The Gates of Gaza: a story of betrayal, survival, and hope in Israel's bordertow

Description: The Gates of Gaza by Amir Tibon The gripping, true story of how leading Israeli journalist Amir Tibon, along with his wife and their two young children, were rescued on 7 October 2023 by Tibons father - an incredible tale of survival that also reveals the deep tensions and systemic failures that led to Hamass attacks that day.On that fateful day, Tibon and his wife were awakened by mortar rounds exploding near their home in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, a progressive Israeli settlement along the Gaza border. Soon, they were holding their two young daughters in the familys reinforced safe room, urging them not to cry while they all listened to the gunfire from Hamas attackers outside their windows. With his mobile phone battery running low, Amir texted his father- The girls are behaving really well, but Im worried theyll lose patience soon and Hamas will hear us.Some 45 miles north, Amirs parents had just cut short an early-morning swim along the shores of Tel Aviv. Now, they jumped in their Jeep and sped toward Nahal Oz, armed only with a pistol but intent on saving their family at all costs.In The Gates of Gaza, Amir Tibon tells this harrowing story in full for the first time. He describes his familys ordeal - and the bravery that ultimately led to their rescue - alongside the histories of the place they call home and the systems of power that have kept them and their neighbours in Gaza in harms way for decades.Woven throughout is Tibons own expertise as a longtime international correspondent, as well as more than thirty original interviews- with residents of his kibbutz, with the Israeli soldiers who helped to wrest it from the hands of Hamas, and with experts on Gaza, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the failed peace process. More than one familys odyssey, The Gates of Gaza is the intimate story of a tight-knit community and the broader saga of war, occupation, and hostility between two national movements - a conflict that has not yet extinguished the enduring hope for peace.More than an account of horror, Amir Tibons riveting book is a story of courage. Tibons extraordinary family and community offer a glimpse into Israels resilience, and help explain why it may be premature to despair over the hope for peace.-Yossi Klein Halevi, senior fellow, Shalom Hartman Institute, and author of Letters to My Palestinian NeighborAmir Tibon has captured the horror and hope of October 7 in this compelling story of Hamas murderous rampage across southern Israel, of his familys agonising experience in their safe room while terrorists roamed outside, and of the heroism of his father, Noam, who came to their rescue. The Gates of Gaza would be an engrossing read if it were fiction; the fact that it is a true story is simply extraordinary.-Daniel Kurtzer, former US Ambassador to Israel and EgyptA riveting minute by minute account of one of Israels darkest days, Amir Tibons telling of his familys horrific ordeal - hiding for hours while terrorists overtook his kibbutz - is captivating. His fathers heroic mission to rescue them, woven together with the storied and bloodied history of the kibbutz, makes for a remarkable read.-Bianna Golodryga, Anchor and Senior Global Affairs Analyst, CNN FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Amir Tibon is an award-winning diplomatic correspondent for Haaretz, Israels paper of record, and the author of The Last Palestinian- the rise and reign of Mahmoud Abbas (co-authored with Grant Rumley), the first-ever biography of the leader of the Palestinian Authority. From 2017-2020, Tibon was based in Washington, DC, as a foreign correspondent for Haaretz, and he also has served as a senior editor for the newspapers English edition. He, his wife, and their two young daughters are former residents of Kibbutz Nahal Oz but are currently living as internal refugees in northern Israel. Details ISBN1761381288 Publisher Scribe Publications Format Paperback NZ Release Date 2024-09-30 Author Amir Tibon Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781761381287 Publication Date 2024-10-01 Imprint Scribe Publications Subtitle a story of betrayal, survival, and hope in Israels bordertowns Place of Publication Carlton North Country of Publication Australia Audience General Pages 352 AU Release Date 2024-09-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159170316;

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