What is Hamas? What’s behind its attack on Israel? Why was Israel so ill-prepared? What lies ahead in the future in Israel-Palestine and the wider region?

This informational session will feature short presentations by Dr. James L. Gelvin and Dr. David N. Myers, followed by an audience Q&A.

This event will be held on Zoom. Advance registration is required. Register here.

James L. Gelvin is professor of history at UCLA. He is author of numerous books and articles on Middle East history and contemporary issues, including The Israel-Palestine Conflict: A History.

David N. Myers is professor of history at UCLA and director of the Luskin Center for History and Policy. He is the author and editor of numerous books in the field of modern Jewish history, including Between Arab and Jew: The Lost Voice of Simon Rawidowicz.

This event is co-sponsored by the UCLA Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies, the UCLA Y & S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies, and the UCLA History Department.