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The ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, ignited on October 7, 2023, has unleashed devastation that defies comprehension, leaving a permanent scar on humanity. This panel of experts will seek to comprehend the dire impact through exploring the historical roots, critical events, and pivotal moments shaping this enduring conflict. Examining the cultural, political, and humanitarian dimensions, we will confront the harsh realities on the ground and discuss the complex challenges to achieving lasting peace.

Our panelists are award-winning author and human rights lawyer Sara M. Saleh, a prominent author and Palestine's former Minister of Culture Atef Abu Saif, Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies at the Australian National University Amin Saikal, and lecturer at Reichman University Dr. Ori Goldberg, who will join the discussion via Zoom. Moderated by journalist Hannah Lucinda Smith.

Konflik Israel-Gaza yang sedang berlangsung, yang pecah pada 7 Oktober 2023, telah menimbulkan kehancuran yang sulit dipahami juga meninggalkan luka permanen bagi kemanusiaan. Panel ini berupaya memahami dampak buruknya dengan menelusuri akar sejarah, peristiwa penting dan momen-momen penting yang membentuk konflik yang berkepanjangan ini. Dengan mengkaji dimensi budaya, politik, dan kemanusiaan, kita akan menghadapi kenyataan pahit di lapangan dan mendiskusikan tantangan kompleks dalam mencapai perdamaian yang abadi.

Panelis kami adalah penulis dan pengacara hak asasi manusia Sara M. Saleh, penulis dan mantan Menteri Kebudayaan Palestina Atef Abu Saif, Profesor Emeritus Studi Timur Tengah dan Asia Tengah di Australian National University Amin Saikal, dan dosen di Universitas Reichman Dr. Ori Goldberg yang akan bergabung melalui Zoom. Dimoderatori oleh jurnalis Hannah Lucinda Smith

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