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The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- On Tuesday, the Senate Intelligence Committee voted to advance Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to Director of National Intelligence. The vote was 9 to 8 along party lines—with Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Todd Young (R-IN) voting for approval despite rumors of hesitancy. 3:30pm- From the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order which would end U.S. involvement with the United Nations Human Rights Council and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Last year, there were numerous reports documenting UNRWA's close ties to Hamas. President Trump also addressed China's retaliatory tariffs, reports he will dismantle the Department of Education, DOGE actively reducing the size of government, and the importance of protecting American sovereignty.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- From the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order which would end U.S. involvement with the United Nations Human Rights Council and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Last year, there were numerous reports documenting UNRWA's close ties to Hamas. President Trump also addressed China's retaliatory tariffs, reports he will dismantle the Department of Education, DOGE actively reducing the size of government, and the importance of protecting American sovereignty. 4:15pm- Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that El Salvador president offered to house dangerous criminals from gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua—which President Donald Trump recently designated as foreign terror organizations. 4:30pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to a new report which indicates 38% of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents were, at one point, investigating January 6th related crimes. Plus, what do women REALLY want? A new survey indicates strong, wealthy men are still preferred—shocking! And Dr. Reilly says that President Donald Trump should award Stanford economist Dr. Thomas Sowell with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (02/04/2025): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, the Senate Intelligence Committee voted to advance Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to Director of National Intelligence. The vote was 9 to 8 along party lines—with Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Todd Young (R-IN) voting for approval despite rumors of hesitancy. 3:30pm- From the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order which would end U.S. involvement with the United Nations Human Rights Council and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Last year, there were numerous reports documenting UNRWA's close ties to Hamas. President Trump also addressed China's retaliatory tariffs, reports he will dismantle the Department of Education, DOGE actively reducing the size of government, and the importance of protecting American sovereignty. 4:05pm- From the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order which would end U.S. involvement with the United Nations Human Rights Council and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Last year, there were numerous reports documenting UNRWA's close ties to Hamas. President Trump also addressed China's retaliatory tariffs, reports he will dismantle the Department of Education, DOGE actively reducing the size of government, and the importance of protecting American sovereignty. 4:15pm- Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that El Salvador president offered to house dangerous criminals from gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua—which President Donald Trump recently designated as foreign terror organizations. 4:30pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to a new report which indicates 38% of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents were, at one point, investigating January 6th related crimes. Plus, what do women REALLY want? A new survey indicates strong, wealthy men are still preferred—shocking! And Dr. Reilly says that President Donald Trump should award Stanford economist Dr. Thomas Sowell with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. 5:05pm- Speaking with the press from the Oval Office alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump said he would like Jordan and Egypt to take in Palestinians displaced from Gaza. 5:20pm- Is New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy terrified of the Trump Administration? During a recent interview, Murphy revealed an undocumented migrant currently lives at his home—and dared the Trump Administration to “come in to try to get her.” A representative for the governor insisted that Murphy's words were “misinterpreted.” 5:35pm- While speaking from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump said that if Iran assassinates him, he has left instructions to “obliterate” them and that “there would be nothing left.” 5:40pm- Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) said that people will die if the Trump Administration pulls funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Rich and Matt wonder: how many people will die if we don't spend $70,000 in taxpayer money on D.E.I. musicals in Ireland? 6:05pm- Don't say “Super Bowl” + Rich doesn't check his emails. 6:10pm- On Tuesday, the Senate Intelligence Committee voted to advance Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to Director of National Intelligence. The vote was 9 to 8 along party lines—with Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Todd Young (R-IN) voting for approval despite rumors of hesitancy. 6:15pm- Speaking from the Senate floor, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA)—a doctor—explained why he has voted to advance Robert Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. 6:20pm- “If Presidents Can't Control Executive Agencies, Elections Are Fake.” In her article for The Federalist, Joy Pullman notes that Democrats are hypocritically suggesting that Donald Trump can't create a new executive department (like DOGE), while s ...

In this hard-hitting episode of Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael, we welcome Chris Gunness, former Director of Communications and Advocacy for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), to discuss Israel's controversial ban on UNRWA and its far-reaching consequences for both Palestinians and Israelis. With the Knesset's legislation poised to expel UNRWA from Jerusalem and restrict its humanitarian operations, the episode delves into the grave repercussions of this move, including its impact on over 63,000 Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem and the broader implications for regional stability. Gunness breaks down how this decision not only undermines UNRWA's vital services, such as education, healthcare, and food aid, but also sets the stage for the de facto annexation of Jerusalem in violation of international law, as highlighted by the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) recent ruling. Tune in for a compelling discussion that unpacks the complex layers of this issue and why it's not only a humanitarian crisis but also a political and moral one that could harm not only Palestinians but also Israel itself. We will discuss Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem in the course of this conversation and Chris will answer questions about some of the attacks that have been made on UNRWA in the past year. This is a must-listen episode for those seeking a deeper understanding of the intersection between international law, humanitarian aid, and the ongoing conflict in Israel-Palestine. Don't miss it!

Segment 1: Dr. Anthony Harper on Israel and Responses from the State Department Dr. Anthony Harper joins Dr. Chaps to discuss recent developments regarding Israel and the responses he's received from the State Department. Dr. Harper shares insights from his firsthand conversations and addresses the implications of U.S. policy on Israel's security and regional stability. We'll pray for wisdom for leaders and peace for the region as these critical issues are navigated. Segment 2: Major General Speaks Out on UNRWA In a surprising turn, Dr. Harper secures a statement from a Major General in uniform regarding the controversial United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Dr. Chaps and Dr. Harper explore the implications of the General's position and what it means for U.S. policy and international perspectives on aid and security in the Middle East. Join us as we pray for discernment and clarity on this complex topic. Segment 3: Addressing Homelessness and Veterans' Issues Dr. Harper also brings his questions about homelessness and veterans to the forefront, obtaining responses that shed light on these urgent issues. Dr. Chaps will discuss the importance of supporting our veterans and addressing homelessness within our communities. We'll pray for solutions, compassion, and resources to uplift those who have served and are now in need. Get free alerts at http://PrayInJesusName.org © 2024, Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD. Airs on NRB TV, Direct TV Ch.378, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, GoogleTV, Smart TV, iTunes and www.PrayInJesusName.org

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: A critical warning about U.S. air-defense missile stockpiles running low, as global conflicts push demand to the breaking point. Could America be left vulnerable if another crisis unfolds? Israel escalates its response to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), accusing it of links to terrorist groups. This bold move has triggered concerns from the U.S. and backlash from the international community. Russia launches fresh nuclear drills, test-firing long-range missiles in a simulation of a "massive" nuclear retaliation. And in today's Back of the Brief: Paranoia grips Pyongyang as North Korea tightens security to protect Kim Jong Un from potential assassination threats. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com  Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an exclusive interview with ‘Mehdi Unfiltered,' the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, speaks to Mehdi on the threats that face both Palestinians in Gaza and his own organization. “I don't know how much worse it can become, I have to say, we are losing and we are lacking words to describe the situation,” says Lazzarini. UNRWA is currently fighting a polio outbreak in Gaza, but a successful vaccination campaign there is nearly impossible given Israel's bombardment. “This is a communicable disease which doesn't know any border and could also spread in the entire region, including Israel,” Lazzarini tells Mehdi. In addition to disease, UNRWA faces repeated Israeli attempts at dismantling their entire organization. From accusations that staffers took part in the Oct. 7 attack, to allegations that Hamas builds tunnels under UNRWA schools.“I do not have the military expertise to look at what's underneath the entire Gaza Strip… All these allegations need to be investigated. First, we need to investigate the killing of the UN staff,” says Lazzarini. Watch the full conversation above to hear what the Commissioner-General also has to say about war crimes in Gaza.Also on the show: why can't U.S. news organizations get their coverage of Donald Trump right? Mehdi is joined by journalist and author Wajahat Ali as well as former chief speechwriter to President Jimmy Carter, James Fallows, to talk about it. The conversation includes Ali calling for “fact checkers to retire for this election cycle,” Fallows on the “failure of imagination” among liberal white journalists, and a dark joke about detention camps from one of the two that we'll leave for them to tell. Then there is Afghanistan, where the situation for women and minorities gets worse by the day, under Taliban rule, but which is being ignored by much of our mainstream media.“What we see today in Afghanistan is gender apartheid. Women have been erased from public life. Their basic rights have been taken away from them,” Ali Maisam Nazary, Head of Foreign Relations for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF), tells Mehdi on this week's show.Watch the full interview to hear more on the status of women in Afghanistan. Mehdi also challenges Nazary on the fighting in the Panjshir Valley, the NRF's record in the last government, and the difficulties that lie ahead. If you're a paid subscriber, be sure to let us know what you think in the comments, and who you would like to see Mehdi talk to next! And if you're not a paid subscriber, what are you waiting for? We want to hear from you too! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zeteo.com/subscribe

Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch, returns for a second visit to presents a decade's worth of evidence exposing the troubling activities within the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and other supposed "humanitarian" international bodies. He sheds light on the involvement of senior UNRWA officials, revealing their material support for terrorism and the alarming influence they wield over thousands of educators in the region.Hillel and Eylon explore the far-reaching consequences of UNRWA's actions, not just for Israel, but for the stability of the Middle East as a whole. This episode is a critical deep dive into the controversial operations of an organization that has long been at the center of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Join us for an eye-opening conversation that challenges the narratives surrounding UNRWA and uncovers the hidden realities of its impact on the region.Credits: Co-Creator and Host - Eylon LevyCo-Creator and Creative Director - Guy RossExecutive Producer - Asher Westropp-EvansDirector - Lotem SegevGraphics/Assistant Director - Thomas GirschResearch - Dan Dimendberg00:00  Coming Up00:38  Monologue02:18  Main Titles02:34  Introduciton03:21  UNRWA's complicity in Oct 709:11  UN Cover-up15:36  The UNRWA Hamas partnership23:06  UNRWA in Lebanon25:54  Philippe Lazzarini's role27:59  UNRWA's real goal, and the countries that support it34:27  Francesca Albanese44:57  The ICJ and Nawaf SalamStay up to date at:https://www.stateofanationpodcast.com/X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation

TNT Radio host Patrick Henningsen speaks with former UK Ambassador to Syria, Peter Ford, revealed the inside story of how Washington and Tel Aviv are planning to destroy Gaza's most crucial humanitarian lifeline, the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), cynically using Israel's ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people to accelerate their operation which intends to starve and ethnically cleanse the native Palestinian population and militarily take over more illegally occupied territory.  Read Peter's latest Interview: “The Future of UNRWA and Hamas in Gaza” More from Peter: 21stcenturywire.com  TUNE-IN LIVE to TNT RADIO for the Patrick Henningsen Show every MON-FRI at 4PM-6PM (NEW YORK) | 9PM-11PM (LONDON) https://tntradio.live

New Zealand will make its annual payment of $1 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as scheduled - Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has confirmed.  "This follows careful consideration of the UN's response - including through external & internal investigations - to serious allegations against certain UNRWA staff being involved in the 7 October terrorist attacks on Israel," Peters said in a tweet.  Former Prime Minister and Head of UN Development Agency, Helen Clark, told Heather du Plessis-Allan “They had to conclude that Israel's case is completely unproven, because they never provided any evidence.”  Clark said “Every big barrel of apples, will have a bad one somewhere – but as a smear of an organisation is quite wrong.”  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Date: 21/03/2024 Join Raza Ahmed and Danayal Zia for Friday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Middle East' and ‘World Peace' Middle East Since the attacks on Gaza have intensified yet again, there have been numerous hindrances put in the way of aid getting to the Palestinians. The latest barrier has been the misinformation spread regarding the United Nations Relief & Works Agency (UNRWA), which has been at the forefront of sending food & essentials to the victims. It's led to suspending funds and ultimately, starvation and disease in Gaza. Why has UNRWA been specifically targeted? World Peace The World we see today is one of disorder, conflict and injustice. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of President Vladimir Putin's security council, who recently told a conference in Moscow that: “The world is sick and quite probably is on the verge of a new world war.” The idea of security, harmony and peace is repeatedly overlooked but there is one place where this can be found in abundance: The Holy Quran! Producers: Sana Nadeem and Nabahat Nayyrah and Amatul Bari Khan

Join Raza Ahmed and Danayal Zia for Friday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘UNWRA' and ‘Muslim Vote' UNWRA Since the attacks on Gaza have intensified yet again, there have been numerous hindrances put in the way of aid getting to the Palestinians. The latest barrier has been the misinformation spread regarding the United Nations Relief & Works Agency (UNRWA), which has been at the forefront of sending food & essentials to the victims. It's led to suspending funds and ultimately, starvation and disease in Gaza. Why has UNRWA been specifically targeted? Muslim Vote For the first time in history the events in Gaza are having an enormous effect, it wouldn't even be exaggerated to say a significant impact on UK politics. Muslims feel their government and its opposition both support genocide in Gaza. Join us as we discuss the importance of voting and how the need for the government to hear the concerns of those they govern. Guests: Dr Gene Fader Prof Dawn Chatty Dr Susan Producers: Fezia Haq and Anila Syed-Usman

One of the key groups responsible for providing humanitarian assistance in Gaza is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), whose leader is sounding the alarm about what he calls a “man-made disaster.” But UNRWA itself has come under intense criticism recently, after the Israeli government alleged that 12 of its staff in Gaza were involved in the October 7th attacks on Israel. As a result, over a dozen countries suspended funding, including the United States, its largest donor. Philippe Lazzarini is the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and he joins the show from Jerusalem.  Also on today's show: Lawrence Wright, Author & Executive Producer, “God Save Texas”; Dr. Jonathan Metzl, Author, “What We've Become”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*) UN warns 576,000 people in Gaza are 'one step away' from famine A senior United Nations aid official revealed to the Security Council that approximately 576,000 people in Gaza, constituting a quarter of the population, are on the brink of famine. The World Food Programme (WFP) heightened concerns by declaring that famine is "imminent" in northern Gaza amidst Israel's ongoing war on the besieged enclave. WFP's deputy executive director urgently addressed the UN Security Council, emphasising the critical need for intervention, while an official from the UN humanitarian office, OCHA, warned of the "almost inevitable" prospect of widespread starvation if the current conditions persist. *) No UN aid convoys reached northern Gaza since Jan 23 The United Nations (UN) highlighted that no humanitarian aid convoys have reached northern Gaza since January 23 as the humanitarian situation in the enclave worsens due to Israel's blockade. Spokesperson of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres revealed that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) currently has food supplies positioned at the Gaza border, capable of catering to the needs of up to 2.2 million people throughout the region. The spokesperson stated that approximately 1,000 trucks, loaded with 15,000 metric tonnes of food, are stationed in Egypt and ready for deployment. *) US says Israel has not presented plan to protect civilians in case of Rafah invasion The White House has confirmed that the United States has not received any Israeli proposal outlining plans to ensure the safety of civilians in Gaza in the event of a potential military invasion of Rafah. Speaking at a press briefing, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that he "can't speak for the Israelis and to what degree their planning has progressed and what that looks like.” *) Ukraine intel committee warns of bid to overthrow Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's legitimacy may be questioned and a coup may be attempted in the spring, according to a high-ranking committee. The Intelligence Committee under the President of Ukraine said in a statement published on the Telegram channel of the Main Directorate of Intelligence under the Ukranian Ministry of Defense that Russia's "Maidan-3 special operation will reach its climax in March-May 2024.” According to the committee, in the coming weeks, there will be "attempts to foment conflicts both inside Ukraine and in other parts of the world," and Zelenskyy's legitimacy may be questioned after May 20. *) Texas wildfires force evacuations and shut down nuclear facility Wildfires spreading rapidly across the Texas Panhandle have triggered evacuations in small towns and forced the closure of a key US nuclear facility. Fueled by strong winds, dry conditions, and unseasonably warm temperatures, the blazes have become a major concern for the state. Governor Greg Abbott declared the wildfires a disaster for 60 counties, as the largest fire grew to nearly 1,040 square kilometres. The critical Pantex Plant, responsible for assembling and disassembling US nuclear weapons, also shut down its operations Tuesday night due to the proximity of the fires.

