Resources on the Israel-Hamas War

• November 9, 2023
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• Further Reading
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• By Humanities Washington staff

The Israel-Hamas war is a complex and evolving conflict, full of suffering and bloodshed that is impacting a variety of communities. It can be difficult to sort right from wrong, truth from misinformation, and know how best to bridge conflicting perspectives. The humanities provide a helpful lens through which to learn more about the various aspects of this crisis, offer solace to those affected, and help to illuminate possible paths forward.

Here at Humanities Washington, our staff members have been seeking out resources and gathering context from experts to inform our individual opinions about these critical issues. In the event they might also be useful for you, we have compiled articles and perspectives that we have found well-researched and valuable. Of course, even the most comprehensive and detailed list of resources cannot completely cover the many dimensions of this moment, the historical forces at play, the sheer human toll, and the rapidly evolving situation.  We hope that this is helpful to you in this moment and you can use this background knowledge and context in the days and months ahead.

• Understand the Context
  • War in the Holy Land (PBS)

• Connect and Discuss
  • How to start a hard conversation about the Israel-Hamas war (WBUR)
  • Roundtable: Palestinian Americans share their perspectives on conflict in Gaza (WBUR)
  • Roundtable: Jewish Americans share their perspectives on conflict in Gaza (WBUR) 
  • Joseph Fasano, Words Whispered to a Child Under Siege 

• Learn and teach
  • The New York Times – Teaching About the Israel-Hamas War  
  • Facing History & Ourselves – Resources to Help Students Understand the Hamas Terrorist Attack and the Ensuing War  

• Navigate Misinformation 
  • University of Washington Center For An Informed Public – What can we do to avoid contributing to the ‘fog of war’ online during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine 
  • The Conversation – How to deal with visual misinformation circulating in the Israel-Hamas war and other conflicts 

• Ethics and International Law
  • The Conversation – How the ‘laws of war’ apply to the conflict between Israel and Hamas
  • Philosophical Thought – Contemporary Just War Theory

• Category: Further Reading
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• Tags: History, Humanities, Middle East, War