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Boundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasRebuilding Gaza without Rebuilding Hamas - with Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibGazan-born analyst Ahmed Fouad AlKhatib joins Dr. Rachel Fish for a conversation about Gaza after the war’s “freeze.” He explains why the current deal hasn’t solved core problems, how Hamas is using the pause to re-entrench and terrorize rivals, and why outside power in the form of an international stabilization force with real teeth is the only path to disarmament, reconstruction, and a future for Palestinians that isn’t held hostage by Hamas. Rachel and Ahmed also dig into Qatar and Turkey’s roles, UNRWA’s entanglements, and what Western activists miss when “ending Israeli violence” becomes the only objective...
2025-10-3052 min
Misgav Mideast Horizons PodcastThe Battle for Gaza’s Future – with Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibIn this gripping episode of Mideast Horizons, Asher Fredman speaks with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Gazan analyst and reform advocate now based in Washington, DC, whose family has lived through every stage of Gaza’s tragedy. Ahmed shares his deeply personal story of loss, survival, and determination to speak truth about Hamas’s rule and the grim reality facing ordinary Gazans after the ceasefire.
He describes how Hamas has reasserted its control through brutal retribution and violence, even as Gaza lies in ruins. Al-Khatib offers a sobering assessment of the group’s enduring power and the challenge of bri...
2025-10-221h 03
Call Me Back - with Dan SenorHamas Retakes Gaza - with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib and Joseph BraudeSupport UJA, this episode's sponsor: UJA.orgRegister here for the Live Call me Back event at the Streicker Center on Thursday Oct 23: https://t.co/Y5tCz9uXwoSubscribe here to INSIDE Call me Back: https://inside.arkmedia.orgGift a subscription of Inside Call me Back: http://inside.arkmedia.org/giftsSubscribe to Amit Segal’s newsletter ‘It’s Noon in Israel’: https://arkmedia.org/amitsegal/Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media’s other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: https...
2025-10-2046 min
ABC News DailyHow Hamas 'outfoxed' Netanyahu to keep powerJust days ago, Donald Trump declared we were in the midst of the historic dawn of a new Middle East.But already the peace plan is in doubt, with the US president warning Hamas will be disarmed, perhaps 'violently' if the group fails to do so on its own.Today, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian-American and senior fellow with the Atlantic Council on what Hamas is doing to cling to power.Featured:Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian-American and senior fellow with the Atlantic Council
2025-10-1515 min
Der Zweite GedankeIsrael und Gaza: Hoffnung in Trümmern?Die Debatte mit Natascha Freundel, Ahmed Alkhatib und Amir Tibon „Auf Zerstörung kann Erneuerung folgen.“ (Ahmed Alkhabib) Vor zwei Jahren erlebte Israel das tödlichste Massaker in der Geschichte des Landes. Seit dem 7. Oktober 2023 herrscht Krieg zwischen der Terrorgruppe Hamas und Israel – für den Gaza-Streifen der tödlichste Krieg in seiner Geschichte. Der Angriff der Hamas und die militärische Antwort Israels haben nur Gewalt, unzählige Tote und Verwundete, Zerstörung und Hunger, Entwurzelung und Hass hervorgebracht. „Israel hat meine Familie getötet, aber nicht meine Hoffnung“, sagt der palästinensisch-amerikanische Nahostexperte Ahmed Alkhatib. Haa...
2025-10-0955 min
Unpacking Israeli HistoryAhmed Fouad Alkhatib: Palestinian Statehood and the Power of RecognitionBOOK NOW FOR OUR LA SHOW - Nov 12 at Sinai Temple with special guest Ronen Bergman. Last stop for 2025! Use the coupon code UIH20 to get a discount on your tickets: https://unpacked.bio/UIHLA25
Gaza-born activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib joins Noam Weissman for the series finale and a fierce, heartfelt debate on Palestinian statehood. While they grapple with the meaning and limits of Palestinian statehood, Ahmed shares his vision of “radical pragmatism,” shifting from resistance to nation-building. Ahmed and Noam take a look back at the history and possible transitional paths forward in a conversation grounded in frien...
2025-10-031h 18
Ask Haviv AnythingEpisode 47: Building a new Gaza, with Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibThe day after Trump's release of his 20-point plan for an end to the Gaza war, Haviv sat down with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, Palestinian-American analyst and director of the Atlantic Council's Realign for Palestine project, to discuss what it means.Can Hamas really be disarmed and removed from power in Gaza, as the plan envisions? Can an international force in Gaza succeed where the likes of UNIFIL and countless other international interventions in the region have failed miserably? Who in Palestinian society can push back against Hamas or build out political and military power...
2025-10-031h 09
Radio National BreakfastBreakfast Wrap: Is Trump's Gaza proposal a plan for peace?The White House has released a 20-point plan to end the ongoing war in Gaza, but is it a plan for peace?You'll hear from the ABC's John Lyons, and two different Palestinian perspectives - Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouthi and Gazan-American analyst Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib.Then, a number of unregulated melatonin products sold in Australia have been found to be 400 per cent stronger than advertised, while some had no active melatonin at all. So what's the warning to melatonin users?And local artists, authors, and creatives are gathering at Parliament House today to s...
