Why MAP Refused Israel’s Demands & Continued Operating in Gaza | Ep 76

Steve Cutts, CEO of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), joins Shamim Sarif and Hanan Kattan in Episode 76 of The Enlightenment Podcast to discuss why MAP refused Israel’s demand to hand over the names of its Palestinian staff — a decision that led to Israel deregistering the organisation in 2025 after more than 40 years of medical and humanitarian work supporting Palestinians.Drawing on his experience inside the UN and international institutions, Steve examines the systematic targeting of Palestinian healthcare, the weaponisation of humanitarian aid, the silencing of medical witnesses from Gaza, and the wider failure of the international system to enforce accountability despite overwhelming evidence of war crimes and collective punishment.Steve Cutts also reflects on hope, solidarity, international justice, and why silence in the face of atrocities becomes complicity.📚 Hanan Kattan’s new book Palestine Revealed supports Palestinian charities including MAP.Get the book at www.palestinerevealed.com👇 WATCH, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE to help amplify Palestinian voices and independent journalism.Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) Social Media:Steve Cutts Linked In→ linkedin.com/in/stevejohncuttsInstagram → instagram.com/medicalaidpal X (Twitter) → x.com/MedicalAidPal Facebook → facebook.com/MedicalAidforPalestinians Website → map.org.ukDonate Here → linktr.ee/MedicalAidforPalestinians The Enlightenment Podcast Social Media:feedlinks.link/enlightenmentpodcast#Palestine #Gaza #MedicalAidForPalestinians #MAP #SteveCutts #TheEnlightenmentPodcast #FreePalestine #GazaGenocide #PalestinianVoices #IsraelPalestine #HumanRights #ICJ #ICC #UN #HealthcareUnderAttack #PalestinianRights #MiddleEast #Podcast #PoliticalPodcast #PalestineRevealed