In this workshop, we will aim to place the most devastating pogrom against Jews since the Shoah into a broader historical, political, and regional context.

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Together, we will explore key questions such as: Why was October 7th chosen as the date for the coordinated attack on Israel by Hamas and Islamic Jihad? What strategic, symbolic, or political significance might that date hold?

 

We will also examine the broader landscape of this conflict by identifying the various countries and actors involved—both those contributing to its escalation and those playing a role in efforts to resolve it.To better understand the roots of the current crisis, we will provide a brief but informative historical overview of the Gaza Strip, tracing its development over the past decades.

 

Finally, we will look at the present-day situation, offering updates and insights into the latest developments on the ground.​