2025-09-3024 minRadio National BreakfastBreakfast Wrap: Is Trump's Gaza proposal a plan for peace?The White House has released a 20-point plan to end the ongoing war in Gaza, but is it a plan for peace?You'll hear from the ABC's John Lyons, and two different Palestinian perspectives - Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouthi and Gazan-American analyst Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib.Then, a number of unregulated melatonin products sold in Australia have been found to be 400 per cent stronger than advertised, while some had no active melatonin at all. So what's the warning to melatonin users?And local artists, authors, and creatives are gathering at Parliament House today to s...
2025-09-3024 minRadio National BreakfastWhite House unveils 20-point plan to end war in GazaThe White House has unveiled a 20-point plan to end the ongoing war in Gaza. Standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump said the release of the plan represented "potentially one of the greatest days ever in civilisation".Mr Trump also said a peace deal for Gaza is "beyond very close".Guest: Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, Gazan-American analyst and head of the 'Realign for Palestine' project at the Atlantic Council.Producer: Anne Barker
2025-09-2911 min
The Times of Israel Daily BriefingDay 693 - Yossi Klein Halevi: Worse than Disengagement is a one-state 'dissolution'Welcome to The Times of Israel's newest podcast series, Friday Focus. Each Friday, join host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. This Friday, we present a fourth and final installment of our August mini-series centering on the 2005 Disengagement from Gaza. We launched the series with a zoom-out conversation with public intellectual Dr. Micah Goodman, followed by a personal account of life in Gush Katif by former Nezer Hazani resident Anita Tucker and last week, we heard from Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, who shared the perspective of Palestinians wi...
2025-08-2945 min
Friday FocusFriday Focus with Yossi Klein Halevi: Worse than Disengagement is a one-state 'dissolution'Welcome to The Times of Israel's newest podcast series, Friday Focus. Each Friday, join host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. This Friday, we present a fourth and final installment of our August mini-series centering on the 2005 Disengagement from Gaza. We launched the series with a zoom-out conversation with public intellectual Dr. Micah Goodman, followed by a personal account of life in Gush Katif by former Nezer Hazani resident Anita Tucker and last week, we heard from Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, who shared the perspective of Palestinians wi...
2025-08-2945 min
The Times of Israel Daily BriefingDay 686 - Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib: Disengagement through the eyes of a GazanWelcome to The Times of Israel's newest podcast series, Friday Focus. Each Friday, join host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. This Friday, we present a third installment of our August mini-series centering on the 2005 Disengagement from Gaza, following a zoom-out conversation with public intellectual Dr. Micah Goodman and a personal account of life in Gush Katif by former Nezer Hazani resident Anita Tucker. This week, we hear from Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, who shares the perspective of Palestinians within the Gaza Strip and the...
2025-08-2250 min
Friday FocusFriday Focus with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib: Disengagement through the eyes of a GazanWelcome to The Times of Israel's newest podcast series, Friday Focus. Each Friday, join host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. This Friday, we present a third installment of our August mini-series centering on the 2005 Disengagement from Gaza, following a zoom-out conversation with public intellectual Dr. Micah Goodman and a personal account of life in Gush Katif by former Nezer Hazani resident Anita Tucker. This week, we hear from Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, who shares the perspective of Palestinians within the Gaza Strip and the...
2025-08-2250 min
People Jew Wanna KnowAhmed Fouad Alkhatib - Pragmatism for PalestineAhmed Fouad Alkhatib, Palestinian-American activist and leader of Realign For Palestine, closes the Goy You Will Enjoy season. Realign For Palestine aims to cultivate a new generation of Palestinian voices committed to a two-nation solution, nonviolence, and radical pragmatism. Follow Ahmed on X and Instagram @afalkhatib and support Realign For Palestine at https://realignforpalestine.org/Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 04:54 What is Ahmed working on & how is it going? 13:40...
2025-08-131h 05
World According to MasihHamas’s First Victims Were Palestinians : A Conversation with Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibIn this raw and emotional conversation with Palestinian-American writer and policy expert Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib unravels the painful complexities of life under Islamist regimes—from Hamas in Gaza to the Islamic Republic in Iran. Together, we reflect on war trauma, the cost of dissent, and the third path that defies both propaganda and extremism. With heartbreaking personal stories and a deep sense of urgency, we challenge the false binaries of today's activism and offer a new moral clarity for those seeking peace—without appeasement.
🎧 This is not a conversation about sides. It's about survival, justice, and reclaiming the future from those w...
