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He oversaw the withdrawal from Lebanon after eighteen years, the Intifada with daily suicide bombers and multiple casualties, the return of security with Operation Defensive Shield, and the 2005 Disengagement from the Gaza Strip. In this sober and captivating memoir, Shaul Mofaz takes us behind the scenes of some of the most dramatic events in Israel’s history. This English edition, published a year into the Swords of Iron War (the October 7 War), offers a brutally candid analysis of Israel’s challenges and shortcomings and offers recommendations for triumph and a hopeful future. 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From that terrible morning until now, with the war still raging, I’ve been taking pictures day after day, some might say obsessively, out of a deep sense of mission – a combination of journalistic drive, historical perspective, and love for the country. I document what is happening with the understanding that this is different from anything I have photographed before; that this is one of the most difficult, complex, and emotional periods we have experienced since the establishment of the state; and that it is imperative to tell this extreme story as accurately and reliably as possible. It is no coincidence that the phrase “I’d rather be honest than impressive” is tattooed on my arm. We live in an era in which the use of editing software and artificial intelligence capabilities allows for easy manipulation and engineering of consciousness, causing people to lose the ability to distinguish between reality and illusion. In such a world, the importance of objective and reliable journalistic documentation committed to ethics, history, and truth is paramount. This mission is exhausting, not only because of the need to be wherever needed – even under fire and in life-threatening situations – but because after five months of war, I, too, am scarred by what I have experienced. On a personal level, I lost 15 friends and children of friends that cursed Saturday. I’ve documented atrocities in the Gaza Envelope communities, and I’ve interviewed warriors, wounded soldiers, survivors of the Nova festival, and rescue forces – all of them seared by trauma. I’ve seen tragedy before. I photographed mass graves in Bucha, Ukraine; in Haiti, Nepal, and Turkey, I documented the horrors of earthquakes. But here, in Beeri and Nachal Oz, in Kfar Aza, and at the site of the Nova music festival, the images I captured are more than just destruction; they are the embodiment of horror. Over and over again, I collected evidence of unimaginable cruelty and the pure evil of human monsters – a clash of civilizations in every sense of the word. Yet during these months, I have also experienced quite a few moving – even thrilling – moments. I’ve had the privilege of meeting with many of our wonderful soldiers who are bravely risking their lives and with civilian heroes who have faced incredible hardships: the courageous Mia Shem, who returned from Hamas captivity; Gali Segal and Ben Binyamin, an engaged couple who both lost their right legs at the Nova festival; Dr. Elai Hogeg Golan, who together with her husband Ariel saved their daughter Yael at the cost of severe burns. I’ve been privileged to tell so many stories. And yet, in this horrific cataclysm that began on October 7 and is still ongoing, so many stories have still not been told. Indeed, some will never be told. We live in such a visually documented age that it is easy to mistakenly think that what was not photographed did not happen. The events of October 7 are a national nightmare, parts of which will remain a kind of black hole. So many stories, tragedies, and human dramas occurred simultaneously on that dark day and were not photographed. The 400 photos chosen for the book out of the hundreds of thousands I took during these months are the “presence” that represents the “absence,” a reflection of the inherent failure to be everywhere at the same time, to document everything at every moment. That’s why I’ve made the unusual choice to dedicate space to those photographs that no one captured. To pay respect to some of those thousands of fateful moments that went undocumented and to the heroes of those moments. “The Photos Not Taken,” which concludes the book, is the monument I wish to erect in honor of those who were there and in memory of those who are no longer with us. For me, as a photographer who has had the privilege of documenting some of the most dramatic events in the world over the past 30 years, this is also a moment of bowing my head in the face of a reality stronger than all of us. A moment of humility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziv Koren (photography)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54337335951670,"sku":"7801-73","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2092\/2422\/files\/i343910.09811.jpg?v=1785319209"},{"product_id":"the-magic-in-the-tragic","title":"The Magic in the Tragic","description":"\u003cp\u003eOctober 7, 2023, was one of the darkest days in Jewish