The Department of Political Science at the University of Ghana hosted a public lecture titled “Beyond Apartheid and Genocide: A Broader Framework for Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict” on Thursday, 15 October 2026, at the Kofi Drah Conference Room.

The lecture brought together faculty members, researchers and students for an academic discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with particular attention to the analytical frameworks used to understand its political, institutional and socioeconomic dimensions.

Organised in keeping with the Department's commitment to knowledge, dialogue and working towards a more peaceful tomorrow, the event provided a platform for critical engagement with a major issue in contemporary international relations.

Examining the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The lecture was delivered by Professor Yaniv Reingewertz, Head of the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Haifa's School of Political Sciences. Drawing on his academic expertise in public policy and governance, Professor Reingewertz presented perspectives on examining the Israeli-Palestinian conflict beyond established conceptual and political narratives.

The presentation explored the value of considering a broader range of analytical approaches to understanding the conflict, including its political structures, institutional arrangements and socioeconomic conditions. The lecture's framing encouraged participants to reflect on how concepts such as apartheid and genocide feature in discussions of the conflict and how analytical frameworks shape its interpretation.

The event provided an opportunity for participants to engage critically with the complexities of conflict analysis and consider the challenges involved in developing informed perspectives on international conflict, resolution and peacebuilding.

Encouraging Academic Dialogue

Commencing at 1:00 p.m., the public lecture attracted members of the University of Ghana academic community, including faculty members, researchers and students. The interactive session encouraged questions, intellectual exchange and critical engagement with the issues raised in the presentation.

The discussion highlighted the role of universities in providing spaces for examining complex international issues through scholarship, evidence and reasoned debate. It also reinforced the importance of engaging different perspectives when analysing international conflicts and exploring approaches to peaceful resolution.

Advancing Scholarship on Global Affairs

The public lecture forms part of the Department of Political Science's broader commitment to promoting academic inquiry and engaging students and faculty with contemporary developments in international relations.

By creating opportunities for dialogue on global conflicts and peacebuilding, the Department continues to support critical thinking, scholarly exchange and a deeper understanding of the political and institutional dynamics shaping international affairs.

Photo Gallery: Professor Yaniv Reingewertz delivers the public lecture on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at the Kofi Drah Conference Room, University of Ghana, on 15 October 2026.