2025-08-081h 15
Jewish Diaspora ReportI Am Surrounded: For The Last Time | Jewish Diaspora ReportJewish Diaspora Report - Episode 164 (Bonus On this bonus episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the recent episode of Jubilee's Surrounded on Youtube called "Debating Resistance" Featuring Gazan Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib and discussing the claims of the Western Useful Idiots who challenged him to a debate. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more! Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSend us a textSupport the show
2025-07-3134 min
State of Tel Aviv, Israel PodcastS3 E37. Humanitarian Horror in GazaThis is the third podcast this week focusing on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. We will be dropping a fourth tomorrow - and interview with the amazing Andrew Fox. And then might catch our breath for a day or two. But as a senior Israeli foreign affairs official commented tonight during a television interview, Israel is dealing with a “diplomatic tsunami.” He has never seen anything like it. In decades. And the reason for this surge in international pressure? The humanitarian crisis in Gaza.There’s no question that Israel has managed this crisis disast...
2025-07-3032 min
Peaced Off!How to Realign for PeaceOrly and Abe are joined by Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib and Melanie Robbins of Realign for Palestine as they discuss Ahmed's appearance on an episode of Jubilee's "Surrounded" and their short documentary, "Waging Peace."
2025-07-2954 minJewish Diaspora ReportI Am Surrounded: Part 3 | Jewish Diaspora ReportJewish Diaspora Report - Episode 164 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the recent episode of Jubilee's Surrounded on Youtube called "Debating Resistance" Featuring Gazan Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib and discussing the claims of the Western Useful Idiots who challenged him to a debate. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more! Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSend us a textSupport the show
2025-07-2831 minJewish Diaspora ReportI Am Surrounded, Again! | Jewish Diaspora ReportJewish Diaspora Report - Episode 163 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the recent episode of Jubilee's Surrounded on Youtube called "Debating Resistance" Featuring Gazan Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib and discussing the claims of the Western Useful Idiots who challenged him to a debate. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more! Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSend us a textSupport the show
2025-07-2126 min
Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish MacdonaldWhat next for the Palestinians?Despite living through continued death, displacement and destruction, Palestinians still dream of a better future.What does that look like for Gazans and people in the West Bank, is a two-state solution still a viable option? And who will lead them after the war?Guest: Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, Gazan-American and nonresident senior fellow with the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council.Recommendations:Geraldine: Emily: I Am Kam, SBS on DemandHamish: I ran DFAT. I hope Elbridge Colby sinks AUKUS for Australia, AFRGet...
2025-07-1841 minJewish Diaspora ReportI Am Surrounded: Debating Useful Idiots | Jewish Diaspora ReportJewish Diaspora Report - Episode 162 On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the recent episode of Jubilee's Surrounded on Youtube called "Debating Resistance" Featuring Gazan Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib and discussing the claims of the Western Useful Idiots who challenged him to a debate. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more! Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSend us a textSupport the show
2025-07-1431 min
The Dispatch PodcastWhat The People of Gaza Actually Think | Interview: Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib (RE-AIR)Originally aired on Oct. 16, 2024.
Palestinian-American activist and resident senior fellow at The Atlantic Council Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib joins Adaam James Levin-Areddy to discuss growing up in the Gaza Strip, the challenge of polling public opinion in Gaza, the future of Palestinian self-governance, whether there is a meaningful contingent in support seeking peace with Israel.
The Agenda:
—The story of Gaza
—Hamas vs. Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)
—October 7
—Breaking down support for Hamas in Gaza
—Palestinian sovereignty and UNRWA
—Do Palestinians want peace?
—The radica...
2025-07-071h 17
People Talk... PoliticsEp. 62 - Visions for a Better Future, with Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibIn this episode, Policy Fellow James Abrahams and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib discuss a vision for a better future. Ahmed grew up in the Middle East, spending time in Gaza during his childhood. He is now a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, where he heads Realign for Palestine. In this podcast, he gives his thoughts on the Israel-Palestine discourse, assesses various barriers to peace, and explains his hopes for what Palestinian statehood might look like.
2025-07-0145 min
Brian Kilmeade ShowTrump brokers Israel-Iran ceasefire… Can it hold?[00:00:00] Jamie Metzl
[00:18:26] Allen West
[00:36:50] Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
[01:13:36] Michael Rubin
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2025-06-242h 02
Uncertain ThingsThe Hope for Gaza (w/ Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib)Is there hope for Palestinians in Gaza after the war? What will happen to Hamas? Does anyone still want a Two State Solution? And will the war with Iran change the game? Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and director of Realign for Palestine, joins Adaam James Levin-Areddy to discuss. Ahmed seeks to refocus the Palestinian mission from armed resistance against Israel to self-governance, independence, and prosperity. He and Adaam debate what this will take, and whether the window for such a vision is closing.Further readings:-On their first conversation...
2025-06-151h 13
SurroundedA Palestinian Who Doesn’t Agree With Protestors | Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib Surrounded Follow-UpJohn Regalado sits down with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, to revisit the most heated moments of his Surrounded debate with 20 Pro-Palestine protesters. They discuss his experience being at the centre of the Surrounded format, some of the most polarizing aspects of the pro-Palestine movement, and the difficulty of threading the path between both sides.
