A new book about Oct. 7 aims to depict the humanity behind the horror

Haaretz contributor Lee Yaron documents the trauma of Hamas' attack through intimate profiles, offering a diverse portrait of Israeli society while hoping for peace amidst ongoing conflict.

In "10/7," journalist Lee Yaron profiles victims of the Oct. 7 massacre from a wide range of communities.

In "10/7," journalist Lee Yaron profiles victims of the Oct. 7 massacre from a wide range of communities.

(photo credit: Uri Bareket; St. Martin's Press)

ByANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 02:15

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