Following the horrific attack on October 7, support for a devastating military retaliation and resolution has taken center stage.
The editor\'s royalties will go to support an annual lecture in her memory on the themes of peace and democracy..
The book is dedicated to the memory of Vivian Silver, who devoted her life to waging peace through valiant activism, and was murdered in her home on October 7.
All the pieces in this volume have been written in the span of about a month from October 7 and comprise an archive of a particular discourse taking shape in Israel at this historical juncture.
It chronicles the reactions of intellectuals and scholars to unfolding events.
They are deeply grieving and affected by the October 7 attack, while also able to hold both Palestinian and Israeli pain and aspirations not as mutually exclusive, but as an impetus for creating a better and more equitable future for all who inhabit the land.
This book focuses on these Voices which are Critical of Israeli government policies.
They champion the principles of morality, legality, and common sense as the true keys to a lasting solution.
Nevertheless, within Israel, numerous Critical Voices cast doubt on the sustainability of such approaches.
Following the horrific attack on October 7, support for a devastating military retaliation and resolution has taken center stage