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2025-06-1540 min
Surrounded20 Pro-Palestine Protestors vs Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibAhmed Alkhatib steps into the circle, challenging 20 Pro-Palestine protestors with four divisive claims: October 7th was a disaster that opened the worst chapter in Palestinian history, armed resistance will get Palestinians nowhere, angry protests in the West are not helpful, and being pro-Palestine necessitates accepting a free Palestine side by side next to Israel. Will his arguments hold, or will the group shut him down? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-06-081h 47
The Turbulent World with James M. DorseyTo counter Hamas, Israel backs Gazan criminalsIsrael’s throttling of aid for Gaza is as much about weaponizing food and other essential goods as it is about eventually installing a post-war Palestinian administration empathetic to Israeli concerns.
Similarly, Israel’s refusal to end the war intends to create space for an alternative to Hamas to emerge as the group’s popularity in Gaza hits rock bottom.
So is Israel’s sidelining of the United Nations, despite its decades of experience in delivering aid to Gaza and extensive infrastructure in the Strip.
An outspoken Palestinian American Hamas critic who lost 33 relatives in the Gaza war, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib...
2025-06-0613 min
The Jordan Syatt PodcastPalestinian Man From Gaza EXPOSES Hamas and IsraelIn this episode of The Jordan Syatt Podcast, I speak with a Palestinian man from Gaza, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib (IG: @afalkhatib) about The Israel-Palestine War in Gaza.Ahmed is a Palestinian-American humanitarian activist and peace advocate. When he was 11, he survived an Israeli airstrike that killed 2 of his friends. He has now lost 33 relatives in the ongoing war, and yet he continues to be an outspoken voice searching for peace on both sides. Ahmed offers a unique and powerful perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and I’m excited to explore his personal story, unpack the realities of th...
2025-06-042h 26
State of Tel Aviv, Israel PodcastS3 E22. Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib: How October 7 Changed His Life - Part 2In this second episode of my recent interview with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, we begin by discussing his reaction to the horror of October 7. Within minutes of hearing and reading reports of the Hamas atrocities, he said he knew that this would result in total disaster for Hamas as well as the people of the Gaza Strip. He decided to pivot in his very comfortable life and job to immerse himself in explaining and advocating the conundrum of Gazans. Alkhatib is adamant that the majority of the people living in the Strip hate Hamas. And now they are...
2025-05-2435 min
H3 PodcastIt's Time For Me To Listen... - H3 Show #151On this episode of The H3 Show we talk about McLovin & Love's thoughts on eggs, Ethan gets confronted by Olivia about his Justin Bieber take. Later, we speak with Palestinian activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib about his vision on moving forward to a brighter future for Gaza and the Palestinian people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-05-243h 57
State of Tel Aviv, Israel PodcastS3 E21. Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib: From Campus Radical to Radical Pragmatist - Part 1Like so many of us, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib’s life took a hairpin turn on October 7, 2023. Until age 15, he lived in the Gaza Strip. He then attended high school in the U.S. on an exchange program and has never left. Ahmed has returned to Gaza often over the decades and still has many family members living there. After October 7, he left his old life in California and relocated in Washington D.C. Since that time he has emerged as a leading intellectual activist articulating an alternate Palestinian view, which he says is far truer to reality. Ah...
2025-05-2444 min
The GistRealign for PalestineAhmed Fouad Alkhatib, founder of Realign for Palestine and a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, joins to discuss his effort to reframe Palestinian advocacy around coexistence and accountability. He critiques both Hamas and Israel, pushes for reform within the diaspora, and draws a sharp ideological comparison between Hamas and ISIS. Plus, a defense of the “beneficent billionaires,” spotlighting Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg for their under appreciated life-saving philanthropy—including tens of thousands of lives saved from drowning. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://adv...
2025-05-2334 min
JTS Expanding the ConversationAhmed Fouad AlkhatibWhat does it mean to be both a witness and a bridge in a time of war? In this powerful episode, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib—a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and a Palestinian American raised in Gaza—shares his story of survival, loss, and conviction. Speaking at the Israel at a Crossroads convening, Ahmed explores the personal and collective traumas that shape Palestinian life today, including the devastating impact of the current war on his own family. Refusing the binaries that dominate public discourse, Ahmed pushes for a third space—one grounded in mutual empathy, moral courage, and an unf...
2025-05-2231 min
The Comedy Cellar: Live from the TableAhmed Fouad Akhatib on Hamas, Israel and the Fight for PeaceAhmed Fouad Alkhatib is the head of Realign For Palestine, a project of the Atlantic Council, where he is a resident senior fellow. He is a Gaza native and a political analyst who writes extensively on strategic affairs in the Middle East.
