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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Challenges to Democracy and the Struggle over Israel's Soul
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Shaming During War: Israeli Public Response to Diaspora Criticism
Thursday, February 27, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Pacific Time)
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Controlling the Narrative: The Struggle over Journalism in Israel
Monday, March 3, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Pacific Time)

CENTER NEWS

Daily Bruin – Former Israeli politician Yossi Beilin talks peace in Israel-Palestine conflict

February 11, 2025: UCLA's student-run newspaper Daily Bruin published an article covering the Center's recent Harry C. Sigman Distinguished Lecture, "Is Israeli–Palestinian Peace Possible in the Foreseeable Future?" which was presented by veteran peace negotiator Dr. Yossi Beilin.


International Policy Digest – If Israel isn't Careful, Gaza Could be the New West Bank

February 8, 2025: International Policy Digest published an article by the Center's 2024-25 Goldstine Undergraduate Fellow, Zack Apt.


LAist – The world responds to President Trump's comments on a 'takeover' of Gaza

February 5, 2025: Former Center Director Professor Dov Waxman is interviewed for LAist's podcast "AirTalk" about President Trump's comments on the possible U.S. "takeover" of Gaza.


Doha Forum "Viewpoint Series" – Interview with Prof. Dov Waxman

December 2024: Former Center Director Professor Dov Waxman is interviewed for the Doha Forum's Viewpoint Series about the future of Israel and Gaza.


The Harvard Gazette – Defining and confronting campus antisemitism

December 18, 2024: Professor Dov Waxman is interviewed for an article published by The Harvard Gazette.



MULTIMEDIA

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Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism in Modern Iran

This event is the first in a series organized in coordination with the Tel Aviv University's Alliance Center for Iranian Studies (TAU) on the relationship between Israel and Iran....

Harry C. Sigman Distinguished Lecture
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Is Israeli–Palestinian Peace Possible in the Foreseeable Future?

What prospect, if any, is there for peace between Israel and the Palestinians? In this lecture, veteran Israeli politician and peace negotiator Dr. Yossi Beilin will discuss whether a peaceful resolution to the century-old conflict......

DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

The UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies, situated in the International Institute, provides academic discourse about Israel addressing the past and the present. With Israel in the news on an ongoing basis, nuanced and informative discussion rests on civil discourse. Through our programs, webinars, and podcasts we invite you to engage in the exploration of historical and cultural experiences of Israel and its people. Students can engage with a wealth of offerings through courses, programs, and... (read more) 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications Due Dec 9th
Apply for the Center's 2025-27 Postdoctoral Fellowship by Dec 9, 2024! This two-year fellowship in Israel Studies aims to support the work of exceptional scholars at an early stage of their careers. Learn More & Apply Here.

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