Jacob Stoil, Ph.D., presented “Israel at War: An Update” at Kehilath Israel Synagogue at an event sponsored by the K.I. Men’s Club on Nov. 17.
Dr. Stoil, who is the chair of applied history at West Point Modern War Institute and a senior fellow of 40th ID Urban Warfare Center, has lived in the Kansas City area for the past seven years, teaching out of Fort Leavenworth. He has conducted research on Israel and Israeli military history for the past 15 years.
Dr. Stoil provided an overview of the current military situation in Israel and the Middle East, including his informed views of key strategic dynamics at play and possible short- and longer-term scenarios. His speech was attended by about 50 K.I. members, who were welcome to ask questions concerning the conflict.
At the presentation, Dr. Stoil expressed his appreciation to the local Jewish community for welcoming him and his wife during their years in Kansas City, as they are now moving to Washington, D.C.