It's News Day Tuesday! Emma speaks with Bill Deere, director of the Washington office of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), to discuss the ongoing situation with the agency in Gaza. Then, she speaks with Richard Wiles, President of The Center for Climate Integrity (CCI), to discuss the recent report the CCI issued about the plastics industry. First, Emma runs through updates on the UN's ceasefire vote, the ICJ's hearings on Israel's illegal occupation of Palestine, the Knesset's attempt to expel Ofer Cassif, the decimation of Gaza, the expansion of Israel's war, Trump's demanding lead over the GOP, Alabama's Supreme Court decision to further clamp down on reproductive rights, and West Virginia's criminalization of librarians, before watching some of the major public actions in Europe ahead of Julia Assange's extradition trial. Bill Deere then joins, diving right into the history of UNRWA's founding in the wake of the 1948 Nakba as a “temporary” service to aid Palestinian refugees, that has since taken on a breadth of responsibility to feed, educate, and medicare millions of refugees across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, the West Bank, and Gaza in the 75 years since, working as a primary healthcare network, an education provider, and the primary humanitarian assistance provider, with little to no development towards an ends to their work. After touching on the overwhelming pressure that faces the 30k workers at UNRWA, Deere and Emma walk through the recent expansion of UNRWA activity in Gaza as Israel's ethnic cleansing of the region has progressed, made all the more difficult by the devastating conditions and the active obstruction from Israeli demonstrators. Next, Bill briefly walks through the recent allegations of UNRWA involvement in 10/7, including Israel's refusal to provide UNRWA with the actual proof, UNRWA's decision to nonetheless fire those allegedly involved, and the international community's revocation of funding in response, before touching on the devastating impact of that funding, and the ongoing attempts to keep UNRWA operating. Wrapping up, Deere explores the work UNRWA does with the Biden Administration, and what those of us outside of Government and NGOs can do to help. Richard Wiles then dives right into the myth of single-use plastic recycling and the recent revelations around the oil and gas industry's multi-decade attempt to keep the plastics industry thriving at the expense of humanity. Wiles walks through the failure of the industry to push landfills and incineration as appropriate plastic disposal methods in the mid-1900s due to their obvious environmental impacts, looking to recycling as their answer – despite myriad internal studies that had shown it to be an expensive and wasteful process – presenting public demonstration project after public demonstration project alongside large sums of money to bring state and local governments on board with their bunk science. Wrapping up, Wiles and Emma explore the various legal battles going on in an attempt to hold the industry accountable for their societal harms, and what to expect from them moving forward. Emma also expands on the recent decision out of Alabama to categorize frozen embryos as children. And in the Fun Half: Emma discusses Rashida Tlaib's call for Michigan voters to use the primary to pressure Biden, and MSNBC's unsurprising take that it will cost Biden the election nine months from now. 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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) was established to aid Palestinian refugees, but it has become yet another flashpoint in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Israel has accused 12 out of the 13,000 UNRWA employees of taking part in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israeli settlements. And as major donors like the United States, Germany and Britain have paused their funding, the aid agency may have to cease its life-saving operations for millions of Palestinians in Gaza by the end of February 2024.    Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch, joins Ray Suarez to address Israel's allegations against UNRWA, and offers a critique of the Biden administration's unequivocal support of Israel, despite evidence that Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war against Palestinians in Gaza.   Guest:   Kenneth Roth, Former Executive Director of Human Rights Watch and author of “Righting Wrongs”    Host:    Ray Suarez   If you appreciate this episode and want to support the work we do, please consider making a donation to World Affairs. We cannot do this work without your help. Thank you.

Scott Paul, associate director of peace and security at Oxfam America, talks about why 20 aid organizations have issued a public letter protesting a pause in Western funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency  (UNRWA), the main aid agency in Gaza offering services that the aid groups says are indispensable in the current crisis. Oxfam, Save the Children, the AFSC and other aid groups working in Gaza say cutting aid to UNRWA will have devastating effects on what is already a humanitarian catastrophe.  The suspension of funds to UNRWA by 18 countries, including the United States, the Uniked Kingdom, Germany and others, follows still-unverified allegations that 12 of UNRWA's employees in Gaza may have links to the Hamas attacks on Oct 7.  UNRWA  employs 13,000 people in Gaza and 30,000 throughout the region and may be forced to cease operations by the end of February unless funding is resumed. The pause in aid to UNRWA come on the heels of the World Court ordering Israel to take measures to prevent genocide in Gaz and to provide more humanitarian aid. Margot Patterson talks to Chimène Keitner, an expert on international law and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Law at the University of California-Davis, about that ruling and its significance and impact.

Townhall Review – February 10, 2024 Hugh Hewitt talks with Byron York of the Washington Examiner about the Senate border bill that was dead on arrival in the House. Larry O'Connor ran through all of the provisions within the bill, including no border wall, that gave it no chance of passing. Seth Leibsohn talks with Senator John Cornyn about why the contents of the bill were not the only reason it couldn't garner enough GOP support, it is also because President Biden won't follow the laws already on the books. So why add more to be selectively enforced? Seth Leibsohn also talks with Brandon Weichert about the existential crisis at the border and how a nation without borders ceases to be a nation. Victor Davis Hanson suggests that the turmoil in the Middle East stems from rushed foreign policy decisions aimed at opposing Trump and exploiting regional tensions. He cautions that without consistent deterrence, peace is impossible. Hugh Hewitt and Dan Senor, Host of the “Call Me Back” podcast, discuss the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), shedding light on its controversial practices and questioning its unique treatment of Palestinian refugees compared to other global refugee issues. Todd Starnes introduces John Rich, a renowned musician, to discuss the profound impact Toby Keith, another great musician, had on their lives. Rich reflects on Keith's patriotism, work ethic, and independence in the music industry, emphasizing his genuine love for country and unwavering faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Hugh Hewitt and Dan Senor, Host of the “Call Me Back” podcast, discuss the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), shedding light on its controversial practices and questioning its unique treatment of Palestinian refugees compared to other global refugee issues. The discussion expands to touch on antisemitic violence, border security concerns, and potential threats from state-sponsored terrorism. 

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon   —A Few Murderous Apples— A dozen United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) workers killed, raped and kidnapped on October 7, and one in four Gazan men who work for UNRWA have ties to Hamas. What can you say to that? —Soldiers of the Dream— Have the reserve soldiers in Gaza discovered the secret to making Israel a better, more decent place? —What Those Dog-Tags Are All About— For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: What's up with those dog-tags millions of Israelis wear these days? All that and still more music of our time.

Nick Pitts of the Institute of Global Engagement addresses the upcoming speaking tour by popular thinker Jordan Peterson who is in a very public way talking about his personal wrestlings with God. The Philos Project's Luke Moon looks scandal of the UN's Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and its some of it's workers actively supporting Hamas against Israel.  He also addresses how the US and other nations are really involved in a much larger regional conflict. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

The timing of US and Israeli allegations that United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) staff participated in Hamas' October 7 attack on the Jewish state was hardly coincidental.

