The Department of Near Eastern Studies will offer a panel discussion, “Understanding Events in Israel – Palestine” from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 in Room 165 of McGraw Hall. (Note: Location has changed to allow for greater occupancy, but seating is limited.)

Panelists will provide historical context for the recent developments in the region and respond to questions from the audience.

“Relying on Cornell faculty expertise, we aim to provide some context for understanding the current war between Israel and Hamas and its impact on Israelis and Palestinians,” said Deborah Starr, professor and chair in the Department of Near Eastern Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, who will moderate the panel. “This event is an extension of the NES department’s academic mission to educate students and the wider Cornell community about the Middle East.”

Panelists will include: 

Ross Brann, Milton R. Konvitz Professor of Judeo-Islamic Studies & Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow, Department of Near Eastern Studies (A&S);

Alexandra Blackman, assistant professor, Department of Government (A&S); and

Paul Kohlbry, postdoctoral associate, Department of Anthropology (A&S).

Read the full story on The College of Arts & Sciences website.