Stand For Palestine Podcast

In this Stand4Palestine exclusive, Syrian war reporter Abdul Samad Zagul takes us from the fall of Aleppo to a shocking reversal on the battlefield. Inside stories of siege life, secret evacuation deals, Idlib’s political reset, the 2019–20 blitz, and the disciplined rebuild that set the stage for a 2024 offensive—culminating in the “Bashar ran” moment. If you’ve only seen Syria through headlines, this is the ground-truth timeline.What you’ll learn:• How daily life under siege forged faith, resilience, and tactics• Who brokered the Aleppo evacuation and why the “green buses” mattered• Why Idlib consolidated (SSG, joint ops rooms) after factional infighting• How Russia’s air war met Turkish pushback in 2019–20• The shift from loose brigades to one command with training, drones, and intel• Why commanders chose 2024 to open a new front—and how they executed it• How momentum rolled south as cities flipped in a domino effectChapters:3:06 Life under siege — hunger, faith, unbreakable grit12:03 The great escape — secret deals, green buses, last goodbye21:59 Power vacuum — factions collide, SSG steps up31:42 The pivot — Russia surges, Turkey hits back41:16 From chaos to command — training camps, one war room50:07 Green light 2024 — why the front opens now1:04:59 All-in — bikes roll, drones buzz, comms go dark1:26:11 The call — “Bashar ran.” Celebration & what’s next👥 Guest: Abdul Samad Zagul — journalist & frontline war reporter (10+ years)▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cppT_BYxUuE🔔 Subscribe for more ground-truth conversations and analysis📲 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/stand4palestineaus/#Stand4Palestine #Syria #Aleppo #Idlib #MiddleEast #WarAndPolitics #FrontlineReporting #Geopolitics #HumanRights #Podcast

Since October 7, the West Bank has been under escalating siege: mass arrests, deadly raids in Jenin and Tulkarem, the expansion of settlements like E1, and open talk of annexation. The Palestinian Authority faces growing pressure, while Israel moves to revoke IDs and passports of Palestinians holding foreign citizenships.In this episode, we unpack:What life has been like in the West Bank since Oct 7Why resistance is crushed so differently here compared to GazaThe PA’s role as a “security arm” for IsraelAnnexation, the death of the Oslo process, and whether this means the end of the West BankWhat this all means for the so-called Two-State SolutionIs this the beginning of a new Nakba — the erasure of the West Bank as we know it?🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth discussions on Palestine, resistance, and the future of the Ummah.#Palestine #WestBank #Nakba #FreePalestine #Israel #gaza Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stand4palestineaus/Follow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@standforpalestineaus

In this powerful episode, Dr. Asim Qureshi – Research Director at CAGE and author of A Virtue of Disobedience – joins us to ask a profound question: why are Muslims so afraid to rebel?From Gaza to Guantanamo, Asim explores the virtue of disobedience as a prophetic legacy, the complicity of scholars, and the crushing weight of Western states in sustaining Zionism. He reflects on political prisoners who found freedom behind bars, the silence of Muslim leaders, and the terrifying accountability awaiting us on Yawm al-Qiyamah.We cover:- Fear, dunya, and the psychology of obedience.- The failure of scholars in a livestreamed genocide.- Why Islam demands courage and political defiance.- How Zionism survives only through Western backing.- Lessons from political prisoners who lived Qur’anic ethics under torture.- What disobedience looks like for Muslims in the West today.This is a conversation about courage, complicity, and accountability before Allah.🔔 Our episodes are also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@standforpalestineaus📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stand4palestineaus/00:05 – Fear, dunya & obedience06:00 – Introducing Dr. Asim Qureshi13:00 – Fear of rebellion vs prophetic courage19:00 – Obedience & capitalism26:00 – Qur’anic lessons on victory32:00 – Silence of scholars41:00 – Legal fears or political cowardice?49:00 – Gulf states & stolen wealth55:00 – Zionism’s collapse & Western burden1:05:00 – Political prisoners as the freest1:17:00 – Accountability on Yawm al-Qiyamah

