In this brilliant and utterly essential new book, bestselling author Douglas Murray reflects on the implications of the 7th October attack on Israel, and what it means for the West. 'The book I want to write is not just about the events of 7th October, but about what it tells us. Not just about Israel, the Palestinians, the Middle East and the future of the West, but about what people do in extremis. From the people who step up to defend our societies to the people who want to destroy them.' In this groundbreaking book, Douglas Murray explores how the left, entrenched in a distorted view of intersectionality, wrongly portrays Israelis as white Western oppressors of innocent Middle Easterners. Touching on the many implications of the October attacks, Murray asserts that the reality is that we are not living 'after history.' The old wars have yet to be won. The Israel-Gaza conflict is about preserving the fundamental pillars of advancing civilization - capitalism, rights, democracy, and reason - which have enabled Israel's success, while the surrounding countries have faltered. What's more, through his extensive on-the-ground reporting from Israel and Gaza, Murray sheds light on how Israel's commitment to these principles has made it a beacon of progress in a region plagued by authoritarianism and extremism. His incisive analysis challenges the myopic perspectives of 'post-colonialist' accusers, urging readers to recognise the true stakes at play: the defence of the very values that underpin human flourishing.