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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.

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.

Recording of Democracy, Dissent, and Pluralism in Israel Today with Dr. Thair Abu Ras, Dr. Liron Lavi, and Dr. Gayil Talshir.

Democracy, Dissent & Pluralism in Israel Today This talk examines Israel's ongoing political crisis following the 2023 judicial overhaul, highlighting renewed polarization ahead of the 2026 elections and ...

Dr. Ilai Saltzman, Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies Director was interviewed on May 11, 2026 on RTVI US to comment on Benjamin Netanyahu's interview on 60 Minutes where Netanyahu indicated he would like Israel to wane down U.S. aid to Israel currently amounting to $3.8 Billion per year as well as a makeshift Israeli military that was created in Iraq prior to the war against Iran.

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Join us for our last event of the academic year.

What happens when a revolutionary idea meets reality?

Join us for a thought-provoking book talk on the evolution of the kibbutz — from avant-garde vision to cultural symbol in early Israel.

📚 State of Shock
✨ Insightful conversation
🧠 New perspectives

Tuesday, April 14 | 6:00 PM (ET) | Zoom

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Happy Passover!

Wishing you a joyful and meaningful Passover. May this season bring peace, renewal, and reflection.

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Join us for an evening of insight and global perspective 🌍

The Gildenhorn Family Lecture Series presents a timely conversation on U.S.–Israel relations in a changing Middle East with Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro.

📅 March 24 | 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center | Gildenhorn Recital Hall

Gain deeper understanding of the evolving geopolitical landscape and what it means for the future.

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What happens when a revolutionary idea meets reality?

Join us for a thought-provoking book talk on the evolution of the kibbutz — from avant-garde vision to cultural symbol in early Israel.

📚 State of Shock
✨ Insightful conversation
🧠 New perspectives

Tuesday April 14 | 6:00 PM (ET) | Virtual

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We had a wonderful online session on March 5th with Shmuel Rosner, Dr.Gila Stopler, Dr.Alex Weinreb. Participants enjoyed the discussion and the session.

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Ilai Saltzman, Director of the Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies, was quoted in the MED This Week newsletter about the Israeli response to the US-Iran talks to end the war.
https://www.ispionline.it/en/publication/negotiation-or-escalation-the-quest-for-a-way-out-of-the-war-on-iran-233820