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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflic
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Pacific Time)
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The 2024-25 Daniel Pearl Memorial Lecture
"The New Middle East"
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
11:00 AM (Pacific Time)

CENTER NEWS

CNN – Trump's antisemitism order leaves US colleges uncertain and bracing for crackdown

February 21, 2025: Former Center Director Professor Dov Waxman is interviewed for a CNN article.


Daily Bruin – Former Israeli politician Yossi Beilin talks peace in Israel-Palestine conflict

February 11, 2025: UCLA's student-run newspaper Daily Bruin published an article covering the Center's recent Harry C. Sigman Distinguished Lecture, "Is Israeli–Palestinian Peace Possible in the Foreseeable Future?" which was presented by veteran peace negotiator Dr. Yossi Beilin.


International Policy Digest – If Israel isn't Careful, Gaza Could be the New West Bank

February 8, 2025: International Policy Digest published an article by the Center's 2024-25 Goldstine Undergraduate Fellow, Zack Apt.


LAist – The world responds to President Trump's comments on a 'takeover' of Gaza

February 5, 2025: Former Center Director Professor Dov Waxman is interviewed for LAist's podcast "AirTalk" about President Trump's comments on the possible U.S. "takeover" of Gaza.


Doha Forum "Viewpoint Series" – Interview with Prof. Dov Waxman

December 2024: Former Center Director Professor Dov Waxman is interviewed for the Doha Forum's Viewpoint Series about the future of Israel and Gaza.



MULTIMEDIA

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Controlling the Narrative: The Struggle over Journalism in Israel

On March 3rd, journalist, radio broadcaster, and former Chairperson of the Journalists' Association in Israel, Nurit Canetti, discussed the challenges facing Israeli journalism and the fight for its survival in light of what appears to......

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Shaming During War: Israeli Public Response to Diaspora Criticism

Dr. Yehonatan Abramson discusses his and Dr. Anil Menon's research into whether foreign criticism during war affects public support for change in war-related policies....

DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications Due Dec 9th
Apply for the Center's 2025-27 Postdoctoral Fellowship by Dec 9, 2024! This two-year fellowship in Israel Studies aims to support the work of exceptional scholars at an early stage of their careers. Learn More & Apply Here.

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