On October 7th 2023 the lives of all Israelis and all Palestinians changed forever when Hamas killed over 1200 Israelis and others, then Israel started a relentless attack on Gaza.
Dana Mills knew some of those killed, injured or taken hostage, many of whom were supporters of peace movements. As a Jewish human rights activist she had worked on advocacy for Gazans living under siege, and with many communities in the West Bank.
Shortly after October 7th, Dana started writing essays to try to understand for herself that which is inexplicable. This book covers the first three months after the Hamas raid and, while there is no certainty over what will come next, these essays serve as a report from the front line of peacemaking in Israel-Palestine. Her essays are presented here in their raw form, representing the thoughts, fears and – occasionally – hopes she was feeling during those months.