What's Next For Israel
Sun, Feb 22
|St. Mark's in the Valley, Stacy Hall
Join Professor Steven E. Zipperstein, Director of the UCLA Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies, as he explores Israel's future amid dramatic regional shifts, domestic upheaval, and upcoming elections.
Time & Location
Feb 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
St. Mark's in the Valley, Stacy Hall, 2901 Nojoqui Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441, USA
About the Event
Contemporary Conversations in Jewish Thought
Since October 7, 2023, the Middle East has witnessed a cascade of momentous developments that have reshaped the regional landscape and Israel's position within it. From the devastating Hamas attacks and the subsequent Gaza War to the eventual ceasefire; from President Trump's creation of a "Board of Peace" to oversee Hamas's disarmament and Gaza's reconstruction to the June 2026 war between Israel and Iran; from the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the weakening of Hezbollah in Lebanon to Saudi Arabia's increasing hostility toward Israel – the geopolitical terrain has shifted dramatically.
Meanwhile, Israel's domestic situation has seen equally significant upheaval. Mass anti-government protests erupted while hostages remained in Gaza. Tensions with the ultra-Orthodox community over military service have intensified. Ongoing settler violence in the West Bank continues to complicate peace efforts. And with national elections approaching in October 2026, Israel faces critical…