Israela by Batya CasperRevelatory and humanistic in its nuanced storytelling, Israela by Batya Casper uses a historical lens to probe deeply into the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. The intertwined tales of three women reveal the complexity and psychological turmoil of living and loving in a war-torn world, providing contemporary insight and emotional perspectives from both sides of this critical issue. Touching on journalistic integrity, marital loyalty, empathic connection, the weight of morality, and dreams of a better world, this is a poignant and timely read from a sincerely gifted author.