Confronting Conflict and Identity in Israel

This chapter explores the author's unsettling experience during a lecture in Israel, highlighting the significant shifts in public sentiment and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals connected to the ongoing conflict. It reflects on personal and historical narratives, drawing parallels between current events and past injustices, while also examining the emotional turmoil within Israeli society following the Hamas attack. Ultimately, the chapter critiques the prevailing emotions of fear and rage, contrasting them with the need for empathy and understanding in the face of humanitarian crises.