Unapologetic: The Third Narrative

From Grassroots to Purple Skies

In Episode 8, we sit down with Sally Abed — socialist organizer, new mother, and the first Palestinian woman to lead a joint Jewish-Arab slate and be elected to Haifa’s municipal council with Haifa Majority. As a leader in the purple grassroots movement, Standing Together, she works to turn joint struggle into political impact.Sally reflects on her path from neighborhood activism to municipal leadership, the values that guide her work, and the impact of boycotting, including the challenges of being targeted by it.Tune into her episode and be sure to check out the links below:Haifa MajorityStanding TogetherThe Long Answer PodcastFollow us on Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thirdnarrative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/ThirdNarrative⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more info on UTTN, visit ⁠⁠⁠uttn.net⁠⁠⁠ or our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on October 27, 2025. The facts presented in this episode reflect what was known at the time, but new information may have since come to light. Similarly, the opinions expressed by the hosts were shaped by our perspectives at the time of recording and may have evolved as events unfolded. Please note that engagement with our guests does not imply endorsement, and the views expressed by our guests do not necessarily represent our beliefs, either on or off our platform. What has not changed is our commitment to a just and united future.Credits​Sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠B8 of Hope⁠⁠⁠ with the support of ⁠⁠⁠Albi World⁠⁠⁠​Hosts / Executive Producers: ⁠⁠⁠Amira Mohammed⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Ibrahim Abu Ahmad⁠⁠⁠​Associate Producer / Supervising Editor: ⁠⁠⁠Evelyn Uzan⁠⁠⁠​Original Music: ⁠⁠⁠Layan Hawila⁠⁠⁠ – Support her journey as a music therapy student at Berklee​Filming & Editing: ⁠⁠⁠Nissan Film Production⁠⁠⁠​Branding: ⁠⁠⁠Sophie Cooke⁠⁠⁠​Animation: ⁠⁠⁠Santiago Gomez

Changing the Mindset, One Post At a Time

Eran Nissan calls himself “a juggler,” and for good reason. He moves between multiple initiatives focused on peace, reconciliation, and co-resistance between Israelis and Palestinians, all while leading Mehazkim as its CEO.Mehazkim — whose name in Hebrew means “to strengthen” or “to empower” — is a left-wing digital movement advancing equality, ending the occupation, defending democracy and human rights, and promoting women’s and LGBTQ+ rights and climate justice. Through strategic campaigns, it gives ordinary citizens the tools to create meaningful social and political impact.As a new father and strategist for societal transformation, Eran believes real progress begins from within. He explains how shifting the mindset of individuals shapes their behaviors, which influences policies and ultimately reshapes reality. In this conversation, he shares stories of personal growth, societal evolution, and the vision of a future where equality, freedom, and justice are not just ideals, but lived experiences.Links mentioned in episode:MehazkimPhoenix FrameworkViral Interview (FCK BNGVR)Follow us on Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠thirdnarrative⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/ThirdNarrative⁠ ⁠⁠⁠For more info on UTTN, visit ⁠⁠uttn.net⁠⁠ or our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on September 24, 2025. The facts presented in this episode reflect what was known at the time, but new information may have since come to light. Similarly, the opinions expressed by the hosts were shaped by our perspectives at the time of recording and may have evolved as events unfolded. Please note that engagement with our guests does not imply endorsement, and the views expressed by our guests do not necessarily represent our beliefs, either on or off our platform. What has not changed is our commitment to a just and united future.Credits​Sponsored by: ⁠⁠B8 of Hope⁠⁠ with the support of ⁠⁠Albi World⁠⁠​Hosts / Executive Producers: ⁠⁠Amira Mohammed⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Ibrahim Abu Ahmad⁠⁠​Associate Producer / Supervising Editor: ⁠⁠Evelyn Uzan⁠⁠​Original Music: ⁠⁠Layan Hawila⁠⁠ – Support her journey as a music therapy student at Berklee​Filming & Editing: ⁠⁠Nissan Film Production⁠⁠​Branding: ⁠⁠Sophie Cooke⁠⁠​Animation: ⁠⁠Santiago Gomez

