For many Israelis and Diaspora Jews, Hamas’s horrific October 7, 2023 attack on Israel suddenly thrust the Gaza Strip into the forefront of our consciousness. Come learn about the history of the Gaza Strip from 1967 to today to help us better understand our current political moment.

Dr. Joel Beinin is the Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History and Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. He has written or edited twelve books. In 2001-02 he served as president of the Middle East Studies Association of North America.*

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