In this episode, Tim speaks with Dr Usama Salman about the past, present and future of Palestine’s indigenous Christian community. Listen in to find out why this community – with its 2,000+ years of history – is facing an existential crisis, and what Dr Salman is doing to strengthen the Christian presence in the Holy Land.

In this episode, Tim Livesey speaks with Violette Mubarak, the general director of the Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre. Tim and Violette discuss how the Centre is helping Palestinian families; the complexities of navigating permits and checkpoints between East Jerusalem and the West Bank; and the incredible work of the Centre’s staff in Gaza.

In this episode, Tim Livesey speaks with the Very Reverend Canon Richard Sewell, the Dean of St George’s College, Jerusalem. Richard speaks about the events leading up to the devastating war in Gaza, the impact the war has had on Al Ahli Anglican Hospital in Gaza City, and the violence that is intensifying in the West Bank.

Tim speaks with Nader Abu Amsha about Nader’s experience of being arrested and imprisoned as a young man during the First Intifada and the ongoing reality of living under Israeli occupation in the West Bank. He also reflects on the war in Gaza and shares his vision of what the future may look like for Palestinians and Israelis.

Tim speaks with Rhiannon de Laune, Embrace’s very own Programmes and Partnerships Manager. They discuss the impact of the events of 7 October and the subsequent war in Gaza, as well as concerns about the international response. On a personal level, Rhiannon shares what she has learned from working with Middle East Christians over the past six years.

In this episode, Tim speaks with George Antone, an Embrace partner and a member of the Holy Family Church in Gaza City. George shares the daily realities of life in Gaza since the war broke out on 7 October 2023 and explains why his faith has led him to remain in Gaza. He also shares his vision for the future of Palestine.

My Middle East is back with a third series! Season 3 kicks off with a deeply personal conversation with the Rev Dr Mae Elise Cannon. She shares her surprising journey to working on issues related to Israel-Palestine and talks openly about the joys and challenges she faces in her calling.

In this episode, Tim speaks to Suhaila Tarazi, the director of Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. Born and bred in Gaza, Suhaila explains why she has chosen to stay and work there. She shares the enormous challenges that people face in Gaza, yet explains why she remains hopeful for the future.

In this episode, Tim speaks to Elizabeth Harris Sawczenko. Liz has spent much of her life living in Israel, and experienced the violence of the Intifadas first-hand. She has dedicated her life to helping improve the rights of Arab Israelis and to foster balanced and nuanced discussion of Israel Palestine, and her work has led to her receiving an award from the Archbishop of Canterbury in official recognition of her contribution towards positive interfaith relationships. Liz now works for the Abraham initiatives, promoting a shared society in Israel between Jews and Arab Palestinians. In this episode, Liz speaks about her experiences of growing up as a Jewish girl in North West London, and how her experience of moving to Israel during a turbulent time in history has helped to shape her life and work.

This episode, Embrace CEO Tim Livesey speaks to Sister Bridget Tighe, General Secretary of Caritas Jerusalem and a Franciscan Missionary sister. Sister Bridget has served almost 40 years in the Middle East, working with Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Jerusalem and Gaza. She now leads the Caritas Jerusalem medical centre in Gaza. In this episode, Sister Bridget reflects on her relationship with and love for this unique and beleaguered land.

In the second episode of Embrace the Middle East’s brand new podcast ‘My Middle East’, Embrace CEO Tim Livesey speaks to Sylvia Haddad, executive director of the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon. Sylvia came to Lebanon as a Palestinian refugee in 1948. Sylvia has dedicated her life to helping refugees in Lebanon. This episode, she tells us of her journey into humanitarian work and how her faith continues to inspire her.

In the pilot episode of Embrace the Middle East’s brand new podcast ‘My Middle East’, Embrace CEO Tim Livesey speaks to our very own Connie Musallam about her dual identity as a British Palestinian, and what ‘home’ means to her.