Links to what was referenced in this episode:
https://x.com/trackingisrael/status/1877801096275431758
and
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/dec/18/jabaliya-refugee-camp-gaza-destruction-idf
2025-05-161h 30
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2025-05-131h 10
As The World ChurnsWhat A New Era Of Corruption Means For AmericaOn this episode of As the World Churns, Andy and Danielle dig into Trump’s latest grift involving a private jet from Qatar and the outrageous arrest of Newark’s mayor by ICE. They connect the dots on corruption, crackdowns, and creeping authoritarianism. Later, Mollie Wilson O’Reilly stops by to talk about what it means to have an American pope, and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib shares a powerful personal perspective on Gaza and what real advocacy for Palestinians should look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-131h 11
Where It All StartsNetanyahu Threatens to Escalate War In GazaPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel was 'on the eve of a forceful entry to Gaza.' His announcement came just hours after his security cabinet approved a plan to seize and occupy the Gaza Strip indefinitely and move hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to Gaza's southern region. It also came less than two weeks before President Donald Trump is scheduled to head to the Middle East for talks with Arab leaders. Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council where he heads the 'Realign For Palestine' project, talks about what Israel's threats of escalation...
2025-05-0624 min
What A DayNetanyahu Threatens to Escalate War In GazaPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel was 'on the eve of a forceful entry to Gaza.' His announcement came just hours after his security cabinet approved a plan to seize and occupy the Gaza Strip indefinitely and move hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to Gaza's southern region. It also came less than two weeks before President Donald Trump is scheduled to head to the Middle East for talks with Arab leaders. Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council where he heads the 'Realign For Palestine' project, talks about what Israel's threats of...
2025-05-0624 min
Call Me Back - with Dan SenorGazans Rise Up Against Hamas — with Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibPlease follow this link to subscribe to SAPIR, a quarterly publication edited by Bret Stephens: sapirjournal.org/dansenorWatch Call me Back on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: https://arkmedia.org/Dan on X: https://x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenorArk Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkmediaorgUpcoming Event Notice: Dan Senor will be delivering this year’s State of World Jewry Address at the 92nd Street Y...
2025-03-3157 minUnpacking Israeli HistoryHamas, Israel, and the Future of Gaza: A Conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkatib (Part 2)Host Noam Weissman continues a powerful conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian voice offering deep, honest insights into Gaza’s past, present, and future. In part 2, Ahmed shares personal stories, critiques both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, and offers a compelling vision for a post-Hamas Gaza. From the rise of Hamas, the failure of Palestinian governance, and the missed opportunity to build a thriving Palestinian state, to the devastating impact of October 7th, this episode explores the complexities behind one of the world’s most misunderstood regions.Ahmed Fouad Alkatib is the director of R...
2025-03-2559 min
The Patrick Madrid ShowThe Patrick Madrid Show: March 20, 2025 - Hour 3Patrick engages in compelling conversations and uncovers the truths that matter as he tackles big questions from faith perspectives on cremation within the Catholic Church to unraveling complex geopolitical issues in the Middle East. He addresses the controversial narratives surrounding Israel and Palestine. Patrick from Newton Falls, OH – How do I reconcile the Body being a temple of the Holy Spirit with Cremation? (00:38) Joseph - How much detail should I get into when talking about hell with young kids? (08:08) Anna Lisa - My sister wants to become a Muslim. How do I handle this and stay pos...
2025-03-2049 min
CAFE InsiderBonus: Trump’s Dangerous Approach to Russia-UkraineIn this bonus from Stay Tuned, former US Ambassador Dennis Ross, Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour, and Gazan-American writer Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib discuss President Trump’s recent approach to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
2025-03-1307 min
Stay Tuned with PreetRebuilding Gaza with Trump in Charge (with Dennis Ross, Karim Sadjadpour & Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib)What are the real prospects for rebuilding Gaza? And what would it take to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East? Preet is joined by Dennis Ross, the former US Ambassador and peace negotiator; Karim Sadjadpour, an expert on Iran and the Arab world; and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Gazan-American writer and analyst who grew up in Gaza City, and moved to the US as a teenager. Plus, Preet addresses President Trump’s controversial executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie. You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE...
2025-03-131h 20CAFE InsiderBonus: Trump’s Dangerous Approach to Russia-UkraineIn this bonus from Stay Tuned, former US Ambassador Dennis Ross, Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour, and Gazan-American writer Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib discuss President Trump’s recent approach to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
2025-03-1307 min
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsHandle the Truth - with Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibAs Israel mourns the return of four hostage bodies, pressure mounts ahead of negotiations for the next stage of the deal. Meanwhile, Donald Trump lays out his vision for Gaza in a bizarre, AI-generated video. At the same time, new IDF investigations into October 7th reveal years of misreading Hamas, leaving southern Israel dangerously exposed.Yonit and Jonathan speak with Ahmed Fouad Al-Khatib, an expert on Hamas, to understand what Gazans really want—and how perceptions on the ground differ vastly from those imagined in Tel Aviv or New York.Plus: a literary Chutzpah and a...
