Thursday 17 September, 18:30

An Evening with Gideon Levy, a Voice That Matters in Israel

Free, Booking Required

Gideon Levy, columnist and member of the editorial board of Haaretz, offers decades of reporting and commentary on Israeli society and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. In conversation with Metin Arditi, he examines the region’s most pressing questions: the dynamics of the Israeli‑Palestinian conflict, the role of the Jewish diaspora, and prospects for peace and stability in the Middle East. The programme also includes welcome remarks and the awarding of the 2026 Press Emblem Campaign Prize.

In English.

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