University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hosts dialogue on Palestinian-Israeli conflict

As universities across the country struggle to navigate tensions between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli supporters in their communities, with many opting to shut down challenging discussions, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is promoting constructive dialogue. 

Almost 400 UWM students, faculty and staff, and Greater Milwaukee community members attended its program Tuesday, Conversation on the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict. It featured a panel that included Othman Atta, executive director of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee; Rabbi Joshua Herman, executive director of Hillel Milwaukee, which serves Jewish students at 11 Milwaukee area colleges and universities; Professor of Global Studies Caroline Seymour-Jorn, Ph.D., and Professor of Political Science Shale Horowitz, Ph.D...