By The Damascus Gate

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Set in the late Sixties, the story follows Kate, who seeks an escape from the sectarian tensions of Belfast by volunteering at a kibbutz in Israel. There, she develops feelings for Amos, a family man who is soon conscripted into the army when the Six-Day War breaks out. Amidst the chaos, Kate forms a bond with his wife, Miriam, highlighting themes of love, conflict, and the complexities of human relationships during turbulent times.