Dr. Daniel Bannoura (Ph.D. Notre Dame University) is a Palestinian theologian and Director of Public Engagement at the Bethlehem Institute for Peace & Justice. Daniel received his PhD degree in Qur'anic Studies from the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on the history and redaction of the Qur'an, Christian-Muslim relations, and Palestinian theology. Daniel also host of “Across the Divide”, a podcast that provides a space for thoughtful conversations about Palestine-Israel through the lens of faith and peace-making. Check out the Church at the Crossroads conference in Atlanta, Nov 5-7, 2026 and the Christ at the Checkpoint Conference in Bethlehem, Dec 27th-31st, 2026.
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:29 Why a Palestinian Christian Researches the Qur’an
00:05:04 Did Muhommed Actually Exist?
00:11:43 Christian assumptions about Muslims in Gaza
00:16:00 Double Standards for Gazan Christian Deaths
00:16:48 Why are People Still Dying during the Ceasefire?
00:18:53 The Debate Around Using the Term “Genocide”
00:23:49 The Shrinking Borders Around Gaza
00:25:24 UN Report on Children being Targeted in Gaza
00:27:36 Life Expectancy, Malnutrition, and the Hidden Death Toll
00:29:16 Why the World Knows but Hasn’t Stopped it
00:45:54 The Shifting Political Landscape
00:51:08 Upcoming Conferences in Bethlehem and Atlanta
00:56:34 What can the Church do?
01:04:38 An Appeal to Christian Leaders
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