The following J School webinar is from August 12, 2020.
Lesson Overview
American media tends to characterize “Palestinians” as a monolithic group, and such a characterization obscures the diversity of attitudes, institutions and political actors found within Palestinian society. Palestinian businessman Sam Bahour joins J School to discuss the history of Palestinian politics, where we are now, and where we might be heading in the wake of annexation discussions. He’ll explore topics such as the Palestinian Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority, examine the ideological differences between Fatah and Hamas and dive into how Palestinian public opinion shapes Palestinian politics and policy.
Presenters
- Sam Bahour, Palestinian-American commentator and business leader
Session Materials
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