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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

Nasser provides commentary on key current events, including the rise in anti-Semitism, the recent attack on a Melbourne Jewish synagogue, ongoing censorship in institutions, and Australia's support for the UN resolution recognizing Palestine's permanent sovereignty.Nasser then speaks with Mohamad Duar, Occupied Palestine Territories Spokesperson for Amnesty International, to discuss Amnesty's report titled "You Feel Like You Are Subhuman": Israel’s Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza - a report that provides evidence to conclude that Israel has committed and continues to commit genocide against Palestinians in the Occupied Gaza Strip. You can read the Full Report here. Read the Executive Summary here.Sign the petition urging the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs to stop supporting genocide in Gaza via amnesty.org.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. Palestine performed by Mistahi Corkill. Image credit: Amnesty International

News headlines; Interview with Mohamad Duar, Occupied Palestine Territories Spokesperson for Amnesty International

Nasser provides commentary and updates on the ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and the violent escalation affecting surrounding areas in the SWANA region. He discusses the BDS movement, the moral cost of supporting genocide, and the power of protest. Nasser discusses current news headlines, including the anti-Semitism envoy and the denial of visas to Israelis into Australia who have served in the IDF.Nasser also reads an apt post from Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah's X account, addressing the genocide in Gaza, the dangerous consequences of Zionist ideology, and the right to protest against and oppose apartheid. To explore more of Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah’s work, head to linktr.ee/randaabdelfattah.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. Which Side Are You On? performed by Phil Monsour, Ethan Enoch, Sophie Nishizawa, and Matt Hsu. Videography by Alex Bainbridge Image credit: @freepalestinemelb

Commentary and updates on Day 434

Nasser provides commentary on local and international news of the ongoing genocide of Palestinians, including the neo-Nazi demonstration at Parliament Steps, the closure of the Israeli Embassy in Ireland, the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024, and why it's crucial to continue resistance efforts during the festive break.Nasser also highlights an Instagram post by Hiero Badge, a Narrm-based writer, which features a map of places of worship in and around Melbourne’s CBD. The map outlines 150m exclusion zones, a move that could affect protesting and organising in public spaces. 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 credit: @freepalestinemelb

Reflections on the past year

Nasser provides commentary on both local and international news, focusing on the ongoing genocide of Palestinians over the past 16 months under occupation. He discusses the release of prisoner hostages, recent ceasefire agreements, and the failure of governments to uphold their international obligations.Nasser also delves into the history of ceasefire agreements from 2006 to 2021, describing how Israel has consistently violated these accords. 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 credit: @freepalestinemelb

Ceasefire. Now what?

Nasser provides commentary and updates on both local and international news, including Israel’s ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories, the Trump-Netanyahu plan to transform Gaza into “the Riviera of the Middle East”, the controversial firing of Antoinette Lattouf, and the political, media attacks on Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah.Nasser also unpacks broader commentary on Zionism’s long-term goals, ethnic cleansing, anti-racism rhetoric, and political ideology. Sign the petition in support of Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah and to stand in defence of intellectual freedom and justice. View here.Write to Jason Clare, Minister for Education, demanding the government uphold academic freedom, and stand against Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. View contact details.To explore Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah’s work, head to linktr.ee/randaabdelfattah.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. 'Don't say you didn't know' performed by VickiAnn. Image credit: @freepalestinemelb

Commentary and updates on Day 490

Nasser provides commentary and updates on both local and international news, including the rise of anti-Palestinian racism, the media’s misrepresentation of Israel’s genocide of Palestinians, Sky News' anti-Semitism summit, and the importance of Palestinian self-determination in the rebuilding of Gaza. For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. Image credit: @freepalestinemelb

What happens beyond a ceasefire?

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

Guest hosts Mai Saif and Lina Breik present this week’s episode in recognition of International Women’s Day 2025.Mai is a Palestinian activist, an organiser with Free Palestine Melbourne, and member of the Palestinian Community Association for Victoria. Lina is a Palestinian-Australian dietitian working in critical care nutrition, founder of Tube Dietitian, and an advocate for the role of nutrition during religious festivities.Mai and Lina discuss what it means to be a Palestinian woman, speaking about their experiences of displacement, dispossession, and their connection to their homeland whilst contending with the impacts of the Israel Occupation Forces. They also acknowledge the resilience of Palestinian women, sharing their personal stories reflecting on how Palestinian women are the backbone of their communities. For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. Better Things performed by Kee'han

The resilience of Palestinian women, with guest hosts Mai Saif and Lina Breik

Nasser speaks with Hiba, an activist and speaker with Sawt Al Sudan and Unimelb for Palestine, on her personal story, the "silent genocide" and displacement of Sudanese people, Sudan’s war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the effects of colonisation and exploitation, and the importance of mutual aid. For more info on the work of Sawt Al Sudan, head to @sawtalsudan.au.Sign the petiton to demand the end of global complacency and isolation of the Sudanese people via change.org. Asli Ana Falastini (Dubstep Edit) performed and produced by Nazo x Deens Image: #HandsOffSudan @sawtalsudan.au

Interview with Hiba, activist with Sawt Al Sudan and Unimelb for Palestine, on the genocide of Sudanese people

Nasser presents a commemoration of Rachel Corrie, an American nonviolence activist, diarist, and member of the pro-Palestinian International Solidarity Movement (ISM). Rachel was killed by an Israeli armoured bulldozer on March 16, 2003, at the age of 23, during the height of the Second Intifada. Nasser shares excerpts from Rachel's writings and audio recordings, where she spoke about nonviolent activism, human rights, and her advocacy for the Palestinian people under occupation. These reflections centred around her personal experiences and the impact of her time in Rafah, Gaza. For more on Rachel, visit rachelcorriefoundation.org.For info on upcoming events and actions, follow APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Catch daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. 'I'd Rather Be Dancing (Rachel Corrie's Song)' performed Jim Page. The lyrics of this song are based on letters Rachel Corrie wrote to her parents before she was tragically killed. Rachel was attempting to prevent the demolition of a Palestinian doctor's home when the incident occurred.

Remembering Rachel Corrie, pro-Palestinian nonviolence activist and diarist

Nasser speaks with Samah Sabawi, an academic, author, poet, and playwright, about her new book Cactus Pear For My Beloved: A Family Story from Gaza. They discuss her writing process, the role of oral testimony in her research, the special relationship she shared with her father throughout, and the power of storytelling in preserving histories. You can find Cactus Pear For My Beloved at samahsabawi.com.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 credit: Close up detail of Sabawi's book 'Cactus Pear For My Beloved'. Used with permission by Penguin Books Australia and Samah Sabawi.

Interview with Samah Sabawi, author of 'Cactus Pear For My Beloved'

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