In this powerful episode of the Stand 4 Palestine Podcast, Faraz sits down with Dilly Hussain, deputy editor of 5Pillars and host of The Blood Brothers Podcast. A rare independent Muslim journalist, Dilly has reported from Bangladesh, Syria, and Afghanistan, meeting leaders and witnessing historic moments firsthand.From the fall of Hasina in Dhaka to the toppling of Assad in Damascus, Dilly brings unique access, analysis, and lived experience. Together, we unpack whether these revolutions were really failures, how agency and geopolitics shape Muslim struggles, and why multipolarity could be the key to Islamic revival.Highlights:Why the Bangladesh revolution shocked everyoneThe brutality of the Assad regime and why Syria is uniqueAgency vs. global powers: are Muslims just pawns?Dilly’s rare access to Abu Muhammad al-Jolani (Ahmed Al Shar'a)Afghanistan, the Taliban, and the Caliphate questionOperation Timber Sycamore and the secular brigades: Was the Syrian Revolution "bought"?A looming war between Israel and Turkey?This is a deep-dive into our ummah’s struggles, victories, and the road ahead.Dilly's Socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/dilly.hussain88/X: https://x.com/DillyHussain88Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ME0gApyaVO25ZozRLCNQw?si=1d2e3d6b81c44ec7Youtube: https://t.co/crWeI3Nqxi4:12 – Bangladesh: Student protests to regime collapse12:23 – Why Hasina fell so fast17:32 – Syria: Why it is different23:58 – Syria’s destruction: Parallels to Gaza30:18 – Agency vs. puppets: are revolutions orchestrated?42:01 – Defining success: what does a successful revolution look like?55:21 – Let them fight each other: Why Muslims need competing superpowers01:02:00 – Afghanistan, the Taliban, and the Caliphate question01:16:00 – Dilly’s prediction: Israel-Turkey war by 2027

In this powerful episode of the Stand for Palestine Podcast, we sit down with Brother Abdussamad Dagul, a Turkish-German journalist who left everything in 2014 to make hijra to Syria. For over a decade, he has lived and reported from the very heart of the Syrian revolution.From the torture and martyrdom of young Hamza al-Khatib whose story spread on Facebook and ignited an uprising, to the siege of Aleppo (2016) under relentless Russian and Iranian bombardment, Abdussamad shares an insider’s story of struggle, sacrifice, treachery, and hope.This is not just history, it is the untold narrative of the Syrian people’s resilience in the face of oppression, betrayal, and global politics.🔥 Don’t miss this extraordinary first-hand account of:- ⁠The journey from Germany to Syria- The origins of the Syrian Revolution and the role of media in mobilising the masses.- How ISIS deceived thousands and betrayed the Ummah.- The brutal Aleppo siege and evacuation on the infamous “green buses.”- Iran’s Shia Crescent project and demographic engineering in Syria.- The spirit of the Syrian people who, despite despair, turned to Allah and rebuilt in IdlibPart 2 will continue with Idlib’s darkest days, the road to victory, and the Islamic vision that continues to drive the revolution.Follow Abdussamad's work: IG: https://www.instagram.com/abdussameddgl/X: https://x.com/AbdussamedDgl1Podcast: https://x.com/NewMidEastPdcstYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TNMEPodcast8:59 – Fast life, wake-up call21:22 – Crossing Bab al-Hawa24:12 – 2014 reality check33:45 – A revolution on Facebook39:20 – Aleppo’s first siege49:01 – Inside the second siege54:50 – The most horrible night57:12 – The green buses project1:09:04 – Idlib becomes the heart1:16:16 – From guerrillas to an army

In this episode of the Stand 4 Palestine Podcast, we explore the latest wave of European countries -- and Australia -- recognising a Palestinian state, placing it in the context of a century of developments. We cover the history from Sykes-Picot and Balfour to the Nakba, the political theatre of the revived Two-State Solution, and what is needed for ultimate liberation of Palestine.Topics of discussion include:•⁠ ⁠The century-long colonial context of “recognition”•⁠ ⁠Why Europe is moving now, and the implication of these symbolic gestures•⁠ ⁠What's a "state" anyway?•⁠ ⁠The political theatre of the Two-State Solution revival•⁠ ⁠Arab regimes’ betrayal of the Palestinian cause•⁠ ⁠What true Palestinian liberation demandsFollow us on our socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stand4palestineaus/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stand4uyghursaustraliaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Gg1DQ6oi1oOleKvJnA3o8WhatsApp: bit.ly/S4P_WA0:00 – Australia’s Link to Gaza Strike & Episode Kickoff2:20 – Why Countries Are Suddenly Recognising Palestine6:37 – The West’s Real Motives & What “Statehood” Really Means15:31 – From Ottoman Rule to the Balfour Declaration20:03 – Partition Plans, the Nakba & Israel’s Birth27:53 – Six-Day War, Borders & Neighbouring Arab States38:53 – Camp David, Oslo & the Rise of the Palestinian Authority45:02 – Abraham Accords, Betrayal & the Road to October 748:07 – Is the Two-State Solution Dead? What Recognition Really Means54:53 – The Muslim Response: Dignity, Resistance & Breaking Western Consensus

