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.

Naji Abbas at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardAug 2025 on This American Life
RoleStaff member/representative (as described) at Physicians for Human Rights–Israel
AffiliationPhysicians 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.