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PalCast - One World, One Struggle

PalCast is the podcast hosted by Palestinian refugee, Dr Yousef Aljamal and his longtime friend and renowned activist, Helena Cobban.

Podcast · By Tortoise Shack Media · British English · Official site

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Sep 8, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    ‘I Did Not See The Sun. I Did Not See The Sky’ – A Palestinian Child Prisoner speaks (opens the original)

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    Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack CW: This episode contains subjects that listeners/viewers might find disturbing. Abdulkhaliq Burnat is a Palestinian law student from the village of Billin in the West Bank. He was jailed for a total of 5 years in Israeli jails, four of them were under administrative detention, without charge or trial. He joins us to share his prison experience and describe the abuses he suffered and witnessed there, and why he now wants to become a lawyer who will hel

  2. Episode · Sep 3, 2026

    Sharing Art, Culture and Languages during the Genocide -Roa’a Abuaser (opens the original)

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    Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Roa'a Abuaser is a 19-year-old medical student from Gaza. Alongside her studies, she is a poet, creative writer, and musician, she speaks 4 languages. Driven by a passion for cultural exchange, she founded PolyVera, the first language and cultural community in Gaza. She had the temerity to tell Yousef and Tony that there's nothing interesting about her. We disagree. Former Palestinian Child Prisoner, Abdulkhaliq Burnat podcast is here:https://www.patre

  3. Episode · Aug 27, 2026

    Gaza and the Israeli Elections – It’s Not Just Netanyahu (opens the original)

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    Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this PalCast, Yousef Aljamal talks to cohost Tony Groves about the latest news on Gaza, the current worseninig reality on the ground and the truth behind the ceasefire and the Hamas position on surrendering their weapons. Then they look at the upcoming Israeli election and the polling that shows that the problems with the actions towards Palestinians extends beyond the current Netanyahu government. Medical Student Roa'a Abuaser in Gaza podcast:https

  4. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    The Trick is to not take the Serious Stuff Seriously – Zain’s Story (opens the original)

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    Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this very special PalCast, Yousef and Tony are joined from Gaza by Zain Abu Tawela, a brilliant 10yr old who enjoys crafting, designing clothes, and creating art with playdough. She tells us about her dream of owning a bookshop and becoming a pottery artist. She also recounts her experience of displacement, food insecurity, school and how her sense of humour makes the serious times lighter and sometimes the lighter moments more sad. The Geography Te

  5. Episode · Aug 13, 2026

    I Don’t Want to Leave Gaza – Wining The Reverse Lottery (opens the original)

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    Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Abdulrahman Al-Sheikh Khalil chose to leave Egypt to pursue his studies in IT. Less than a month later October 7th occurred and he’s spent the last almost 3yrs going through experiences he very much didn’t sign up for. He joins us from Gaza to tell his story. Don’t miss it. Note: This episode is clunky because of the nature of stable WiFi and electricity challenges in Gaza are as bad as they’ve been for a long time. But please stick with it. Constantin

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