Thursday, July 22, 2021 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gus Mondalek, Religious and Middle East Scholar
Gus returns to Next to share his expertise and shed some light on why some of the worst violence in years broke out between Israelis and Palestinians recently. For weeks, Palestinian protesters and Israelis police have clashed on a daily basis in and around Jerusalem’s Old City, home to major religious sites sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims and the emotional epicenter of the Middle East confl ict. Clashes began with an Israeli move to block some Palestinian gatherings at the beginning of Ramadan and after those restrictions were eased, plans to convict Palestinians fueled confrontations. Gus will also share his perspectives on what the future might hold for this important region.
Location:
Birmingham Next