Italy has followed the US, UK, Australia and Canada in suspending funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees after it sacked several employees who Israel accused of being involved in Hamas's attacks on the 7th of October.Also in the programme: children warned against skin care products; and Holocaust survivor Peter Lantos.(Picture: A truck, marked with United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) logo, crosses into Egypt from Gaza. Credit: REUTERS)

For review:1. Russian report: Russian Il-76 Transport Plane shot down carrying 65 Prisoners of War set for exchange. Associated Press outlet and US government cannot confirm.2. Report; UK and Germany in discussion for long-range missile transfer: UK Storm Shadows to Ukraine -in return- Germany provides Taurus missiles to the UK.3. Skynex air defense battery (Rheinmetall Italia) goes to Ukraine- a second battery due in March 2024. 4. US Central Command (CENTCOM) X:26 Jan: USS Carney (DDG 64) shoots down 1 x anti-ship ballistic missile, fired by Iran-backed Houthi militants, in the Gulf of Aden.26 Jan: Iran-backed Houthi militants strike Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker M/V Marlin Luanda, with anti-ship ballistic missile . All crew safe. Fire in a cargo tank has been put out. Ship was now sailing towards a safe harbor.  27 Jan: U.S. Central Command Forces conducted a strike against a Houthi anti-ship missile aimed into the Red Sea.5. US, Australia, Canada, UK, Italy, Netherlands, and Finland pause funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) due to employee ties to the 07 October 2023 massacre in Israel.  6. Large numbers of Palestinian citizens evacuate Southern Gaza during IDF Offensive in Western Khan Younis. 7. Turkey's F-16 Deal Approved  & Greece to purchase F-35s. Deals tied to Sweden's  NATO membership. 8. German Consortium to develop Short and Very Short Range Air Defense System.  Three companies are: Rheinmetall (35mm Gun); Diehl (IRIS-T SLM Guided Missile) , and Hensoldt (Sensor). Contract worth $1.3 billion.9. US Army starts competition for a second interceptor for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc2). Down-select planned for FY27.10. USMC Assistant Commandant ( and Acting Commandant), provides update on V-22 Osprey grounding.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/26/2024): 3:05pm- Earlier this week, in a 5 to 4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the Biden Administration has the authority to remove concertina wire erected by Texas officials along the U.S. Southern border—designed to prevent the unlawful border crossings that continue to plague the state. According to reports, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has continued to place “razor wire” along the border—arguing that the Supreme Court may have authorized the federal government to remove the wiring, but he remains legally permitted to use the wire when he deems it necessary. In response to Abbott's actions, several Democrat congressmembers have publicly called on the Biden Administration to “federalize” the Texas National Guard, ultimately preventing Abbott from securing his state's border. 3:10pm- During a Friday afternoon press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked if the American people should be “prepared for the situation on the border to get worse.” In response, she said she was unable to predict the future. 3:20pm- While appearing on Fox News with Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer, Governor Greg Abbott defended his placement of concertina wire along the U.S. Southern border, exclaiming: “Texas has a right, as a state, to stop criminals from coming into our state.” 3:30pm- White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre accused Texas Governor Greg Abbott's policies of “making it harder for Border Patrol to do their jobs.” 3:40pm- During a recent MSNBC broadcast, Joy Reid ridiculously compared enforcing the U.S. Southern border to prevent mass-unlawful immigration to segregation. While these proclamations play well with the radical left, are they going to win over any moderate Democrats or independents in an election year? Consequently, could the Biden Administration's policies to appease progressives destroy President Biden's reelection chances?   3:50pm- During a press conference earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called on the federal government to ban Zyn nicotine pouches and energy drinks. In response, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) said he would not support a product ban, arguing that he will always be “on the side of more freedom” and “personal choice.” 4:05pm- Earlier this week, in a 5 to 4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the Biden Administration has the authority to remove concertina wire erected by Texas officials along the U.S. Southern border—designed to prevent the unlawful border crossings that continue to plague the state. According to reports, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has continued to place “razor wire” along the border—arguing that the Supreme Court may have authorized the federal government to remove the wiring, but he remains legally permitted to use the wire when he deems it necessary. In response to Abbott's actions, several Democrat congressmembers have publicly called on the Biden Administration to “federalize” the Texas National Guard, ultimately preventing Abbott from securing his state's border. While speaking with Tucker Carlson on the social media platform X, Gov. Abbott said he is not seeking a conflict with federal authorities over the border, but he will continue to protect his state from unlawful migration. 4:15pm- While appearing on a podcast, Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake encouraged Texas Governor Greg Abbott to secure the border and dare the Biden Administration to “arrest a sitting governor.” However, as Rich notes, Gov. Abbott is not violating the Supreme Court's decision nor is he violating federal law. What could he even be arrested for? 4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the revelation that United Nations workers may have helped Hamas execute their October 7th, 2023 attack against Israel which left an estimated 1,400 Israeli citizens dead. In response, the U.N. has fired 12 workers and has initiated an investigation. The U.S. has temporarily ended aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Plus, the Biden Administration has announced a pause on liquified natural gas exports. Dr. Coates is the author of “David's Sling: A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art.” You can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Davids-Sling-History-Democracy-Works/dp/1594037213 4:50pm- The New York Times writes: “A Manhattan jury on Friday ordered former President Donald J. Trump to pay $83.3 million to the writer E. Jean Carroll for defaming her in social media posts, news conferences and even on the campaign trail… The award included $65 million in punitive damages, which the nine-member jury assessed after finding Mr. Trump, 77, had acted maliciously.” You can read more about this breaking story here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/01/26/nyregion/trump-carroll-defamation-trial 5:05pm- In response to a Manhattan Jury ordering him to pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83 million in a civil defamation suit, Republican presidential candidate Trump posted on his Truth Social account: “Absolutely ridiculous! I fully disagree with both verdicts, and will be appealing this whole Biden Directed Witch Hunt focused on me and the Republican Party. Our Legal System is out of control, and being used as a Political Weapon. They have taken away all First Amendment Rights. THIS IS NOT AMERICA!” 5:10pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Biden Administration's refusal to secure the U.S. Southern border and their compounding of the issue by removing barriers to entry erected by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Are the administration's policies going to appeal to basically anyone in the 2024 presidential election? Plus, according to reports, former NCAA swimmer Lea Thomas is petitioning the Olympics for permission to compete in Olympic competitions. Thomas is a biological male who gained national notoriety for participating in NCAA women's competitions—often dominating. You can pre-order Dr. Reilly's upcoming book here: https://www.amazon.com/Lies-My-Liberal-Teacher-Told/dp/0063265974. 5:40pm- Treasury Secretary “Buffalo Bill” Janet Yellen shamelessly applauded the Biden Administration for rescuing the U.S. economy from recession. However, didn't the economy experience two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth under the Biden Administration—the traditional definition of a recession? 6:05pm- Earlier this week, in a 5 to 4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the Biden Administration has the authority to remove concertina wire erected by Texas officials along the U.S. Southern border—designed to prevent the unlawful border crossings that continue to plague the state. According to reports, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has continued to place “razor wire” along the border—arguing that the Supreme Court may have authorized the federal government to remove the wiring, but he remains legally permitted to use the wire when he deems it necessary. In response to Abbott's actions, several Democrat congressmembers have publicly called on the Biden Administration to “federalize” the Texas National Guard, ultimately preventing Abbott from securing his state's border. 6:15pm- Which teams will ultimately end up in the Super Bowl? In the AFC Championship the Baltimore Ravens take on the Kansas City Chiefs. And in the NFC Championship, the San Francisco 49ers host the Detroit Lions. Plus, Matt tries McDonald's new double Big Mac—is it worth the 780 calories? Absolutely! 6:30pm- On Friday, the Biden Administration announced a pause on liquified natural gas exports. 6:45pm- Former NCAA swimmer Lea Thomas is petitioning the Olympics for permission to compete in Olympic competitions. Thomas is a biological male who gained national notoriety for competing in NCAA women's competitions—often dominating.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: Earlier this week, in a 5 to 4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the Biden Administration has the authority to remove concertina wire erected by Texas officials along the U.S. Southern border—designed to prevent the unlawful border crossings that continue to plague the state. According to reports, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has continued to place “razor wire” along the border—arguing that the Supreme Court may have authorized the federal government to remove the wiring, but he remains legally permitted to use the wire when he deems it necessary. In response to Abbott's actions, several Democrat congressmembers have publicly called on the Biden Administration to “federalize” the Texas National Guard, ultimately preventing Abbott from securing his state's border. While speaking with Tucker Carlson on the social media platform X, Gov. Abbott said he is not seeking a conflict with federal authorities over the border, but he will continue to protect his state from unlawful migration. While appearing on a podcast, Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake encouraged Texas Governor Greg Abbott to secure the border and dare the Biden Administration to “arrest a sitting governor.” However, as Rich notes, Gov. Abbott is not violating the Supreme Court's decision nor is he violating federal law. What could he even be arrested for? Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the revelation that United Nations workers may have helped Hamas execute their October 7th, 2023 attack against Israel which left an estimated 1,400 Israeli citizens dead. In response, the U.N. has fired 12 workers and has initiated an investigation. The U.S. has temporarily ended aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Plus, the Biden Administration has announced a pause on liquified natural gas exports. Dr. Coates is the author of “David's Sling: A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art.” You can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Davids-Sling-History-Democracy-Works/dp/1594037213 The New York Times writes: “A Manhattan jury on Friday ordered former President Donald J. Trump to pay $83.3 million to the writer E. Jean Carroll for defaming her in social media posts, news conferences and even on the campaign trail… The award included $65 million in punitive damages, which the nine-member jury assessed after finding Mr. Trump, 77, had acted maliciously.” You can read more about this breaking story here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/01/26/nyregion/trump-carroll-defamation-trial

Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the revelation that United Nations workers may have helped Hamas execute their October 7th, 2023 attack against Israel which left an estimated 1,400 Israeli citizens dead. In response, the U.N. has fired 12 workers and has initiated an investigation. The U.S. has temporarily ended aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Plus, the Biden Administration has announced a pause on liquified natural gas exports. Dr. Coates is the author of “David's Sling: A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art.” You can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Davids-Sling-History-Democracy-Works/dp/1594037213

An Israeli Knesset member warns: the United Nations and Works Agency (UNRWA) is "a complete coverup for Hamas activities. and terrorist activities," and that it is inciting and educating children to violence; US Secretary of State Blinken, ...

An Israeli Knesset member warns: the United Nations and Works Agency (UNRWA) is "a complete coverup for Hamas activities. and terrorist activities," and that it is inciting and educating children to violence; US Secretary of State Blinken, ...

An Israeli Knesset member warns: the United Nations and Works Agency (UNRWA) is "a complete coverup for Hamas activities. and terrorist activities," and that it is inciting and educating children to violence; US Secretary of State Blinken, ...

Kamala Harris broke the 191-year-old record of 31 tie-breaking votes set by John C. Calhoun. (Such leadership!) A corporation owned and controlled by Hunter Biden made several direct monthly payments to President Biden beginning in 2018. Congressional Republicans unveiled the College Admissions Accountability Act to enforce the ban on affirmative action and strip federal funding from universities that engage in racial discrimination. A Colorado school district assigned an 11-year-old girl to share a bed with a biological boy who identifies as transgender. The UN has been effectively running the Hamas propaganda war: it is important to know that the UN, through its agency for Palestinian refugees, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), is effectively embedded with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Visit 4Patriots and prepare for whatever life sends your way.The 'Digital Dollar' = Full Government Control. Get your gold from my gold dealer, America's Premiere Conservative Gold Company, Harvard Gold Group.VNSH is offering a holiday special! VNSH holster fits 99% of all semi-auto handguns, works without a tactical belt, and carries two fully loaded magazines. Go to http://vnsh.com/tapp to activate a $40 discount today.MyPillow's 20th Anniversary! Go to My Pillow and use promo code: TAPPHero SoapPatriot DepotBlue CoolersFire & FlavorKoa CoffeeBrainMDDiamond CBD2nd SkullEinstokBeanstoxBelle IsleMomento AIHoneyFund"Homegrown" Boone's BourbonIsland BrandsBlackout Coffee Co.Full Circle Brewing Co.Pasmosa Sangria

Kamala Harris broke the 191-year-old record of 31 tie-breaking votes set by John C. Calhoun. (Such leadership!) A corporation owned and controlled by Hunter Biden made several direct monthly payments to President Biden beginning in 2018. Congressional Republicans unveiled the College Admissions Accountability Act to enforce the ban on affirmative action and strip federal funding from universities that engage in racial discrimination. A Colorado school district assigned an 11-year-old girl to share a bed with a biological boy who identifies as transgender. The UN has been effectively running the Hamas propaganda war: it is important to know that the UN, through its agency for Palestinian refugees, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), is effectively embedded with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Visit 4Patriots and prepare for whatever life sends your way. The 'Digital Dollar' = Full Government Control. Get your gold from my gold dealer, America's Premiere Conservative Gold Company, Harvard Gold Group. VNSH is offering a holiday special! VNSH holster fits 99% of all semi-auto handguns, works without a tactical belt, and carries two fully loaded magazines. Go to http://vnsh.com/tapp to activate a $40 discount today. MyPillow's 20-year Anniversary! Go to My Pillow and use promo code: TAPP

In the decades after World War II, the United Nations established a global refugee regime that became central to the lives of displaced people around the world. This regime has exerted particular authority over Palestinian refugees, who are served by a specialized UN body, the Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Formed shortly after the 1948 war, UNRWA continues to provide quasi-state services such as education and health care to Palestinian refugee communities in the Middle East today. Refuge and Resistance: Palestinians and the International Refugee System (Columbia UP, 2023) is a groundbreaking international history of Palestinian refugee politics. Anne Irfan traces the history and politics of UNRWA's interactions with Palestinian communities, particularly in the refugee camps where it functioned as a surrogate state. She shows how Palestinian refugees invoked internationalist norms to demand their political rights while resisting the UN's categorization of their plight as an apolitical humanitarian issue. Refuge and Resistance foregrounds how nonelite activism shaped the Palestinian campaign for international recognition, showing that engagement with world politics was driven as much by the refugee grass roots as by the upper echelons of the Palestine Liberation Organization. It demonstrates that refugee groups are important actors in global politics, not simply aid recipients. Recasting modern Palestinian history through the lens of refugee camps and communities, Refuge and Resistance offers vital new perspectives for understanding politics beyond the nation-state. Roberto Mazza is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Website: www.robertomazza.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the decades after World War II, the United Nations established a global refugee regime that became central to the lives of displaced people around the world. This regime has exerted particular authority over Palestinian refugees, who are served by a specialized UN body, the Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Formed shortly after the 1948 war, UNRWA continues to provide quasi-state services such as education and health care to Palestinian refugee communities in the Middle East today. Refuge and Resistance: Palestinians and the International Refugee System (Columbia UP, 2023) is a groundbreaking international history of Palestinian refugee politics. Anne Irfan traces the history and politics of UNRWA's interactions with Palestinian communities, particularly in the refugee camps where it functioned as a surrogate state. She shows how Palestinian refugees invoked internationalist norms to demand their political rights while resisting the UN's categorization of their plight as an apolitical humanitarian issue. Refuge and Resistance foregrounds how nonelite activism shaped the Palestinian campaign for international recognition, showing that engagement with world politics was driven as much by the refugee grass roots as by the upper echelons of the Palestine Liberation Organization. It demonstrates that refugee groups are important actors in global politics, not simply aid recipients. Recasting modern Palestinian history through the lens of refugee camps and communities, Refuge and Resistance offers vital new perspectives for understanding politics beyond the nation-state. Roberto Mazza is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Website: www.robertomazza.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In the decades after World War II, the United Nations established a global refugee regime that became central to the lives of displaced people around the world. This regime has exerted particular authority over Palestinian refugees, who are served by a specialized UN body, the Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Formed shortly after the 1948 war, UNRWA continues to provide quasi-state services such as education and health care to Palestinian refugee communities in the Middle East today. Refuge and Resistance: Palestinians and the International Refugee System (Columbia UP, 2023) is a groundbreaking international history of Palestinian refugee politics. Anne Irfan traces the history and politics of UNRWA's interactions with Palestinian communities, particularly in the refugee camps where it functioned as a surrogate state. She shows how Palestinian refugees invoked internationalist norms to demand their political rights while resisting the UN's categorization of their plight as an apolitical humanitarian issue. Refuge and Resistance foregrounds how nonelite activism shaped the Palestinian campaign for international recognition, showing that engagement with world politics was driven as much by the refugee grass roots as by the upper echelons of the Palestine Liberation Organization. It demonstrates that refugee groups are important actors in global politics, not simply aid recipients. Recasting modern Palestinian history through the lens of refugee camps and communities, Refuge and Resistance offers vital new perspectives for understanding politics beyond the nation-state. Roberto Mazza is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Website: www.robertomazza.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

