🎙️ This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Ashish Prashar, a political strategist and human rights activist who has advised Middle East peace envoys, UK politicians, and international bodies. He shares a unique perspective shaped by years of firsthand experience in Israel and Palestine, revealing realities that often go unseen in mainstream narratives. From 2010 to 2012, Ashish lived in the West Bank and witnessed systemic policies controlling Palestinian communities. These experiences highlight the everyday mechanisms of apartheid and the human cost behind the policies. In this episode, Ashish discusses the broader lessons of his experiences, from international advocacy to solidarity work. He emphasizes understanding both the human and political dimensions of the conflict, offering insights for activists, policymakers, and anyone seeking justice. 🔑 In this conversation, we explore: ➡ What living in Israel and Palestine taught him about systemic apartheid ➡ The meaning and implications of “sanitized” roads ➡ How political systems and propaganda shape narratives of the conflict ➡ The role of international advocacy and solidarity ➡ Lessons for activists and observers striving for justice 📌 Chapters: 00:00- Introduction 02:00- When Hatred Found Us at Play 12:52- Prison at Seventeen: Assaulted and Tested 21:25- Ashish’s Background: Political Strategy & Human Rights Work 27:47- Between Blair and Palestine 31:33- Living in the West Bank: Firsthand Experiences of Segregation 35:32- Football Against Apartheid 45:56- Airbnb: Profiting from Genocide 51:22- Reflections on Justice, Responsibility, and Speaking Out 🎥 Explore more at: https://sumudpod.com 🌐Check out: https://www.ashishprashar.me/ 📲Follow: @ash_prashar 📲Follow: @dredhasan #Palestine #SumudPod #FreePalestine #GazaGenocide #EndTheOccupation #JusticeForPalestine #ApartheidIsrael #HumanRights #NGO #BDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices