The Medford Public Library is hosting a free lecture by Itamar Haviv titled “Understanding the Israeli-Arab Conflict: Myths, Facts, and the Prospect of Peace.” The event registration page describes the program as “a talk for those interested in listening and learning” that will broaden one’s perspective through by getting better educated on this critical issue. Haviv, of Brookline, is an Israeli educator, desert farmer and former member of the Israeli Defense Forces. Please register for the lecture using the online form.