Khirbet Khizeh by S. Yizhar
Set against the backdrop of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, this poignant narrative delves into the moral complexities faced by a young Israeli soldier as he participates in the forced evacuation of a Palestinian village. Through vivid and introspective prose, the story captures the soldier's internal conflict and growing disillusionment with the harsh realities of war, as he grapples with the ethical implications of his actions and the broader consequences of displacement and loss. The narrative serves as a powerful reflection on the human cost of conflict and the enduring struggle between duty and conscience.
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- Published
- 1949
- Nationality
- Israeli
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 120-150
- Original Language
- Hebrew
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- Alternate Titles
- - The Ruins of Khirbet Khizeh
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