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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Join the Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies for the Gildenhorn Family Lecture Series: “Israel in the American Imagination,” featuring Bianna Golodryga, CNN senior global affairs analyst and fill-in anchor. Register at go.umd.edu/2026GildenhornFamilyLecture

Gildenhorn Family Lecture Series flyer with Bianna Golodryga

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We are delighted to share the Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies’ public programming for Fall 2026. Please scan the QR code for more information and to register.

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Join Dr. Ilai Saltzman, Director of the Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies at UMD on Sept. 9, 2026 for a virtual conversation on The 2026 Israeli Elections: What's at Stake for Israel and the Jewish World? www.joinscholarscircle.org/events-1/the...

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The 2026 Israeli Elections: What's at Stake for Israel and the Jewish World? | Scholars Circle

Our next Scholars Circle features Dr. Ilai Saltzman on The 2026 Israeli Elections: What's at Stake for Israel and the Jewish World.Our next Scholars Circle features Dr. Ilai Saltzman on The 2026 Israe...

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Ilai Saltzman, Director of Gildenhorn Institute commented on the US-Israel relations in light of recent development in Iran, The US-Israel relationship lies bent but unbroken, MED This Week, June 11, 2026. www.ispionline.it/en/publicati...

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One Hundred Days On, the Iran War Flares Up | ISPI

Leggi l'articolo One Hundred Days On, the Iran War Flares Up sul sito dell'ISPI.

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Dr. Ilai Saltzman, GIIS Director was interviewed on RTVI US on May 11, 2026 to comment on Benjamin Netanyahu's interview on 60 Minutes about U.S. aid to Israel as well as a makeshift Israeli military created in Iraq prior to the war against Iran. youtu.be/M65hL9BE4tU?...

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Эвакуация пассажиров лайнера с хантавирусом ][ Израиль планирует за 10 лет отказаться от помощи США

YouTube video by Дежурный по Америке / RTVI US

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Recording of 'State of Shock: The Kibbutz in Israel from Avant-Garde to Fetish, 1948-1955' with Dr. Lior Libman. youtu.be/5UFPOZ4nBWI

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State of Shock: The Kibbutz in Israel from Avant-Garde to Fetish, 1948-1955

YouTube video by The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The recording of U.S.- Israel Relations in a Changing Middle East with @danielbshapiro.bsky.social at the University of Maryland, is now available. You can watch the recording on our YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0czm...

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U.S.-Israel Relations in a Changing Middle East

YouTube video by The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Please join the Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies for our inaugural Gildenhorn Family Annual Lecture on March 24th. We will welcome Ambassador@danielbshapiro.bsky.social to campus to speak on U.S.–Israel relations in a changing Middle East. For more info, visit: www.israelstudies.umd.edu

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Recording of 'The American Jewish Community and Israel: Past, Present and Future which was held on Feb. 17, 2026. youtu.be/y5SMyMUE2oo

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The American Jewish Community and Israel: Past, Present, and Future

YouTube video by The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Recording of our event 'Gaza after the conflict? Current realities and future challenges' which was held on Feb. 3rd. youtu.be/UPlsTQMwU2U

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Gaza after the conflict? Current realities and future challenges

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

We're delighted to share a new article by Ori Wertman, the closing speaker of our Fall events series. Building on his recent book, the piece examines the collapse of the Israeli Labour Party from 1992 to 2024, and its significance for Israeli politics today. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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The collapse of Israeli Labour Party 1992-2024

This article presents the evolution of the Labour Party over the last three decades, during which it gradually lost its central place in Israeli politics. The Labour Party’s sinking process occurs ...

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Recording of GIIS' last event for the Fall 2025 semester, Book talk: Collapse: Israeli Labor Party, 1992-2024 youtu.be/LsN87gFGhZQ

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Book Talk: Collapse: Israeli Labor Party, 1992 2024

YouTube video by The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Join us for this virtual event with @arnondeg.bsky.social on Oct. 28th at 12:30PM (EST).

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Join GIIS Director Dr. Ilai Z. Saltzman as he participates in a crucial online panel hosted by American University’s Center for Israel Studies! www.eventbrite.com/e/teaching-i...

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Teaching Israel in a Changing World

What is the effect of this on the academic study and the teaching of Israel? What does it mean for the field of Israel Studies?

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Tune in virtually with Dr. Chuck Freilich this Thursday, Oct 9, at 6:00 PM for a critical look at the future of this partnership. Register now via the QR code!

