The Power of Media in Conflict: Israel, Palestine, Iran and the Battle for Public Opinion
At a full-capacity session at Arendalsuka, Hanne Skartveit, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib and Alex Vatanka
Israel and Palestine
On August 21, 2025, Kos & Kaos hosted a public conversation at Litteraturhuset in Oslo featuring Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur from The Times of Israel in dialogue with Norwegian writer Bjørn Gabrielsen.
The discussion explored the historical and ideological roots of Zionism, Israel’s regional strategy amid shifting alliances, and the moral and political dilemmas emerging from the war in Gaza.
Haviv Rettig Gur, known for his insightful analyses of the relationship between Israel and the Jewish diaspora, offered perspectives deeply relevant to Jewish life in Norway. His reflections on identity, belonging, and the shared responsibilities between Israel and Jewish communities abroad sparked meaningful dialogue about how global events resonate within small Jewish populations in Europe.
Through thoughtful exchange and open questioning, the event provided an arena for nuanced understanding beyond headlines��connecting international developments to questions of memory, identity, and community facing Jews in Norway today.
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