In this much-requested episode of the Stand 4 Palestine Podcast, host Faraz sits down with Amer to break down the recent uprising in Suwayda, the role of the Druze sect, and how global powers are using minorities to advance long-term colonial goals in the Middle East.🎙️ Topics covered:Who are the Druze? Beliefs, origins, and secrecyWhat happened in Suwayda in 2025?Druze role in the Israeli military and the war on GazaThe Zionist strategy: sectarian division as colonial toolThe David Corridor: land grab or buffer zone?Arab tribal backlash and the geopolitical implications🔔 Subscribe for more episodes tackling global affairs.#Suwayda #Druze #Syria #Palestine #Israel #Zionism #MiddleEast #Colonialism #Resistance #DavidCorridor #Fatimid #Ummah #Gaza #Stand4Palestine #S4Ppodcast00:00 – Introduction02:55 What sparked the Suwayda crisis?07:59 Israel kills 300 Syrian soldiers in 1 hour13:42 Druze protest: “We want Israel”17:00 Who is Hikmat al-Hijri?18:45 David’s Corridor and Greater Israel21:04 The Kurdish threat: 100,000 fighters24:33 America’s Syria-Israel dilemma39:49 Blood Covenant: how Israel rewired the Druze49:05 The Arab tribes will decide Syria’s future

In this first episode of the Stand 4 Palestine Podcast, we unpack the man-made famine unfolding in Gaza, and who’s responsible for it.We look at the broader global order that allowed this atrocity, the complicity of Western powers and Arab regimes, and the uncomfortable truths about some charities and NGOs. Why did the Ummah let this happen? And what now?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stand4palestineaus/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stand4uyghursaustraliaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@standforpalestineaus

On the eve of Ramadan, we discuss what sounds like a conspiracy theory - 5 holy red cows which will pave the way to the construction of the Temple Mount. What's the deal with these 5 cows? 00:00 Introduction 4:14 The link between Ramadan and the war on Gaza 7:25 The significance of Al Aqsa to Muslims and Jews 15:00 So what is the red cow? 27:02 What will happen next with the red cows? 34:50 Will Al-Aqsa be managed like Masjid Al-Ibraheemi? 40:57 Will Muslims actually rise if Al-Aqsa is destroyed? 51:45 Allah's orchestration of the battle in Gaza 58:07 Our role as Muslims

This past week, Rafah has been under bombardment and under threat of an impending ground invasion. Who is responsible for this invasion, and who is responsible for protecting Rafah? We explore the intention behind this attack, and the betrayal of the Muslim rulers in their duty towards Gaza. Aqsa Frontline Podcast is an initiative of Stand4Palestine, seeking to tie together political analysis and Islamic concepts, while equipping us with the tools to defend the honour of Al Aqsa. Check out the links on our profile to stay in touch through our various platforms for the latest news updates related to Gaza.

In the first episode of our podcast, we look at the events of the past 4 months and address the question: "How has Gaza changed the world since October 7?" 00:00 Introduction 03:18 The significance of Oct 7 13:15 America's political dilemmas 25:40 The shift in public opinion in the West 29:45 "Israel"'s political dilemmas 42:18 The response from the Muslim world 1:00:00 A changing world --- Aqsa Frontline Podcast is an initiative of Stand4Palestine, seeking to tie together political analysis and Islamic concepts, while equipping us with the tools to defend the honour of Al Aqsa. Check out the links on our profile to stay in touch through our various platforms for the latest news updates related to Gaza.