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Watch now: Recording of 'Inside Israeli Politics: Challenges and Shifts in 2025' with Senior political and diplomatic correspondent for The Times of Israel, Tal Schneider. youtu.be/nWNaEQhjqKA

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Inside Israeli Politics: Challenges and Shifts in 2025

YouTube video by The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Scholars Circle: Perspectives on the Gaza War: Politics, Security, and Society in Israel. Register at www.chaimitzvah.org/events/persp...

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Join us on for a virtual talk with @talschneider.bsky.social for a critical discussion on the profound challenges and shifts facing Israel in 2025. Scan the QR code or visit go.umd.edu/TalSchneider for more information and to register.

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Wishing you all a happy and fulfilling New Year!

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Special Briefing: An Update on the US and the Middle East www.chaimitzvah.org/events/speci...

Scholar Cirlce with Dr. Ilai Saltzman on July 15th, 2025 via Zoom.

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

On June 11, 2025, GIIS Director, Ilai Saltzman, interviewed by Russian news outlet RTVI US about reports of Israel's plan to attack Iran's nuclear sites in the coming days. Saltzman also addressed the upcoming US-talks in Oman on Sunday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dGa...

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Gildenhorn Institute's visiting faculty, Elli Lieberman, article published on iNSS. 'Why Deterrence Failed on October 7, 2023?' This article employs lessons from cases of both successful and failed deterrence in a longitudinal study of the Arab-Israeli conflict. www.inss.org.il/strategic_as...

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Why Deterrence Failed on October 7, 2023? | INSS

Key words: Deterrence Theory, Deterring Terrorism, Deterrence Credibility, Cumulative Deterrence, Conversion Problem, Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, PLO/PA “Statesmen and warriors …pick their way through t...

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Dr. Ilai Saltzman analysis published by the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI). Saltzman argued in his piece that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wasted no time in embracing the new administration. www.ispionline.it/en/publicati...

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US-Israel: A Friendship Without Limits? | ISPI

Netanyahu embraces Trump’s return as a new chapter in U.S.-Israel relations begins, but unexpected moves on Gaza and Iran reveal a more volatile partner than anticipated.

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Explore the paradox of religious policy and public discontent within the Israeli military with Dr. Niva Golan-Nadir.

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Tune in to explore the evolving China-Israel partnership in the shifting Middle East! #UMD #GIIS #Israelstudies

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Join Dr. Ilai Saltzman for this online conversation. Register at www.chaimitzvah.org/events/from-...

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

CIESJ Presents: The Undoing of Israel: Internal Threats to Israel's Democracy and Social Cohesion, with GIIS Director Dr. Ilai Saltzman on April 30th, 7PPM, at Temple Sinai For more information and to register, visit: templesinaidc.shulcloud.com/event/ciesj-...

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Dive deep into the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Hear from experts and honor the contributions of Paul Scham. April 7th. #IsraelStudies #PoliticalRealities

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Explore the evolving Israel-India strategic partnership under Modi’s leadership. Join our virtual discussion on March 25th!

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Watch now: Strategic Partners: Exploring Israel-India Relations Under Modi's Leadership with Dr. Lauren Dagan Amoss. youtu.be/GWze2aFlP80

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Strategic Partners: Exploring Israel-India Relations Under Modi's Leadership

YouTube video by The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Discover the historical echoes of conflict in Israel and Palestine. Scan the QR code to secure your spot! #GildenhornInstitute #IsraelHistory #PalestineHistory #AuthorTalk #UMDEvents

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Your gift to the Gildenhorn Institute will enhance students experience and promote research with real-world impact. go.umd.edu/GivingDayIsr...

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Meyerhoff-UMD @meyerhoff-umd.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Watch Now: Our third Five Points lecture, with Dr. Rachel Schine. Schine talk focuses on how to interweave histories of family, ethnicity, and the production of race in Arabic-speaking Muslim societies in order to arrive at a long-durée picture. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N6l...

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Five Points Lecture 3: Making an Umma: Kingship, Race and New Methods for Muslim History

YouTube video by Meyerhoff Center

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

This lecture by Dr. Ilai Saltzman, explores the critical and ever-evolving relationship between the United States and Israel, examining how recent geopolitical shifts and domestic challenges impact both countries. For more information, visit: www.chaimitzvah.org/events/from-...

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

This special webinar will explore the evolving landscape of U.S.-Israel defense cooperation, with a focus on the implications of Donald Trump’s second term in office. The Future of US-Israel Defense Cooperation and Trump's Second Term as President. youtu.be/J4m6klVsgcg

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The Future of US Israel Defense Cooperation and Trump's Second Term as President

YouTube video by The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies

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giis-umd.bsky.social @giis-umd.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Join the Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies (GIIS) for a special webinar this evening, Feb. 24th at 6PM. For more information, visit: jewishstudies.umd.edu/research/gil...

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