Christians4Palestine
From Ireland to Palestine Podcasts
Improve your understanding of the history of the Palestinian conflict in addition to current developments and thinking of experts in this area.
Joe Glenton, former British soldier, author, and journalist who went AWOL after refusing to return to the war in Afghanistan. Joe speaks about his personal journey from serving in the military to becoming an outspoken critic of UK foreign policy, and how those experiences shape his perspective on Palestine today. In this powerful conversation, we explore war, resistance, and the importance of solidarity between struggles — from Ireland to Palestine and beyond.
Joe Glenton
Ahmed Alnaouq, a Palestinian journalist and activist from Gaza. Ahmed is the co-founder of We Are Not Numbers, a platform amplifying the voices of young Palestinians through storytelling, and has also worked on projects bridging narratives between Palestinians and Israelis. After tragically losing 21 family members in an Israeli airstrike in 2023, Ahmed has dedicated himself even more to ensuring Palestinian experiences are heard and remembered. We discuss his journey, the power of storytelling in resistance, and how personal loss shapes his mission to turn lives reduced to “numbers” back into voices with names and stories.
Ahmed Alnaouq
Gerry Carroll, MLA for West Belfast with People Before Profit. Gerry shares his long-standing support for the Palestinian struggle and reflects on how international solidarity is central to his political work. We discuss the shared experiences of colonialism and resistance between Ireland and Palestine, the role of grassroots movements in challenging oppression, and why political pressure and activism here at home matter for those living under occupation.
Gerry Carroll
Jake from Belfast punk band The Shan Vans. We talk about the band’s music, their political roots, and how art and activism come together in their work. Jake reflects on his personal experience travelling to the West Bank, the daily realities he witnessed, and the deep parallels between Ireland and Palestine. We explore the shared history of colonialism, why solidarity matters, and the role music can play in amplifying voices of resistance and hope.
Jake from The Shan Vans
Professor John Barry of Queen’s University Belfast about the often-overlooked environmental consequences of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. From the destruction of water and energy infrastructure to the poisoning of land, air, and sea, the assault has created an environmental catastrophe with long-term consequences for public health and ecological survival. Professor Barry draws on his expertise in environmental politics and justice to highlight how war and occupation devastate not only human lives but entire ecosystems. We explore the connections between ecological collapse and colonial violence, and why environmental justice must be part of the wider struggle for Palestinian freedom.
Professor John Barry
Jonathan Purcell is Senior Public Affairs Officer at the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians and has expertise in public affairs, policy, communications and campaigning. He has worked across the NGO sector on policy areas including climate justice, interfaith relations, democratic participation and disability advocacy.
Jonathan Purcell
Podcast 10 features local activist and humanitarian Marie McNally. From her grassroots organising and international solidarity work to her recent arrest in Belfast, Marie shares powerful insights on resistance, resilience, and the growing movement for justice in Palestine. We discuss the connections between struggles in Ireland and Palestine, the importance of community action, and why voices like hers are vital in keeping these conversations alive.
Marie McNally
Podcast 9
In this episode, we explore the struggle for Palestinian liberation through the framework of human rights law. Dr Shahd Hammouri — a lecturer and legal scholar who has worked on cases before some of the world’s highest courts — joins us alongside Saleh Hijazi, a senior member of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement and former Amnesty International campaigner.
Dr Shahd Hammouri
Saleh Hizazi
