Hamas-Israel War: How Do You Defeat a Culture of Hate?

A picture taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows mailboxes of kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel, which bear the names of residents who went missing, were kidnapped or killed during the Oct. 7 attack my Hamas militants. Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via Getty Images

Commentary

It was 1973 in Jerusalem. I was 21 years old walking through the Arab section of the Old City. I was sporting a massive afro and wearing an army jacket with the name “Elder” above the pocket, a gift from my little brother who was serving.