In the past year, international attention on Palestine has increased, with growing recognition of statehood, protests, and media coverage. This panel explores how these shifts may influence U.S. and Western policy, while highlighting Palestinian perspectives. Leaders and allies from civic and interfaith communities will discuss the question: Where do we go from here?

Moderator: Khaled Elgindy, Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University
Speakers: Dr. Hanna Hanania, American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine (AFRP)
Josh Paul, Co-Founder, A New Policy
Dr. Walid Zayed, Esq., Director of Political Education, COPLAC
Zaha Hassan, Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Dr. Josh Ruebner, Policy Director, IMEU
Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, Executive Director, Churches for Middle East Peace