Naji Abbas
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Naji Abbas has been mentioned in one podcast episode on This American Life (Aug 2025). Naji Abbas was referenced in the episode "The Other Territory" of This American Life as an expert and advocate for human rights. Ira Glass highlighted Abbas's role with Physicians for Human Rights–Israel, noting his comments on the alarming increase in deaths in Israeli custody and the implications of policy changes on detention conditions.
Staff member/representative (as described) at Physicians for Human Rights–Israel at Physicians for Human Rights–Israel (PHR-I) specializing in Human rights documentation, Prison health and detention conditions, Medical-legal advocacy.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on This American Life |
| Role | Staff member/representative (as described) at Physicians for Human Rights–Israel |
| Affiliation | Physicians for Human Rights–Israel (PHR-I) |
Who talks about Naji Abbas on podcasts?
Ira Glass brought up Naji Abbas; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on This American Life.
- The Other Territory | This American Life | Episode 865 on This American Life (Aug 2025) — Ira Glass