2025-02-281h 10
Sulha - Israel, Palestine & Beyond.A Palestinian & Israeli speak feat. Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibSend us a textJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, Palestinian American humanitarian activist. We’ll explore his vision for peace, his personal journey, and the critical issues facing Gaza today. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion!Get in touch with Ahmed:https://x.com/afalkhatibSulha Socialshttps://linktr.ee/theSulha▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Adar’s Socialshttps://linktr.ee/adarw▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/sulhaPayPal: https://paypal.me/AdarW?locale.x=en_USSupport the show
2025-02-071h 45
Students of HumanitiesRadio Palestine episode 2: Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib"What kind of resistance leads to more loss of land, death, and destruction?” -Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibCould you imagine a voice from Gaza asking this provocative question? This week, we welcome Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian-American activist and political analyst daring to propose pragmatic solutions to the Israel/Palestine conflict. In a landscape often defined by entrenched positions, Alkhatib is not afraid to break taboos: he offers a hand to anyone willing to seek peace, while challenging the narrative surrounding activism. Alkhatib is a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, a writer and analyst who gre...
2025-01-3051 min
The New Arab VoiceA Most Welcome Ceasefire: Israel, Hamas, and Gaza's futureA ceasefire has finally been agreed between Israel and Hamas. The news came as a great relief to the people of Gaza, but many questions regarding the deal still remain.This week on The New Arab Voice podcast we look at the details of the ceasefire deal. When will Israeli forces leave Gaza, what are the terms of the prisoner swaps, and what does it say about reconstruction. Additionally, we explore why the ceasefire deal was agreed now and not six months ago, what does the future hold for Hamas in Gaza, can Ne...
2025-01-2540 min
Michael Scott - Thinking Out Loud (Podcast)Hostage Release, Ceasefire And The InaugurationI recorded this on January 20, 2025. It’s a day after the first 3 hostages were released from Gaza as part of the recently brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. It’s also the inauguration of America’s 47th president Donald J. Trump. Between the emotional high of the return of 3 young women from captivity in Gaza, concerns about freed terrorists, the future in Gaza and trepidation about a second Trump presidency it’s a real emotional roller coaster.My Article - “Innocents in Gaza”https://mslipkin.substack.com/p/innocents-in-gazaAhmed Fouad Alkhatib on Twitter and Facebookhttp...
2025-01-2034 min
Unclassified With Preston Stewart and Ben WheelerUnclassified #9: Trump's Donroe Doctrine - Canada, Greenland, PanamaIn this episode of the Unclassified Podcast, Preston Stewart and Ben Wheeler discuss Donald Trump's imperial ambitions to take control of Canada, Greenland, Panama, and Mexico. They also engage with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a senior fellow at the Atlanta Council, to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the role of Hamas, and the complexities surrounding ceasefire negotiations. The conversation delves into the implications of hostages in the conflict, the future of Hamas, and the international reactions to the situation. The discussion highlights the challenges of achieving peace in a region marked by deep-seated tensions and conflicting interests. This conversation...
2025-01-101h 55
The Al-Ma'idah Initiative PodcastPalestinian from Gaza wants peace with IsraelOn this episode of the Al-Ma'idah initiative we talk to Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian from Gaza who has lost over 29 relatives since October 7th. He shares about his hopes for his people and the difficulty of working for peace in a tribalistic world.
2024-12-1653 min
TRIGGERnometryIsrael Killed My Family But I Want Peace - Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibAhmed Fouad Alkhatib is a Palestinian American humanitarian activist and blogger.*Follow Ahmed on social media: https://x.com/afalkhatib | Sponsor: Monetary Metals - Buy gold and earn interest on it! https://monetary-metals.com/triggernometry/*Sponsor: Mint Mobile - To get your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/TRIGGER Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Substack! https://triggernometry.substack.com/OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here:Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76s...
2024-11-241h 40
Der Mena-TalkPalästinensischer Brückenbauer mit Vision: Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib im Gespräch mit Maya ZehdenEnglish Content
Im Gespräch mit Maya Zehden erläutert Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib sein Ziel, einen Palästinenserstaat an der Seite Israels zu errichten, der die über die Nachbarländer verstreuten Palästinenser aufnimmt.
Die Familie von Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib stammt ursprünglich aus dem Gazastreifen. Erst 2005, im Alter von fünfzehn Jahren, lernte er bei einem Kulturaustauschprogramm in den USA zum ersten Mal Juden und Israelis kennen. Er beantragte politisches Asyl und lebt seitdem in den USA, wo er im vergangenen Jahr den Masterabschluss in Geheimdienststudien an der American Military University absolvierte.
Alkhatibs Hauptthema ist die politische und humanitäre Lage i...
2024-11-1649 min
The Z3 PodcastEp 3: Gazan-American & Jewish-Israeli Examine Hamas Polls and Building a New Future for the RegionIn this third powerful conversation in our special video series, Z3 host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman sits down with Gazan-American activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib to tackle the intricate layers of identity, misinformation, and hope in the Israel-Gaza conflict. They begin with Ahmed’s insights into life under Hamas rule in Gaza, sharing the day-to-day struggles of Palestinians caught in the crossfire. The conversation explores the often-overlooked influence of propaganda and misinformation—particularly around polling data and public opinion—while underscoring the impact these narratives have on both Palestinian lives and international perspectives. Ahmed’s call for international support that empowers Palestin...
