Next week, David G. and Richard will be leading the discussion. The theme is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

To prepare, they've asked us to consider these two texts and the following discussion questions:

1. An article about possible solutions of the conflict:

https://www.usip.org/publications/2020/01/israeli-palestinian-conflict-2020-what-are-possible-paths-ahead?fbclid=IwAR2X7dedSPTvingqNLNgot67qT2eRscbZ2d3X-nljXbCX9dU4xzrVHKnooU

Question for discussion: Which solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict mentioned in the article do you find the most fair for both sides? Do you think it is attainable in the near future?

2. A video that should briefly explain the deeper history of the conflict:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRYZjOuUnlU

Question for discussion: Both sides are intransigent in their positions. Can you name a couple of reasons why? (What are the so-called ''redlines'' for each side)? And why do you think Israel plays such a significant role in the Middle East?