From the Sunday Times No. 1 Bestselling AuthorDouglas Murray, international bestselling author and renowned cultural commentator confronts what he views as the most pressing issue of our time: why Western support of the Palestinian cause is ultimately playing into the hands of a much more dangerous force.Drawing from intensive on-the-ground reporting in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon, Murray presents a compelling case that places the latest violence in its historical context. He takes readers on a harrowing journey through the aftermath of the 7 October 2023 massacre, piecing together exclusive accounts from victims, survivors and even the terrorists responsible for the atrocities.On Democracies and Death Cults argues that Israel-s commitment to fundamental Western values - capitalism, individual rights, democracy and reason - has made it a beacon of progress in a region dominated by authoritarianism and extremism. Murray contrasts Israel-s principles with the ideology of Hamas, which openly