Scholars’ Perspective on Why Gaza Should Matter to Houstonians

As the siege on Gaza continues and pro-Palestine protests continue in Houston, what impact do international events have on the city? Lead producer Dina Kesbeh talks to University of Houston professor Dr. Abdel Razzaq Takriti, Dr. Daniel Cohen, history professor at Rice University specializing in Israel and Palestine, and activist Hannah Thalenberg from Jewish Voice for Peace Houston about the local, state, and national implications of international events and why it matters for elected officials to speak out about them. Dr. Daniel Cohen’s Book In War’s Wake: Europe's Displaced Persons in the Postwar Order Learn more about Dr. Daniel Cohen Learn more about Dr. Abdel Razzaq Takriti  Learn more about Jewish Voice for Peace in Houston  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! or leave us a voicemail/text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts, we love hearing from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices