Hilary Falb-Kalisman, a Professor of History and Jewish Studies at the University of Colorado-Boulder, delves into her book "Teachers as State Builders: Education and the Making of the Modern Middle East."

Dr. Dotan Halevy, an environmental and social historian, delves into the history of Gaza from the mid-19th century to the present day, exploring its significance in understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its connection to the events of 1948.