history. The ensuing war led to more painful losses. But amidst all the sadness, inspirational stories emerged. Since the war began, former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman has been posting these hopeful anecdotes – about soldiers, their families, and everyday Israelis – on his social media platforms. The Magic in the Tragic is a compilation of many of these nuggets of inspiration. A little light dispels a lot of darkness. I am grateful to you for chronicling some of these countless stories and disseminating them, so that they can continue to resound and inspire across space and time. I have no doubt that it is just the qualities that emerge from the pages of this book, qualities of selflessness and connectedness to our broader story, that will enable our nation to weather even the most trying circumstances. I am hopeful that your work, beyond serving memory, will also serve to help us remember the power that we hold: the power to show up for one another, the power to find and empower what unites rather than what divides, and the restorative power of growth, rebuilding, and healing. 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Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch Senior Rabbi, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, New York, NY As is evident in this important volume defending Israel, Rabbi Silverstein’s wisdom, compassion, encouragement, and writing have been a constant reminder of his unique abilities. He continues to serve as a guiding light to so many in the Jewish world. We recommend this collection for all who seek to be Israel’s allies. Mark and Harriet Levin Founders of the Michael Levin Lone Soldiers Foundation (parents of Michael Levin, z”l) This volume brings together many of Rabbi Silverstein’s informative pieces clarifying Israel’s struggle in these most difficult days and provides hasbarah, the knowledge necessary to counter the hostility facing Israel and the Jewish people during this critical time. Rabbi Philip Scheim Past President, Rabbinical Assembly and Masorti Olami Rabbi Silverstein’s ability to magnify our people’s triumphs and explain our challenges in clear and simple terms will help us all to clarify our own viewpoints and become even stronger Israel advocates. Amy Skopp Cooper CEO, National Ramah Commission Rabbi Alan Silverstein…helps us see how Zionism, with the renaissance of Jewish life at its core, may connect and inspire American Jewish communities in the future. These learned short essays are certain to be generative thought partners to any Jews exploring their Jewishness and their relationship to the Jewish state. 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The book moves between scenes of tragedy and recovery: kibbutzim in ruins, vigils for hostages, funerals, protests in Tel Aviv, training grounds in the desert, and sacred moments in Jerusalem. Alongside devastation, the photographs highlight courage — female soldiers at the front lines, volunteers aiding displaced farmers, and families holding onto traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sasha Gusov","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54337346863414,"sku":"7864-15","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2092\/2422\/files\/i349439.9963.jpg?v=1785319532"},{"product_id":"hinenu-israel-at-ten-million","title":"HINENU: Israel at Ten Million","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsrael has reached a population of 10 million. 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Hamas terrorists breached the Gaza border in a coordinated assault that devastated border communities and turned the Nova music festival into a massacre. Dor was dragged from his bed with friends, forced toward Gaza, their lives overturned in an instant. For three hundred days, Leora, a ninety-four-year-old Holocaust survivor, endured captivity with others - young and old, wounded and bleeding. Stripped of food, air, and dignity, they survived in suffocating heat, sustained only by the responsibility they took for one another. Above ground, Chagai, an IDF combat pilot, faced a paralyzing dilemma: how to strike Hamas without endangering his twin brother Dor below. Meanwhile Captain Tal and his unit risked everything in desperate rescue attempts where hostages’ lives mattered more than their own. 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Through a carefully curated narrative, October 7th will feature poignant letters from soldiers who have laid down their lives for their country since that day, alongside powerful eulogies delivered at funerals. These personal and poignant testimonies serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made and the enduring spirit of a nation. This book will stand as a testament to the events of October 7th ensuring they are never forgotten or denied; making true the solemn vow of NEVER AGAIN. The book will seek to engage, inform, and inspire a global audience, who value historical insight and appreciate the resilience embedded in the Israeli experience. 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