2024-11-041h 06
Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcastDoes Sinwar’s death provide an off-ramp for the war in Gaza?What next for the war in the Middle East following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?Guest: Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, Palestinian American, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council
2024-10-1815 minThe Dispatch PodcastWhat The People of Gaza Actually Think | Interview: Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibPalestinian-American activist and resident senior fellow at The Atlantic Council Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib joins Adaam James Levin-Areddy to discuss growing up in the Gaza Strip, the challenge of polling public opinion in Gaza, the future of Palestinian self-governance, whether there is a meaningful contingent in support seeking peace with Israel.The Agenda:—The story of Gaza—Hamas vs. Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)—October 7—Breaking down support for Hamas in Gaza—Palestinian sovereignty and UNRWA—Do Palestinians want peace?—The radicalism of the moderate voiceSho...
2024-10-161h 16
Secrets and Spies Podcast: Espionage | Global Issues | Current AffairsEspresso Martini | Gaza After a Year of War, Iran’s Criminal Alliances, Russia’s Arctic Intrigues, and Tom Clancy’s LegacyIn this episode of Espresso Martini, Chris and Matt discuss a new public opinion poll revealing a sharp decline in Palestinian support for Hamas after a brutal year of war in Gaza. They also explore Iran’s troubling alliances with criminal organizations to carry out assassinations in the West, and Russia’s use of a remote Norwegian town in the Arctic as a laboratory for hybrid warfare. Lastly, 40 years after The Hunt for Red October, they reflect on the enduring legacy of Tom Clancy, whose work continues to shape military fiction and public perceptions of global conflict. Tune in for a co...
2024-10-121h 21
AI Article ReadingsA year later - By Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibAI reading of A year later - By Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib.https://www.slowboring.com/p/a-year-later?r=67y1h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askwhocastsai.substack.com/subscribe
2024-10-0720 min
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib (Oct. 4)FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a native of Gaza, and Resident Senior Fellow at The Atlantic Council.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/
2024-10-0428 min
The Z3 PodcastEp 2: Gazan-American & Jewish-Israeli Discuss Hostage Families, Activism, and TribalismWelcome to episode 2 of our special series of conversations between Z3 founder and podcast host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman and Palestinian writer and peace activist, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib.
In this episode, Ahmed reflects on his recent trip to Washington, DC, where he met with hostage families and U.S. officials and he shares the impact of those interactions on his vision for peace. He and Amitai discuss the internal politics of Gaza as Ahmed questions misleading polling data that suggests widespread support for Hamas in Gaza and highlights the cognitive dissonance caused by years of isolation and propaganda. Despite the...
2024-09-161h 20
The Z3 PodcastEp.1: Gazan-American & Jewish-Israeli Discuss October 7, War, & Paths to PeaceContent Advisory: Please note that this episode discusses challenging themes including graphic description of wartime deaths.
Listen as we launch a special series of conversations between Z3 founder and podcast host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a passionate activist for Gazans and Palestinians. Amitai served in the IDF from 2005-2009 in Gaza, while Ahmed is an outspoken voice for the future of the Palestinian people. In 2015, he started an not-for-profit organization whose goal was to build an internationally-run, Israeli-approved airport airfield to facilitate the movement of people in and out in cargo without Hamas having...
2024-08-211h 09
Let's Talk: The Jewish Chronicle PodcastA conversation with a Gazan who lost family in the warThis week, Jake talks to Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian-American writer and peace activist. In 2001, Ahmed was caught up in an Israeli airstrike as a child in 2001, where he lost three of his friends. In the current war in Gaza, he has also tragically lost family and friends. During this conversation, the pair discuss possibilities for peace in the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-1636 minLet's Talk: The Jewish Chronicle PodcastA conversation with a Gazan who lost family in the warThis week, Jake talks to Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian-American writer and peace activist. In 2001, Ahmed was caught up in an Israeli airstrike as a child in 2001, where he lost three of his friends. In the current war in Gaza, he has also tragically lost family and friends. During this conversation, the pair discuss possibilities for peace in the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-1636 min
Lost DebateTrump's Bad Day, Vance v. Walz, Israel/Gaza WarRavi kicks off the show by tackling Trump’s Mar-A-Lago press conference and Joe Rogan's endorsement of RFK Jr.Next, Ravi welcomes Isaac Saul from Tangle and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a senior fellow at The Atlantic and a U.S. citizen from Gaza, to discuss the current state of the presidential race. They debate Kamala Harris's choice of Tim Walz as her running mate, examine the pro-Palestinian movement’s reaction, and explore why Harris did not choose Josh Shapiro.Finally, Ravi, Ahmed, and Isaac turn to the escalations in the Gaza War since Hamas leader Isma...
2024-08-091h 02
Lost DebateAn Israeli and a GazanHunter Biden was convicted on all three counts in his federal gun trial this week. Ravi takes stock of the verdict and President Biden’s response before diving into the secret recordings of Supreme Court Justices Alito and Roberts, the new partnership between OpenAI and Apple, why to pay attention to foreign political interference in Canada, and what’s behind Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s increased unpopularity.Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar says civilian casualties are “necessary sacrifices” and a new op-ed in the Wall Street Journal accuses the International Criminal Court of “brazen” anti-Israel bias. Ravi shares his take on bo...
