This session will cover the following topics:

• What are the origins of Gaza?
• How has the geography/location of played a role in its history?
• Who were the original people known as the Philistines?
• What were their interactions with Bani Israʿil?
• What is the history of Jews in Gaza, from ancient times and under Muslim rule?
• How did Islam come to Gaza?
• How did different Muslim rulers rule it over the centuries?
• Who were some of the Islamic scholars that came from Gaza?
• What are some of Gaza’s cultural contributions to the world?
• What is the modern history of Gaza under occupation?

Registration is free but required.