WYOMISSING, Pa. — The Penn State Berks global studies program will host a lecture titled “Israel and Palestine in the Context of International Law” from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, in Room 121, Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building. The event is free and open to the public. 

Randall Fegley, retired professor of history and politics at Penn State Berks and expert on the Middle East and international law, will offer his analysis of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Fegley will also discuss how the larger conflict between Israelites and Palestinians fits under the principles of international law. 

For additional information about this event, contact Zohra Melaouah-Shaffer, assistant teaching professor and chair of the global studies degree program, at 610-396-6197 or ZXG10@psu.edu. 

About the Penn State Berks global studies degree program 

The bachelor of arts in global studies program offered by Penn State Berks is designed for students who are interested in a liberal arts degree with a concentration in global studies. Students engage in active and collaborative classroom experiences in addition to intensive study abroad and internships. Graduates are well prepared for employment in a wide range of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, industries and businesses.