KU faculty to host discussion: 'The Deepening Crisis in Israel/Palestine'

LAWRENCE — A panel of University of Kansas professors will present “The Deepening Crisis in Israel/Palestine: History. Context. Human Rights.” to discuss the escalating conflict in the region. 

The panel, in which faculty experts will share their knowledge on the region, will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Malott Room of the Kansas Union. A livestream is available, and registration is required.

Panelists will include Samuel Brody, associate professor of religious studies; Elizabeth Esch, associate professor of American studies; Robert Warrior, Hall Distinguished Professor of American Literature & Culture; and Rami Zeedan, associate professor and acting director of the Jewish Studies Program. Jacquelene Brinton, associate professor of religious studies, will moderate the event.

The panel is sponsored by the Department of American Studies; International Affairs; Global & International Studies; the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging; and The Commons.