Three Ohio University faculty will discuss the evolving and escalating conflict between Israel and Palestinians. Join us for discussion of the historical and political context of conflict in the region; the aims and strategies of Hamas and its recent surprise attack on Israel; Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza; and relevant international humanitarian law and human rights law in relation to the war.

Panelists:                        

Dr. Jonathan Agensky │Associate Professor of Political Science    

Dr. Loren Lybarger │Professor of Classics and Religious Studies    

Dr. Miriam Shadis │Associate Professor of History 

Moderator:

Dr. Haley Duschinski │Professor of Anthropology, Graduate Program Director of the M.A. in Law, Justice & Culture, and Director of the Center for International Studies