FIRE – Israel and October 7th

  • An important and moving contribution that makes the conflict understandable. 
  • The award-winning novelist, screenwriter and former Israeli Intelligence Officer combines insider knowledge with analysis. 
  • English sample translation available.
  • Foreign rights to his previous novels were sold to 15 countries. 

translated by: Ulrike HarnischMarkus Lemke

What happened on October 7th – A book about the day that changed the world.

On October 7th, 2023, Hamas unleashed terror on Israel, and since then, the world has been holding its breath as events unfold rapidly. Ron Leshem recounts that day and the developments that have followed, shedding light on a deeply divided country. The liberal, peace-seeking segment of society was particularly affected. What will the consequences be?

Leshem, an internationally renowned author, journalist, and former Israeli intelligence officer, is personally affected as well. Hamas murdered his uncle, aunt and months later also his abducted cousin who was also a German citizen. This is a glimpse into the reality of Israel that brings the country close to us in a very personal way while providing a broader perspective. An important and moving contribution that makes the conflict understandable.

"Ron Leshem creates a whole world with words alone." David Grossman

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  • Publisher: Rowohlt Berlin
  • Translated by: Ulrike HarnischMarkus Lemke
  • Release: 30.04.2024
  • ISBN: 978-3-7371-0206-3
  • 320 Pages
  • Author: Ron Leshem

Awards

  • 2024: Ron Leshem mit «Feuer» auf Platz 8 der Sachbuch-Bestenliste im Juni

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Ron Leshem

Ron Leshem , born in 1976 in Tel Aviv, is a novelist, screenwriter, and former Israeli intelligence officer. He works in Hollywood and Tel Aviv and has co-developed the internationally acclaimed series Euphoria and co-written the script for the series No Man's Land , among other projects. His novels Der geheime Basar and Wenn es ein Paradies gibt remained on the bestseller list in Israel for months. Wenn es ein Paradies gibt received Israel's prestigious Sapir Prize in literature and was adapted into a film titled Beaufort , which won the Silver Bear at the Berlinale and received an Oscar nomination. His latest work is  Als wir schön waren (2022).