NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Douglas 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 proclaims its love of death over
life. If left unchecked Murray argues this misplaced Western sympathy could embolden forces
that seek to undermine democratic values and perpetuate a culture of violence. Clear-eyed and
deeply reasoned On Democracies and Death Cults is a gripping and essential read for all who
seek to understand the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its implications
for the future of democracy - and for the world itself.
