This week’s Coffee & Conversation topic: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Join us on Zoom this Friday, May 28, from 3 – 5 PM EST. Passcode: 992515
“The Gaza Strip, the 140-square mile stretch of land located along the Mediterranean coast between Egypt and Israel, has endured decades of protest, military operations and violence as Israel and the Palestinian Authority have both asserted the right to control the area. It is separated by Israel from Jerusalem, which holds deep religious and cultural significance for both Arabs and Jews, with both Israel and Palestinians claiming Jerusalem as a capital city.” (History.com)
Join us this Friday as we discuss the history of this land and the battle for it, and what fueled the most recent escalation of this decades-long conflict.
Suggested Reading:
- Israel-Palestine conflict raises alarm across the world (Al-Jazeera)
- After Years of Quiet, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Exploded. Why Now? (The New York Times)
- The Latest Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Explained (WBUR)
- Guide: Why are Israel and the Palestinians fighting over Gaza? (BBC)
- Gaza: The History that Fuels the Conflict (History.com)
- WATCH: The latest Israeli-Palestinian conflict, explained (Politico)