In the decades after World War II, the United Nations established a global refugee regime that became central to the lives of displaced people around the world. This regime has exerted particular authority over Palestinian refugees, who are served by a specialized UN body, the Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Formed shortly after the 1948 war, UNRWA continues to provide quasi-state services such as education and health care to Palestinian refugee communities in the Middle East today. Refuge and Resistance: Palestinians and the International Refugee System (Columbia UP, 2023) is a groundbreaking international history of Palestinian refugee politics. Anne Irfan traces the history and politics of UNRWA's interactions with Palestinian communities, particularly in the refugee camps where it functioned as a surrogate state. She shows how Palestinian refugees invoked internationalist norms to demand their political rights while resisting the UN's categorization of their plight as an apolitical humanitarian issue. Refuge and Resistance foregrounds how nonelite activism shaped the Palestinian campaign for international recognition, showing that engagement with world politics was driven as much by the refugee grass roots as by the upper echelons of the Palestine Liberation Organization. It demonstrates that refugee groups are important actors in global politics, not simply aid recipients. Recasting modern Palestinian history through the lens of refugee camps and communities, Refuge and Resistance offers vital new perspectives for understanding politics beyond the nation-state. Roberto Mazza is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Website: www.robertomazza.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

In the decades after World War II, the United Nations established a global refugee regime that became central to the lives of displaced people around the world. This regime has exerted particular authority over Palestinian refugees, who are served by a specialized UN body, the Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Formed shortly after the 1948 war, UNRWA continues to provide quasi-state services such as education and health care to Palestinian refugee communities in the Middle East today. Refuge and Resistance: Palestinians and the International Refugee System (Columbia UP, 2023) is a groundbreaking international history of Palestinian refugee politics. Anne Irfan traces the history and politics of UNRWA's interactions with Palestinian communities, particularly in the refugee camps where it functioned as a surrogate state. She shows how Palestinian refugees invoked internationalist norms to demand their political rights while resisting the UN's categorization of their plight as an apolitical humanitarian issue. Refuge and Resistance foregrounds how nonelite activism shaped the Palestinian campaign for international recognition, showing that engagement with world politics was driven as much by the refugee grass roots as by the upper echelons of the Palestine Liberation Organization. It demonstrates that refugee groups are important actors in global politics, not simply aid recipients. Recasting modern Palestinian history through the lens of refugee camps and communities, Refuge and Resistance offers vital new perspectives for understanding politics beyond the nation-state. Roberto Mazza is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Website: www.robertomazza.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

In the decades after World War II, the United Nations established a global refugee regime that became central to the lives of displaced people around the world. This regime has exerted particular authority over Palestinian refugees, who are served by a specialized UN body, the Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Formed shortly after the 1948 war, UNRWA continues to provide quasi-state services such as education and health care to Palestinian refugee communities in the Middle East today. Refuge and Resistance: Palestinians and the International Refugee System (Columbia UP, 2023) is a groundbreaking international history of Palestinian refugee politics. Anne Irfan traces the history and politics of UNRWA's interactions with Palestinian communities, particularly in the refugee camps where it functioned as a surrogate state. She shows how Palestinian refugees invoked internationalist norms to demand their political rights while resisting the UN's categorization of their plight as an apolitical humanitarian issue. Refuge and Resistance foregrounds how nonelite activism shaped the Palestinian campaign for international recognition, showing that engagement with world politics was driven as much by the refugee grass roots as by the upper echelons of the Palestine Liberation Organization. It demonstrates that refugee groups are important actors in global politics, not simply aid recipients. Recasting modern Palestinian history through the lens of refugee camps and communities, Refuge and Resistance offers vital new perspectives for understanding politics beyond the nation-state. Roberto Mazza is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Website: www.robertomazza.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/israel-studies

In the decades after World War II, the United Nations established a global refugee regime that became central to the lives of displaced people around the world. This regime has exerted particular authority over Palestinian refugees, who are served by a specialized UN body, the Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Formed shortly after the 1948 war, UNRWA continues to provide quasi-state services such as education and health care to Palestinian refugee communities in the Middle East today. Refuge and Resistance: Palestinians and the International Refugee System (Columbia UP, 2023) is a groundbreaking international history of Palestinian refugee politics. Anne Irfan traces the history and politics of UNRWA's interactions with Palestinian communities, particularly in the refugee camps where it functioned as a surrogate state. She shows how Palestinian refugees invoked internationalist norms to demand their political rights while resisting the UN's categorization of their plight as an apolitical humanitarian issue. Refuge and Resistance foregrounds how nonelite activism shaped the Palestinian campaign for international recognition, showing that engagement with world politics was driven as much by the refugee grass roots as by the upper echelons of the Palestine Liberation Organization. It demonstrates that refugee groups are important actors in global politics, not simply aid recipients. Recasting modern Palestinian history through the lens of refugee camps and communities, Refuge and Resistance offers vital new perspectives for understanding politics beyond the nation-state. Roberto Mazza is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Website: www.robertomazza.org

