The Endless Roller Coaster of Power and Vulnerability – Navigating the Challenges of Israeli-Palestinian Coexistence
This class examines the challenges faced by activists working toward a shared society amid the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The devastating events of October 7th and the subsequent war have deepened divisions between the two communities in unprecedented ways, making coexistence almost impossible. In Israel, threats to democracy and a renewed, often justified, pride in Jewish identity have further complicated life for minority groups. What beliefs and identities perpetuate these divides, and what would it take for both sides to find common ground?