Dr. Danna Piroyansky's book "Ramle Remade: The Israelization of an Arab Town 1948-1967" explores the transformation of the Arab town of Ramle into a mixed city following the 1948 War of Independence, when Jewish immigrants populated the previously Arab Palestinian town.

Dr. Danna Piroyansky's book "Ramle Remade: The Israelization of an Arab Town 1948-1967" delves into the unique concept of mixed cities in Israel, particularly focusing on Ramle, a town that was predominantly Arab Palestinian until the 1948 War of Independence when Jewish immigrants settled there.

Dr. Jonathan Rubin discusses how the Crusaders, beyond initial hostility, learned theological, economic, and scientific lessons from interactions with local societies.