Wartime Writings

Making Sense of October 7 and Its Aftermath

One of Israel’s most profound thinkers tells the riveting, real-time account of the hours, days, and months after Hamas’s invasion of Israel.

On the morning of October 7, 2023, Hamas ruled Gaza invaded Israel and launched a brutal massacre against Israelis and global war on the Jewish people. Einat Wilf—thinker, former Israeli parliamentarian, and author—began sharing her profound responses to the horrors of October 7, what led up to it, and what it meant for the future of Israel, Palestinians, and the world.

Through posts on X and excerpts from columns, interviews, and speeches, the author offers readers raw insights into the nature of the conflict, the United Nations, Zionism, and the possibility of peace. Wartime Writings is a vital primary source for understanding the Gaza war and its long-term legacy—not just for the Middle East, but for the world.