In the decades after World War II, the United Nations established a global refugee regime that became central to the lives of displaced people around the world. This regime has exerted particular authority over Palestinian refugees, who are served by a specialized UN body, the Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Formed shortly after the 1948 war, UNRWA continues to provide quasi-state services such as education and health care to Palestinian refugee communities in the Middle East today. Refuge and Resistance: Palestinians and the International Refugee System (Columbia UP, 2023) is a groundbreaking international history of Palestinian refugee politics. Anne Irfan traces the history and politics of UNRWA's interactions with Palestinian communities, particularly in the refugee camps where it functioned as a surrogate state. She shows how Palestinian refugees invoked internationalist norms to demand their political rights while resisting the UN's categorization of their plight as an apolitical humanitarian issue. Refuge and Resistance foregrounds how nonelite activism shaped the Palestinian campaign for international recognition, showing that engagement with world politics was driven as much by the refugee grass roots as by the upper echelons of the Palestine Liberation Organization. It demonstrates that refugee groups are important actors in global politics, not simply aid recipients. Recasting modern Palestinian history through the lens of refugee camps and communities, Refuge and Resistance offers vital new perspectives for understanding politics beyond the nation-state. Roberto Mazza is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Northwestern University. He is the host of the Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast and to discuss and propose a book for interview can be reached at robbymazza@gmail.com. Twitter and IG: @robbyref Website: www.robertomazza.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City Lights in conjunction with the Middle Eastern Children's Alliance and The Markaz Review present Mosab Abu Toha in conversation with Mary Karr, celebrating the publication of "Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems from Gaza," published by City Lights Books. This event was originally broadcast live via Zoom and hosted by Peter Maravelis. You can purchase copies of "Things You May Find in My Ear" directly from City Lights at a 30% discount here: https://citylights.com/general-poetry/things-you-may-find-hidden-in-my-ear/ Mosab Abu Toha is a Palestinian poet, scholar, and librarian who was born in Gaza and has spent his life there. A graduate in English language teaching and literature, he taught English at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) schools in Gaza from 2016 until 2019, and is the founder of the Edward Said Library, Gaza's first English-language library. In 2019-2020, Abu Toha was a Visiting Poet in the Department of Comparative Literature at Harvard University; a Visiting Librarian at Harvard's Houghton Library; and a Religion, Conflict, and Peace Initiative Fellow in the Harvard Divinity School. In 2020, Abu Toha gave talks and readings at the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and the University of Arizona. He also spoke at the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting held in Philadelphia in January 2020. In October 2021, University of Notre Dame's Literatures, Annihilation, Exile, and Resistance lecture series hosted Abu Toha to speak about his poetry and work in Gaza. Abu Toha is a columnist for Arrowsmith Press, and his writings from Gaza have appeared in The Nation, Arrowsmith Press, and Literary Hub. His poems have been published on the Poetry Foundation's website, in Poetry Magazine, Banipal, Solstice, The Markaz Review, The New Arab, Peripheries, and other journals. Mary Karr is an award-winning poet and best-selling memoirist. She is the author of the critically-acclaimed and New York Times best-selling memoirs "The Liars' Club," "Cherry," and "Lit," as well as "The Art of Memoir," and five poetry collections, most recently "Tropic of Squalor." Karr is also a songwriter, having collaborated with Rodney Crowell, Norah Jones, Lucinda Williams and others on a country album called KIN. The Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA) works to protect the rights and improve the lives of children in the Middle East through aid, empowerment and education. In the Middle East, MECA provides humanitarian aid, partners with community organizations to run projects for children, and supports income-generation projects. In the US and internationally, MECA raises awareness about the lives of children in the region and encourages meaningful action. Since 1988, MECA has delivered $29 million in aid to Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon. The Markaz Review is a literary arts publication and cultural institution that curates content and programs on the greater Middle East and our communities in diaspora. The Markaz signifies “the center” in Arabic, as well as Persian, Turkish, Hebrew and Urdu. Visit https://themarkaz.org/ This event was made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Mosab Abu Toha is a Palestinian poet, who was born in Gaza and has spent his life there. He studied English language and literature, he taught English at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) schools in Gaza from 2016 until 2019, and he is the founder of the Edward Said Library, Gaza's first English-language library. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gazaguy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gazaguy/support

On this episode, we speak to Sudan's ambassador to the United States, Nureldin Satti. He discusses the coup in Sudan which overthrew Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok just hours after US envoy Jeffrey Feltman was in Khartoum. He also addresses the economic crisis in a country where the majority are impoverished, the legacy of former autocrat Omar al-Bashir, economic ties with China, and much more. Finally, we speak to Philippe Lazzarini, the director-general of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). He discusses the agency facing collapse due to lack of funding, the impact this shortage has had on Palestinian refugees who rely on the agency for a lifeline, his message for Boris Johnson who cut funding for UNRWA, and the agency's work in Gaza, where its schools were a safe haven during the Israeli bombardment campaign this summer. He also talks about the international community's ‘abandonment' of refugees, and much more.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Today's panel comprises editor David Horovitz and military correspondent Judah Ari Gross, along with host Amanda Borschel-Dan. As everyone who follows Israeli politics knows, it's not over till it's over. All the same, as the "change bloc" seems poised to take the reins on Sunday afternoon after a swearing-in ceremony, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made eminently clear that he will move to the opposition kicking and screaming. Likewise, yesterday, a group of ultra-Orthodox parties roundly denounced incoming prime minister Naftali Bennett, an overtly religious Jew, and called for him to take off his kippa. For the past week, the mysterious death of an imprisoned IDF intelligence officer has held headlines throughout Israeli media. What are we allowed to say and why is there such a strict censorship on this case? Finally, we discuss the continuing post-op of May's Operation Guardian of the Walls. This week, the UN's Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) released a statement that there was indeed a terror tunnel under one of its schools in the Gaza Strip, which was targeted by the IDF. Likewise, Israel's Ambassador to the United States Gilad Erdan met with the Associated Press management to shed more light on the bombing of its tower, claiming there were disruptors to Iron Dome on the building. But why are we hearing this a month later? Discussed articles include: Netanyahu was long appreciated for keeping Israel safe. Now he's endangering us Haredi party chiefs: Jewish state in danger if wicked Bennett succeeds Netanyahu Army chief defends censoring death of officer accused of grave security crimes IDF: Officer who mysteriously died in prison seriously harmed national security Family rejects possible suicide in death of imprisoned intelligence officer UNRWA: Tunnel found under Gaza school hit by Israel in last month's conflict Israeli envoy tells AP: Hamas sought to jam Iron Dome from your Gaza tower Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony honoring medical workers and hospitals for their fight against the COVID-19 epidemic, in Jerusalem, on June 6, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gillian Mosely (Film Director and Producer) joins Dr Anne Irfan, Professor Eugene Rogan and our Middle East Centre webinar audience to talk about her documentary film, The Tinderbox - Israel and Palestine: time to call time? Dr Anne Irfan (Refugee Studies Centre, Oxford) and Professor Eugene Rogan (St Antony’s College, Oxford). Extract from British Council Film website: Knowledge is power, but lack of knowledge keeps power where politicians want it... From BAFTA-award-winning producer Gillian Mosely, in association with multi-award winners, Spring Films (NIGHT WILL FALL, THE ACT OF KILLING), THE TINDERBOX is a controversial, revealing, and timely new feature documentary exploring both sides of the Israeli Palestinian conflict. It’s the first time the facts behind the divide have been brought to the screen in a single film, and delves deep into history, as well as hearing from contemporary Israeli and Palestinian voices. Exposing surprising, shocking and uncomfortable truths, not least for its Jewish director and onscreen investigator, this is an important film that will provide valuable context and help people make up their minds – or even change them. http://www.thetinderboxfilm.com A first-time director, Gillian Mosely began producing films in 1997, creating, developing, producing and exec producing a wide range of high end documentaries for Arte, BBC, Channel 4, Discovery, History, ITV, NatGeo, PBS and ZDF among others. In 2017 Gillian produced her first Feature Documentary: Manolo: the Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards (Netflix). TV films include “Ancient Egypt: Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings,” BBC2, and BAFTA, Royal Television Society and AIB award-winning “Mummifying Alan,” Channel 4, Discovery, NGCI. Dr Anne Irfan is Anne Irfan is Departmental Lecturer in Forced Migration at the Refugee Studies Centre. She holds a Dual Master’s Degree from Columbia University and the LSE and a PhD from the LSE, where she wrote her doctoral thesis on the historical role of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the Palestinian refugee camps. She previously taught at the University of Sussex and the LSE, and is an Associate Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. Anne’s research interests include global refugee history, UNRWA and Palestinian refugees, forced migration in the Middle East, the spatiality of refugee camps, and archival suppression. She is currently Co-Investigator on the British Academy-funded research project Borders, global governance and the refugee, examining the historical origins of the global refugee regime. In recent years, she has spoken at the UK Parliament in Westminster, and the UN Headquarters in New York and Geneva about the functions of the UNRWA regime and the exclusions facing Palestinian refugees from Syria. Anne’s work has been published in Journal of Refugee Studies, Jerusalem Quarterly and Forced Migration Review, as well as media outlets The Washington Post and The Conversation. Her article ‘Is Jerusalem international or Palestinian? Rethinking UNGA Resolution 181’ was named co-winner of the 2017 Ibrahim Dakkak Award for Best Essay on Jerusalem. She is currently working on a book about UNRWA’s institutional history. Professor Eugene Rogan is Professor of Modern Middle Eastern History at the University of Oxford and Director of the Middle East Centre at St Antony’s College. He is author of The Fall of the Ottomans: The Great War in the Middle East, 1914-1920 (Penguin, 2015) which was named The Economist books of the year 2015 and The Sunday Times top ten bestseller; and The Arabs: A History (Penguin, 2009, 3rd edition 2018), which has been translated in 18 languages and was named one of the best books of 2009 by The Economist, The Financial Times, and The Atlantic Monthly. His earlier works include Frontiers of the State in the Late Ottoman Empire (Cambridge University Press, 1999), for which he received the Albert Hourani Book Award of the Middle East Studies Association of North America and the Fuad Köprülü Prize of the Turkish Studies Association; The War for Palestine: Rewriting the History of 1948 (Cambridge University Press, 2001, second edition 2007, with Avi Shlaim), which has been published in Arabic, French, Turkish and Italian editions; and Outside In: On the Margins of the Modern Middle East (I.B. Tauris, 2002).

