In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Palestinian American creator Mo Hamzeh joins Dr. Ed Hasan for a raw conversation about censorship, fatherhood, and refusing to stay silent. Known for his sharp, fact-driven breakdowns and repeated bans across major platforms, Mo shares the story behind the viral clips—growing up bullied for being Palestinian, hiding his identity to survive, and ultimately deciding to go all in. They unpack Meta’s aggressive takedowns, the rise of alternative platforms, the emotional toll of witnessing Gaza in real time as a parent, and why slowing down now would mean losing the moment.

Moath Hamzeh is a Palestinian-American that was born and raised in the United States. Mo is a husband and father of 2 beautiful children. Mo's family is from Palestine through and through with his father side being from Ein Karem, which is just outside of Jerusalem, and his mother's side from Tubas. His great grandparents and grandparents among their children were displaced as a result of the Nakba of 1948 where they were forced to seek refuge, which forced many of his family to flee to Jordan. Mo has been relentless in his advocacy and activism online to the point where Meta has deleted a total of 42 of his Instagram accounts and banned him from their platform. Mo looks forward to the day that in our millions, in our billions, we will all walk hand-in-hand in a free Palestine.

In this conversation, we explore
→ Growing up Palestinian and navigating identity in America
→ Breaking the silence and embracing “psychic militancy”
→ The research discipline behind viral political content
→ 41+ Meta account removals and digital censorship
→ Creative alter-egos, masks, and beating the algorithm
→ UpScrolled and the migration away from censored platforms
→ Being physically targeted and protecting your family
→ Fatherhood, grief, and watching Gaza as a parent
→ The flotilla mission and his father volunteering to go

Director: Dr. Ed Hasan | 2026