Iris Leal

Iris Leal is an Israeli novelist and political columnist for the newspaper Haaretz. As a second-generation Holocaust survivor, Leal's writings often reflect on themes of memory, trauma, and the complexities of identity in the context of Israel's contemporary socio-political landscape. Her recent work emphasizes the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, drawing parallels between historical atrocities and current events, and advocating for empathy and moral responsibility in times of conflict.