Dr. Kfir Cohen Lustig, Academic Director at The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, delves into Israeli and Palestinian literature in his book, emphasizing the importance of the Marxist tradition in literary critique to illuminate globalization's impact.

Rabbi Hara Person, the head of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, is involved in a new book called Deepening the Dialogue, focusing on American Jews and Israelis envisioning the Jewish Democratic State.

Rabbi Hara Person, the Chief Executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, has published a book titled Deepening the Dialogue: American Jews and Israelis Envision the Jewish Democratic State.

Dr. Yoav Di Capua, a history professor at the University of Texas at Austin, delves into Arab intellectual history in his new book "No Exit: Arab Existentialism, Jean Paul Sartre and Decolonization."

Orly Noy, a journalist and political activist, translates Farsi literature into Hebrew, including works by Mahmoud Dowlatabadi and Forough Farrokhzad, bringing the rich heritage of Persian poetry and literature to Israel.

Khaled Elgindy, in his book "Blind Spot: America & the Palestinians, From Balfour to Trump," discusses America's historical ambiguity towards the Palestinian national cause as a crucial but overlooked factor in the stalled Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.

In the book "Be Strong and of Good Courage: How Israel's Most Important Leaders Shaped Its Destiny," authors Dennis Ross and David Makovsky analyze the decisions of four Israeli leaders in relation to the two-state solution, highlighting their capacity for making crucial compromises.

Ambassador Dennis Ross and David Makovsky's book "Be Strong and of Good Courage: How Israel's Most Important Leaders Shaped Its Destiny" explores the critical decisions of four Israeli leaders in advancing a two-state solution.

Shmuel Rosner, in collaboration with Prof. Camil Fuchs, has written a book called "Israeli Judaism," which examines the current attitudes of Israelis towards Judaism as a religion, a people, and a tradition.

Elizabeth Tsurkov, a rare Israeli visitor to Syria during the war, conducted extensive interviews with various groups like Kurdish fighters, ISIS supporters, and Alawites to understand the future of the country.

"The Diamond Setter" by Moshe Sakal is a novel that intertwines old Middle Eastern themes with contemporary Israel, exploring a blend of Jewish-Arab heritage, Israeli identity, cross-border relations, and homosexuality.

Prof. Hanna Yablonka's book "Children By The Book: Biography of a Generation" delves into the lives of Israelis born in 1948, creating a collective portrait of a unique generation entwined with the birth of the state.

Mustafa Akyol argues that Islam is in need of liberalizing reforms, promoting a more moderate and open-minded approach to the religion.

Mustafa Akyol argues for a liberalizing reform within Islam, suggesting himself as a key figure to lead this movement.

Mark Lilla, a Columbia University Professor, shares insights from his book "The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics" at the Global Forum of the National Library of Israel, discussing past failures of progressive politics and suggesting ways the liberal left can reinvent itself.

Mark Lilla, a Columbia University Professor, shares insights from his book "The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics" during the National Library of Israel's Global Forum, discussing the failures of progressive politics and proposing steps for the liberal left to reinvent itself.

Dr. Shay Rabineau, a professor of Israel Studies, explores the connection between hiking and nation-building in Israel in his upcoming book.

In a panel discussion in Washington DC, Gilad Halpern and Ori Nir talk to Haaretz correspondent Amir Tibon and Al Quds correspondent Said Arikat about their experiences covering consecutive US administrations, journalism in the era of social media, and the influence of diaspora groups on the Israeli-Palestinian-American relationship.

Yossi Dahan, a law and philosophy professor, in his book "Justice, Privatization and the Objectives of the Education System," published by the Van Leer Institute press, explores how capitalism and multiculturalism have impacted education in Israel.

Jeffrey Kopstein's book "Intimate Violence" examines the phenomenon of ethnic violence, focusing on pogroms against Jews in Poland to understand why such violence occurs.

Psychologist Nurit Novis-Deutsch suggests that individuals with a multifaceted identity may demonstrate greater tolerance towards those perceived as different, offering a potential solution to current societal divisions.

Prof. Yoav Alon delves into his book "The Shaykh of Shaykhs: Mithgal al Fayiz and Tribal Leadership in Modern Jordan," focusing on tribal leadership in Jordan.

In his book "The World Through Arab Eyes," Shibley Telhami, a leading expert in survey research in the Middle East, delves into the intricacies of examining the Arab world through survey data.

Israeli film scholar Dan Chyutin notes the shift in Israeli films over recent decades where religion, particularly ultra-orthodox Judaism, has taken a prominent role, moving away from its earlier depiction as mere background scenery in secular Israeli society.

In her book "War of Return," former Member of Knesset Einat Wilf emphasizes that acknowledging Palestinian refugees' lack of right to return to their pre-1948 homes is crucial to ending the conflict.