Watch Now: Israel-Hamas War Special webinar
October 17, 2023
Panelist of academics discuss the crisis in Gaza/Israel
The special webinar that was held on October 16, 2023, brought together academics with different teaching and research backgrounds to discuss the crisis in Gaza/Israel following Hamas’ attack on October 7, 2023. The lineup of speakers included: Dr. Mia Bloom (Georgia State University), Dr. Scott Lasensky (University of Maryland, College Park), Dr. Marwa Maziad (University of Maryland, College Park), and Mr. Thair Abu-Ras (University of Maryland, College Park).
Topics that were addressed included the military and political role of Hamas in Palestinian society, the objective of the Israeli government, the position of regional actors including Egypt and Jordan, the diplomatic approach of the American government, and the long-term implications of the conflict on Israeli society and politics, the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, and the (in)stability of the Middle East.