Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Hamas’ barbarity broke my heart. Some of my friends are breaking it a second time

People attend a peaceful vigil in support of Israel after the country was attacked by the militant group Hamas.

Since Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, I’ve stumbled between nausea, anger, grief and numbness. The barbarity inches closer. My sister’s classmate from high school lost a family member. My cousin’s best friend lost her brother. A student who graduated from my high school last year is missing.

My Facebook feed alternates between pleas for information and funeral announcements.

Picture after picture. Grandchildren and grandparents. Youthful smiles and serene wisdom.

Have you seen this person?

Please help me find …

It is with

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times5 min read
Climate Change Is Central To Both Pope Francis And California Gov. Newsom. But Do Catholic Voters Care?
ROME — Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's speech on climate change at the Vatican this week gives him an opportunity to align himself and his party with Pope Francis, an influential figure among American Catholics and a leader in the fight against global
Los Angeles Times2 min readCrime & Violence
In Effort To 'Regain Public Trust,' LA County Announces 66 Probation Officers Put On Leave
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Probation Department has announced that 66 officers have been put on administrative leave this year in a series of cases that include allegations of sexual misconduct and the use of excessive force. The announcem
Los Angeles Times4 min read
Doyle McManus: A Lesson From Presidents Biden And Trump — The New Normal Is Nonstop Crises
A poll published by the Economist this month included a finding that was striking yet unsurprising: Almost 7 in 10 Americans believe things in the country have spun out of control. That's a problem for President Joe Biden, who campaigned in 2020 offe

Related Books & Audiobooks