Keeping COVID-19 infections at bay among Palestinian refugees has never been so important at the start of this new academic year, the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has said.  In an interview with UN News’s Daniel Johnson, agency spokesperson Tamara Alrifai explains how the agency has put changes in place to keep the 5.6 million people it helps safe in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank - including East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. 

Keeping COVID-19 infections at bay among Palestinian refugees has never been so important at the start of this new academic year, the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has said.  In an interview with UN News’s Daniel Johnson, agency spokesperson Tamara Alrifai explains how the agency has put changes in place to keep the 5.6 million people it helps safe in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank - including East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. 

This week, our crew talks with Dr. Akihiro Seita, director of health for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Dr. Seita discusses refugee health, UNRWA's mission, its importance, and his career path. Read more about UNRWA at unrwa.org Have an idea for a show? Questions or comments for our hosts? Email cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

James G. Lindsay, Visiting fellow at The Washington Institute James G. Lindsay is a visiting fellow at The Washington Institute, focusing on Palestinian refugee issues and UN humanitarian assistance. During 2000-2007, he served with the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), where he acted as legal advisor and general counsel and oversaw all UNRWA legal activities. Before his UNRWA service, Lindsay spent twenty years as an attorney in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/experts/view/lindsay-james-g EJ Kimball, Director, Israel Victory Project (Project of the Middle East Forum) EJ Kimball is a foreign policy and national security consultant with over 10 years' experience working in Washington, D.C. He most recently served as executive director of the Israel Allies Foundation. He previously served as foreign policy counsel to Rep. Sue Myrick (NC), staff director of the Congressional Anti-Terrorism Caucus, and director of government relations for Jorge Scientific Corporation. Kimball graduated from Boston University, earned his Juris Doctor from Western New England College, and received a Master's degree from the American University School of International Service. He currently serves as Director of Middle East Forum project, the Israel Victory Project. Twitter: @IsraelVictory17 / https://twitter.com/IsraelVictory17 https://www.meforum.org/projects/israel-victory-project

Dorothee Klaus, Stevens Le Blond, Massimo Marelli, Nathaniel A. Raymond Civil society, governmental and private sector partners are increasingly engaged in and reliant on digital data and ICTs for the delivery of public services and support to vulnerable populations. However, emerging and related cyber- and data-reliant risks threaten the human security and human rights of these populations, undermining their development potential.   The proliferation of ICTs among affected populations and humanitarian and development actors alike exposes critical, unaddressed gaps in the legal, ethical and technological frameworks that have traditionally defined and governed humanitarians' professional conduct. These gaps are an open secret, as is the lack of professionalization around data protection and ICT use. Increasingly, they are a disaster waiting to happen. As evidenced by the recent security breach of a software platform used by aid agencies to store the data of vulnerable people, the risk of such ICT- and data-related disasters is very real and far-reaching in the humanitarian and development sectors. In the face of these evermore complex threats, the need for capacity development for digital security and cyber resilience is increasingly recognized in the international humanitarian and development communities as critical. Unfortunately, an effective approach for such capacity development is lacking.    In this panel discussion convened by the Signal Program on Human Security and Technology of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the École polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), speakers from a diverse set of backgrounds will explore and debate the major challenges and opportunities of digital security and cyber resilience in the 21st century. Through the unique experience and perspectives of the speakers, the panel will bring theory and practice together to frame a critical narrative and agenda for ensuring that ethics and human rights are central to global and national debates around digital security and cyber resilience. supported by BMZ

Dorothee Klaus, Stevens Le Blond, Massimo Marelli, Nathaniel A. Raymond Civil society, governmental and private sector partners are increasingly engaged in and reliant on digital data and ICTs for the delivery of public services and support to vulnerable populations. However, emerging and related cyber- and data-reliant risks threaten the human security and human rights of these populations, undermining their development potential.   The proliferation of ICTs among affected populations and humanitarian and development actors alike exposes critical, unaddressed gaps in the legal, ethical and technological frameworks that have traditionally defined and governed humanitarians' professional conduct. These gaps are an open secret, as is the lack of professionalization around data protection and ICT use. Increasingly, they are a disaster waiting to happen. As evidenced by the recent security breach of a software platform used by aid agencies to store the data of vulnerable people, the risk of such ICT- and data-related disasters is very real and far-reaching in the humanitarian and development sectors. In the face of these evermore complex threats, the need for capacity development for digital security and cyber resilience is increasingly recognized in the international humanitarian and development communities as critical. Unfortunately, an effective approach for such capacity development is lacking.    In this panel discussion convened by the Signal Program on Human Security and Technology of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the École polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), speakers from a diverse set of backgrounds will explore and debate the major challenges and opportunities of digital security and cyber resilience in the 21st century. Through the unique experience and perspectives of the speakers, the panel will bring theory and practice together to frame a critical narrative and agenda for ensuring that ethics and human rights are central to global and national debates around digital security and cyber resilience. supported by BMZ

The offices of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is responsible for all the world's refugees with one exception: Palestinian refugees. They are served by the U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which designates not only those who fled from the land that became Israel but also their descendants. As a result, the number of Palestinian refugees has risen from hundreds of thousands to millions. Foreign Podicy host, Cliff May, is joined by FDD's Jonathan Schanzer and Richard Goldberg to discuss their research on the UN agency, and their recommendations for reforms that could be beneficial to Israelis, Palestinians and American taxpayers. Show resources: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/01/25/donald-trump-palestinians-peace-216529 https://nypost.com/2017/12/27/trump-should-crack-down-on-unrwa-finally-end-fiction-of-palestinian-refugees/

The offices of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is responsible for all the world’s refugees with one exception: Palestinian refugees. They are served by the U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which designates not only those who fled from the land that became Israel but also their descendants. As a result, the number of Palestinian refugees has risen from hundreds of thousands to millions. Foreign Podicy host, Cliff May, is joined by FDD’s Jonathan Schanzer and Richard Goldberg to discuss their research on the UN agency, and their recommendations for reforms that could be beneficial to Israelis, Palestinians and American taxpayers. Show resources: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/01/25/donald-trump-palestinians-peace-216529 https://nypost.com/2017/12/27/trump-should-crack-down-on-unrwa-finally-end-fiction-of-palestinian-refugees/

In light of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas' recent anti-Israel speech, the U.S. has cut its funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) that provides aid to Palestinians displaced during Israel's War of Independence.