3

In part 2 of this series, Yousef continues to trace the history of Palestinian statehood, beginning with the collapse of the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I.He explores the overlapping international agreements to divide Arab lands, the 1917 Balfour Declaration, the role of Prince Faisal and Ottoman commander Djemal Pasha, and the rise and fall of the short-lived Kingdom of Arab Syria (1918–1920) and the subsequent French occupation. These developments shaped the region and laid the foundations for the ongoing complexities of Palestinian statehood. For details on Tarab Ensemeble's upcoming concert 'Melodies of the Vast Minority', head to melbournerecital.com.au.Join the Free Palestine rally every Sunday at the State Library Victoria, from 12 PM.For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. 'The Prisoner's Song' performed by Tarab Ensemble and Victorian Trade Union Choir. Image: Palestine stamp (2015) by Monocletophat123, CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

The history of Palestinian statehood, Part 2

In this first of a three-part series, Yousef takes us through the history of Palestinian efforts for independence, beginning in the 18th century with Zahir al-‘Umar al-Zaydani under the Ottoman Empire, and moving through to the 1920s and the era of British Mandate Palestine.Yousef also shares his experience translating the writings of Michel Sabbah, the first Palestinian Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, who addressed refugees in Paris and beyond, and reflects on the emergence of the Zionist project led by Theodor Herzl.Part two will continue exploring the complexities of Palestinian statehood. For info on Yousef's lecture series on Palestinian history and politics, head to facebook.com/averroesarabcentre.Join the Free Palestine rally every Sunday at the State Library Victoria, from 12 PM.For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. Image: Palestine stamp (2015) by Monocletophat123, CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

The history of Palestinian statehood, Part 1

Nasser presents an interview he did as a guest on Radio Islam in South Africa, where he speaks with Annisa Essack of The Insight program, on a range of current geopolitical and social issues. The discussion covers the recent banning of Israeli politician Simcha Rothman from Australia, the dynamics of two-way military trade, and the different classes of Palestinians living in Israel.Nasser also speaks about the conflation of Israel, Zionism, and Judaism, the global anti-apartheid campaign of the 1970s, and Amnesty International’s declaration that the ongoing genocide constitutes a war crime. Listen to Radio Islam via radioislam.org.za.Nationwide march for Palestine, Sunday 24 August, more info.For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. Image: @iamthenassman

Nasser on Radio Islam: From Rothman to war crimes

Nasser provides commentary on Day 680 of the ongoing genocide of Palestinians, discussing how to continue supporting and showing solidarity with the Palestinian people in the Occupied Lands and across the diaspora.Nasser then speaks about the withdrawal of several authors from the Bendigo Writers Festival in protest of its repressive Code of Conduct, the deliberate targeting and killing of Anas Al Sharif, Gaza’s most prominent journalist, along with four of his Al Jazeera colleagues by the Israeli Occupation Forces, and the ongoing lies of Israel that remain unchallenged by mainstream media. Nationwide march for Palestine, Sunday 24 August, more info.Join the Free Palestine rally every Sunday at the State Library Victoria, from 12 PM.For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. Image: @freepalestinecoalition.naarm

Commentary on Day 680

Nasser speaks with Jiselle Hanna about her recent appointment as Victorian secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) and the vital role unions play in the Palestinian solidarity movement.Nasser then discusses local and international issues, including APAN's BDS superannuation campaign calling for divestment from companies profiting from the occupation of Palestine; the Australian Centre for International Justice (ACIJ) monitoring Australians who have fought for, or are currently serving with, the he Israel military; Penny Wong’s comments regarding F-35 fighter jet parts being “non-lethal”; and the unparalleled destruction in Gaza, which has experienced the equivalent of nearly six times the power of the Hiroshima nuclear bomb. Join the Free Palestine rally every Sunday at the State Library Victoria, from 12 PM.For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. Image: @freepalestinecoalition.naarm

Updates on local and international issues

Yousef speaks about Palestinian cultural icon Rohi al-Khammash, a celebrated figure in Palestinian and Iraqi music, whose work has shaped generations of musicians and listeners.Yousef also discusses the evolution of travel documents for Palestinians, from the era of British colonisation to the present day, and describes the impacts these documents have had on Palestinian identity, statelessness, and freedom of movement.To close, Yousef reads On This Land, a poem by the renowned Palestinian poet and author Mahmoud Darwish. To hear Tarab Ensemble's music and info on upcoming performances, head to @tarab_ensemble.Join the Free Palestine rally every Sunday at the State Library Victoria, from 12 PM.For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. Image: Tarab Ensemble performing a musical work by Rohi al-Khammash. Image used with permission and owned by Tarab Ensemble.

Legacy of musician Rohi al-Khammash and the evolution of Palestinian travel documents

Yousef continues discussing Palestinian symbols, and in this episode he talks about Handala - the fictional cartoon character created by the late cartoonist Naji Al-Ali that became a symbol of Palestinian dispossession, defiance, and hope. Handala first appeared in the Kuwaiti newspaper Al‑Seyassah on July 13, 1969.Yousef also explains the significance of naming the Freedom Flotilla ‘Handala’, which sailed on 13 July 2025 from Siracusa, Italy, to break the blockade of Gaza. For info and updates on the Freedom Flotilla, visit freedomflotilla.org.Donate to Free Gaza Australia 2025 via chuffed.org.Join the Free Palestine rally every Sunday at the State Library Victoria, from 12 PM.For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. Image: Palestine Remembered co-host Robert Martin on board the Handala. Courtesy of Robert Martin, used with permission.

Handala - symbol of dispossession and defiance

Yousef discusses the symbolism, history, and significance of the Palestinian flag, from when it was adopted in 1916 during the Arab Revolt to when it was made the official flag of the proclaimed State of Palestine in exile in 1988.He then explores the significance of the key as a symbol of the right of return for Palestinians, and shares his own mother’s family’s story of statelessness and their right of return. For info on Tarab Ensemble upcoming events, head to @tarab_ensemble.Join the Free Palestine rally every Sunday at the State Library Victoria, from 12 PM.For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. Image: 'Palestine Nakba Day demo in Berlin', Montecruz Foto (2015), CC BY-SA 2.0.

The significance and symbolism of the Palestinian flag and the key

Nasser speaks with Kia Zand, an Iranian artist and photographer based in Naarm (Melbourne), whose creative practice weaves together the personal and political. As a queer asylum seeker, Kia shares his experience of fleeing Iran and the challenges of navigating identity.They discuss the recent missile strikes between Israel and Iran, the shifting geopolitical landscape, and look at Iran’s history from the era of the Shah to the ongoing impacts of Western imperialism and capitalism. Find Kia's work at zand.com.au.Join the Free Palestine rally every Sunday at the State Library Victoria, from 12 PM.For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. Image: From 'Border(less)' series by Kia Zand (2008-2010)

Conversation with Kia Zand, Iranian artist and photographer

Nasser speaks with Héritier Lumumba, an Australian-Brazilian-Congolese former professional AFL player, known for his advocacy in human rights, focusing on racial equality, refugee rights, and supporting marginalised communities.They discuss the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Western imperialism and European colonisation, the exploitation under King Leopold and the abuse, mutilation, and deaths of Congolese people, the extraction of the country's minerals, and the environmental and climate justice implications of this continued exploitation.Nasser also plays an excerpt from the documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024), which explores how Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach protested at the UN Security Council over Patrice Lumumba's murder. For more info on the challenges of the Congo and to support Congolese institutions, head to friendsofthecongo.org. Image credit: @hlumumba

Interview with Héritier Lumumba, human rights advocate, on the exploitation of the Congolese People

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