Tag: Ben Gurion University Of The Negev

Daniel Chamovitz, the president of Ben Gurion University in Israel, successfully navigated a potentially contentious situation between pro-Palestinian and counter-protest groups on campus by proactively engaging the protesters and establishing rules for peaceful demonstrations.
Dr. Eitan Bar-Yosef discusses Israelis' interest in Africa during the early years of statehood, highlighting themes of Zionism, apartheid, and blackface in Israeli culture.
Prof. Haim Yacobi discusses his book "Israel and Africa: A Genealogy of Moral Geography" with host Gilad Halpern, exploring how Israel's historical connections with Africa have influenced its identity and space.