Iran and Gaza: Was Human Rights Always a Lie? Omar Shakir

Help us expand our Muslim media project here: Donate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here: In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Omar Shakir, former Israel & Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch, to explore whether the global rules-based order was ever truly fair - or if it has always been selectively applied. From the blocking of a major HRW report accusing Israel of crimes against humanity, to the broader failures of international law in places like Palestine and beyond, this discussion confronts uncomfortable truths about power, hypocrisy, and the limits of humanitarian institutions. We also examine the post-9/11 world, the role of Western states, funding pressures within NGOs, and whether meaningful reform is even possible. Finally, we reflect on whether a values-driven ethical framework - rooted in justice and consistency - can be rebuilt in an increasingly unstable world. You can find Omar Shakir here here: X: IG: Become a member here: Or give your one-off donation here: Listen to the audio version of the podcast: Spotify: Apple Podcasts: Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: Find us on: X: LinkedIn: Facebook: Instagram: Telegram: BlueSky: Threads: Find Muhammad Jalal here: X: Instagram: Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: Website Archive: Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Iran and Gaza: Was Human Rights Always a Lie? Omar Shakir is an episode from The Thinking Muslim by Muhammad Jalal.

This episode is 53:32 long.

This episode was published on Mar 27, 2026.

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