There is an entire history’s worth of politics and beliefs to consider when assessing the Israel-Palestine conflict because colonialism in Palestine did not begin with Zionism. When making educated, accurate critiques of the Israeli government’s policies, whether past or present, it’s not attacking Judaism or the faith of its people. It is our duty as part of this world system to understand all of its intricacies, and we cannot do that if we intentionally exclude the Israel-Palestine situation.
Read moreLecture on Israel-Palestine Does a Disservice to Students (Opinion)
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Bassam Eid, a Palestinian refugee and human rights activist gave a lecture at Skidmore. However, the lecture focused on critiquing Palestinian efforts and did not acknowledge all of the conflict’s main actors, namely Israel.
Read moreThe Jacob Perlow Event Series: “The Long Struggle for Israel-Palestine”
On Thursday Oct 2, Jeremey Pressman, a guest lecturer from University of Connecticut, spoke on the Israel-Palestine conflict. However, in an attempt to be objective, he failed to deliver a new perspective on the topic.
Read moreDr. Baskin Maintains his Hopes for Peace between Israelis and Palestinians
Dr. Gershon Baskin, an incredibly well accomplished person, came to Skidmore and brought us a topic to ponder on: the chances for peace with the Arab-Israeli Conflict.
Read moreDiscussing Conflict, Promoting Peace
At 7:00 PM on Monday February 8th in Gannet Auditorium, Dr. Gershon Baskin discusses the turmoil in the Middle East region and its effect on the chances for peace
Read moreThe Echoes of the Dual Narrative: the Search for Understanding the Arab/Israeli Conflict
On Monday Rabbi Michael Cohen came to Skidmore to talk about the history that has resulted in the Arab/Israeli conflict.
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