2024-06-121h 29
The Audio BrowserThe 11th Plague - with Fania Oz-Salzberger & Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib Podcast: Unholy: Two Jews on the News (LS 54 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: The 11th Plague - with Fania Oz-Salzberger & Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibPub date: 2024-04-19Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn an episode recorded before Israel’s reported targeting of Iranian sites in the early hours of Friday morning, Yonit and Jonathan discuss the ongoing fallout from Iran’s attack on Israel six days earlier — assessing the arguments and dilemmas that have gripped Israel’s policymakers. Plus: a conversation about the future for Israeli...
2024-04-271h 20
Lost DebateThe View From GazaRavi is joined by Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a U.S. citizen from Gaza and a Middle East political analyst, for a deep dive into the Israel-Palestine conflict. Ravi and Ahmed look at the historical context of the region, including the failures of previous peace attempts and the rise of Hamas, before turning to the present day, where they reflect on the past six months of war, its impact on civilians, and what a path forward could look like.Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 321-200-0570
2024-04-201h 06
Unholy: Two Jews on the NewsThe 11th Plague - with Fania Oz-Salzberger & Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibIn an episode recorded before Israel’s reported targeting of Iranian sites in the early hours of Friday morning, Yonit and Jonathan discuss the ongoing fallout from Iran’s attack on Israel six days earlier — assessing the arguments and dilemmas that have gripped Israel’s policymakers. Plus: a conversation about the future for Israelis and Palestinians when the current war in Gaza is finally over, with Israeli scholar and thinker Fania Oz-Salzberger and Palestinian writer and analyst Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib. And, of course, some thoughts for the seder table as Pesach, or Passover, approaches Follow us on Instagra...
2024-04-191h 20
Yasmine Mohammed PodcastAhmed Fouad Alkhatib: Growing up in GazaAhmed Fouad Alkhatib is an American writer and analyst who grew up in Gaza City which he left in 2005 as a teenage exchange student. He writes extensively on Gaza’s political and humanitarian affairs and has been an outspoken critic of Hamas and a promoter of coexistence and peace as the only path forward between Palestinians and Israelis. Alkhatib has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a Master’s in intelligence and national security studies. His writing has been published in U.S. and Israeli outlets, and his opinions and comments have been featured in international press.
2024-03-182h 36
EconTalkVoices from Gaza (with Ahmed Alkhatib)Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib spent much of his childhood in Gaza before becoming an American citizen. He has lost dozens of family members and both his childhood homes in Israel's war in Gaza. But he hasn't lost hope for peace and the future of the Palestinian people. Listen as he describes the reality of life in Gaza under Hamas rule, and what he believes most Gazans think of Hamas. He also shares his thoughts on how to save Israel's hostages, and how Palestinians can thrive once the war is over.
2024-03-181h 12
Unapologetic: The Third NarrativeEpisode 13: A Gazan American Speaks | Part 2This episode is part two of the hosts' conversation with analyst and activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib. In this episode, Ahmed tells the ins and outs of his experience attending UNRWA schools and gives his own analysis of Hamas and the current war. Follow us on Instagram: @thirdnarrativeSubscribe to us on Patreon: ThirdNarrativeFor more info on Third Narrative, visit our Linktree or uttn.net
2024-03-151h 19
Unapologetic: The Third NarrativeEpisode 12: A Gazan American speaks | Part 1On this episode of Unapologetic, Amira and Ibrahim host guest Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Gazan American analyst who has recently gained popularity for his anti-Hamas sentiments in addition to his honest criticism of Israel. Join our hosts and their guest as they delve into the upbringing and brutal reality of being a Gazan. Follow us on Instagram: @thirdnarrativeSubscribe to us on Patreon: ThirdNarrativeFor more info on Third Narrative, visit our Linktree or uttn.net
2024-03-1158 min
Youristics41. Ahmed Fouad AlkhatibAhmed Fouad Alkhatib is a Middle East political analyst. He lives in the US but he has a large family in Gaza, where he spent parts of his youth.
He has a master’s degree in intelligence studies from American Military University. He has written and contributed extensively to publications on Gaza’s affairs in U.S., Israeli, Jewish and Arab outlets.
00:00 Introduction
02:11 Life in Gaza
03:42 Concerns and Sleepless Nights
06:11 Impact of Bombings on Family Homes
07:15 Loss of Family Members
09:03 Dealing with Tragedy
10:02 Failed Leadership
13:26 War Crimes
16:21 War of Ideas
18:20 Failed Palestinian Leadership
22:02 Opportunity for Change
27:11 Gaza as a Mode...
2024-02-221h 55
What Next | Daily News and AnalysisThe Attack on RafahIsraeli Defense Forces have extended their campaign to Rafah, the southern-most city in Gaza, and where many Gazans have been gathering to escape the war. Guest: Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, Middle East political analyst, founder and executive director of Project Unified AssistanceIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up no...
2024-02-1525 min