Israel and Palestine Unpacked
Israel and Palestine Unpacked
Podcast Description
‘Israel & Palestine Unpacked’ is an exciting new podcast that is dedicated to exploring the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. The aim of this podcast is to increase understanding and to journey through history, politics and the human stories that underpin and influence the shape of this conflict.
In each episode we delve into critically important topics, such as the historical roots of the conflict, efforts towards compromise and peace, borders, the importance of security, settlements, the Palestinian refugee crisis, the question of Jerusalem as well as the geopolitical impact.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers crucial topics related to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, including historical roots, peace efforts, security concerns, and the Palestinian refugee crisis. For example, episodes explore personal narratives like those of Daliah, who provides insight into life in Gaza, and Dr. Erika Jiménez, who discusses human rights views among Palestinian youth, highlighting the intersection of personal experiences and broader geopolitical issues.
‘Israel & Palestine Unpacked’ is an exciting new podcast that is dedicated to exploring the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. The aim of this podcast is to increase understanding and to journey through history, politics and the human stories that underpin and influence the shape of this conflict.
In each episode we delve into critically important topics, such as the historical roots of the conflict, efforts towards compromise and peace, borders, the importance of security, settlements, the Palestinian refugee crisis, the question of Jerusalem as well as the geopolitical impact.
Coming Up Today & Biography
In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr John McMullen, an educational and child psychologist based in Northern Ireland. Dr McMullen has worked extensively with war-affected children in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo and currently supports refugee pupils in Northern Irish schools. He also lectures on trauma, conflict, and the refugee experience.
Episode Buildup
Our conversation begins with how prolonged exposure to violence shapes a child’s emotional and cognitive development and how trauma manifests differently across age groups. Drawing on his experiences in East Africa andBelfast, Dr McMullen offers a grounded psychological lens on how early trauma becomes embedded in the developing brain—shaping how children view themselves, others and the world.
While his research is rooted in specific regions, such as Uganda and the DRC, his insights reveal something universal: trauma transcends borders. Whether it’s a child in Gulu, Gaza, or East Belfast, the psychological effects of violence are strikingly similar. This generalisability opens up space to explore shared risks and opportunities—especially in long-standing conflict zones like Israel-Palestine, where children live in segregated societies often shaped by inherited fear and mistrust.
We also discuss resilience—what it looks like in children exposed to war, and whether it can be cultivated through education. From integrated schools in Northern Ireland to classroom interventions in Uganda, Dr McMullen shares lessons with relevance far beyond any one context.
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