In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Palestinian author and former academic Ramsey Hanhan for a powerful conversation about Fugitive Dreams, Palestine Bleeds For You, censorship, the Nakba, faith, and the responsibility of witnessing. Ramsey reflects on being in Palestine on October 7, writing in real time as Gaza was being destroyed, and why Palestinian voices must continue to speak even when the world tries to silence them.
Ramsey Hanhan is the author of two books: Palestine Bleeds For You (2026) and the autobiographical Fugitive Dreams (2022). His short stories, essays, and poetry appear in The Harvard Advocate, Fikra magazine, Scene48, Mondoweiss and other publications. He also speaks about Palestine and literature. Formerly a physics professor, Ramsey holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and lives near Baltimore, Maryland.
In this conversation, we explore
- How Palestine Bleeds For You began on October 7
- Why Palestinian voices are being censored and silenced
- What it means to witness genocide in real time
- Palestinian Christian identity and the weaponization of religion
- The Nakba, the Right of Return, and Palestinian survival
- Why “Do you condemn Hamas?” is the wrong question
- Ramsey’s message to Palestinians: “Don’t give up, ever”
Director: Dr. Ed Hasan | 2026
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