In ‘Unapologetic,’ young Palestinian-Israeli podcasters advocate for a third narrative

[mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nn(RNS) — Read the words “Palestinian-Israeli” next to each other and the first thing that comes to mind for many is likely conflict — two nationalities locked in seemingly perpetual opposition.For Amira Mohammed and Ibrahim Abu Ahmad, citizens of Israel who were born into Arabic-speaking, culturally Palestinian families, the label and all its complexity is the subject of their new podcast, “Unapologetic.” In it, the duo works to reconcile these two aspects of their identity and, in doing so, embrace a role in the peace process that they see as particular to the Arab community in Israel.
“We wanted a pure Palestinian-Israeli voice to come out, something that isn’t biased, is neutral as much as possible, a youthful voice of the current generation,” Mohammed said, “in addition to a voice that is looking to the future and not only being dragged by the pain and suffering of our ancestors.”
The podcast, which aired its first episode on Oct. 29, three weeks after the Hamas terrorist attacks in southern Israel left as many as 1,200 dead and more than 200 taken hostage, is dedicated to “a third narrative” the co-hosts believe is crucial for peace in the region. 
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