Existence is Resistance

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nimala Kharoufeh— an inspirational teacher, women's circle trainer, group facilitator, and the first Samara Yoga teacher in the Middle East. She holds over 14 accredited certificates in self-development and well-being. With 15 years of experience in local and international peacebuilding organizations, she specializes in youth and women’s development, leadership, communication, and team building. As the director of the Palestinian Freedom School, and founder of the soon-to-open Sahwa Healing Center in Beit Jala, Nimala holds true to the symbolism of her name. Inside the Combatants for Peace office, Nimala reflects on what it means to grow up in a family split by IDs, to navigate a geography that keeps shrinking, and to carry the emotional weight of simply existing as a Palestinian. Yet she brings something rare: a pathway toward healing, inner awakening, and the reclamation of humanity in a world that tries to erase it.With striking vulnerability, she speaks about trauma, womanhood, community care, and the revolutionary choice to step out of victimhood and into responsibility. This same vision led her to create the Sahwa Healing Center— a community-rooted space now in its final stages of becoming a reality, where Palestinians will have access to grounding practices like yoga, meditation, women’s circles, trauma-informed healing, and much more. With your support, the doors of this space can open sooner rather than later, bringing healing and connection to a community that needs it.If you’ve ever wondered what steadfastness looks like, what healing inside occupation feels like, or what it takes to keep showing up when everything around you is falling apart—this episode is for you.Listen, share, and—if you’re able—consider donating to help bring the Sahwa Healing Center to life. Your support directly fuels the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being of Palestinians.Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on September 28th, 2025. The facts presented in this episode reflect what was known at the time, but new information may have since come to light. Similarly, the opinions expressed by the hosts were shaped by our perspectives at the time of recording and may have evolved as events unfolded. Please note that engagement with our guests does not imply endorsement, and the views expressed by our guests do not necessarily represent our beliefs, either on or off our platform. What has not changed is our commitment to a just and united future.Credits​Sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠B8 of Hope⁠⁠⁠ with the support of ⁠⁠⁠Albi World⁠⁠⁠​Hosts / Executive Producers: ⁠⁠⁠Amira Mohammed⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Ibrahim Abu Ahmad⁠⁠⁠​Associate Producer / Supervising Editor: ⁠⁠⁠Evelyn Uzan⁠⁠⁠​Original Music: ⁠⁠⁠Layan Hawila⁠⁠⁠ – Support her journey as a music therapy student at Berklee​Filming & Editing: ⁠⁠⁠Nissan Film Production⁠⁠⁠​Branding: ⁠⁠⁠Sophie Cooke⁠⁠⁠​Animation: ⁠⁠⁠Santiago Gomez

Allow us to Demonstrate: Solidarity

In this episode, Danielle Cantor — co-mother and community organizer with Culture of Solidarity, a grassroots mutual aid collective — opens up on what it means to live and act from a place of radical care in unbearable times. Culture of Solidarity builds networks of care, resistance, and justice from the ground up, bringing together activists, organizers, and neighbors to meet urgent needs while confronting systems of inequality and oppression. Their work spans food justice, political education, anti-war organizing, and support for marginalized communities in their ongoing struggles for dignity and liberation. Through her honesty, weariness, and courage, Danielle reveals the emotional cost of organizing and the strength it takes to keep showing up.She reflects on how empathy can become an action, on what solidarity truly means when facing the realities of occupation, and on her community’s commitment to care that doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable truths. From standing in silent vigils for murdered children in Gaza, to leaving a beloved community space in the name of integrity, Danielle reminds us that compassion without accountability is hollow — and that a different kind of future is imperative, one rooted in justice, equality, and deep care.If you were inspired to join any of the activities mentioned in this episode, follow @twinkyyyy and @culture_of_solidarity on Instagram for updates! Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on August 25th, 2025. The facts presented in this episode reflect what was known at the time, but new information may have since come to light. Similarly, the opinions expressed by the hosts were shaped by our perspectives at the time of recording and may have evolved as events unfolded. Please note that engagement with our guests does not imply endorsement, and the views expressed by our guests do not necessarily represent our beliefs, either on or off our platform. What has not changed is our commitment to a just and united future.Credits​Sponsored by: ⁠⁠B8 of Hope⁠⁠ with the support of ⁠⁠Albi World⁠⁠​Hosts / Executive Producers: ⁠⁠Amira Mohammed⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Ibrahim Abu Ahmad⁠⁠​Associate Producer / Supervising Editor: ⁠⁠Evelyn Uzan⁠⁠​Original Music: ⁠⁠Layan Hawila⁠⁠ – Support her journey as a music therapy student at Berklee​Filming & Editing: ⁠⁠Nissan Film Production⁠⁠​Branding: ⁠⁠Sophie Cooke⁠⁠​Animation: ⁠⁠Santiago Gomez

Harmony in the Midst of Chaos

From a young age, Mahdi refused to let judgment or limitation define him. Where others saw barriers, he instinctively looked for ways forward, creating solutions in the spaces that needed them most. That same determination drives his work today as Co-founder of Harmony Network, a platform uniting the Arab minority in Israel to cultivate a powerful community of skilled professionals. The network provides opportunities for the roughly 21% of the population who face systemic barriers. Mahdi’s proactive spirit also led to the launch of the Harmony SOS app, developed in a moment of urgency during the recent war with Iran to support and safeguard his community. In this conversation, Mahdi shares how he transformed criticism into determination, why he chose to channel his activism into building networks and tools, and what it means to take action differently in pursuit of long-term change. Tune in for more on his vision, persistence, and belief that strength grows through connection.Follow us on Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠thirdnarrative⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/ThirdNarrative⁠ ⁠⁠For more info on UTTN, visit ⁠⁠uttn.net⁠⁠ or our ⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on August 17th, 2025. The facts presented in this episode reflect what was known at the time, but new information may have since come to light. Similarly, the opinions expressed by the hosts were shaped by our perspectives at the time of recording and may have evolved as events unfolded. Please note that engagement with our guests does not imply endorsement, and the views expressed by our guests do not necessarily represent our beliefs, either on or off our platform. What has not changed is our commitment to a just and united future.Credits​Sponsored by: ⁠B8 of Hope⁠ with the support of ⁠Albi World⁠​Hosts / Executive Producers: ⁠Amira Mohammed⁠ & ⁠Ibrahim Abu Ahmad⁠​Associate Producer / Supervising Editor: ⁠Evelyn Uzan⁠​Original Music: ⁠Layan Hawila⁠ – Support her journey as a music therapy student at Berklee​Filming & Editing: ⁠Nissan Film Production⁠​Branding: ⁠Sophie Cooke⁠​Animation: ⁠Santiago Gomez