In October 2023, an attack on Israel shook the world, leaving scores dead and hundreds held captive in Hamas’s tunnels. Even as the attack unleashed terror on unsuspecting Israeli communities, Hamas’s public relations arm spread propaganda that captivated the consciences of thoughtful, caring people all over the worldTo a shocking degree, Hamas publicity succeeded, especially with Gen Z. A majority of young adults seamlessly transitioned from concern for the Palestinians’ plight to an open embrace of Hamas’s plainly stated genocidal aims.
In search of the truth, Dr. Jeff Myers joined leaders who visited Israel 103 days after the attack. Here, Myers met Jews and Arabs, peace activists and soldiers. His insights, shared in this book, reveal the confict’s complexity beyond just land disputes. At its heart, it is a battle of ideologies. It is a clash between worldviews involving issues of God, justice, oppression, religion, and truth itself.
Despite the darkness, hope lies in a biblical worldview that can promote blessing and flourishing, even in impossible situations.