The recent horror in Israel and the Palestinian Occupied Territories has shocked the world and left many grief-stricken. Humanity is challenged at a fundamental level by what has happened. The world has witnessed heinous crimes and failures to respect obligations under international law. Studium Generale screens an historical documentary, “Palestine, Story of a Land” (Simone Bitton, France 1993, 104 min.) which contributes to the backdrop of what we know about this contested region. It is a preamble to the conversation we invite you to partake in.