In February 2012, a tragic accident occurred when a trailer truck flipped onto a bus carrying Palestinian kindergarten children near Jerusalem, killing six children and a teacher. Abed Salama’s frantic search for his son, Milad, reveals the severe delays in emergency response due to Israeli checkpoints. Nathan Thrall’s book, expanded from a 2021 essay, details this event and explores the broader context of Palestinian life under Israeli rule. Thrall critiques the Oslo Accords and highlights ongoing hardships, while Palestinian historian Rashid Khalidi provides historical context to the conflict, emphasizing long-standing injustices faced by Palestinians.