Israeli teenagers visiting from America express pride in Israel's pursuit of peace, even during war, based on conversations with Israelis. This attraction to peace is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. The article tells the little-known story of a peace rally organized by Women Wage Peace, an Israeli organization, just three days before the October 7, 2023 massacre by Hamas terrorists. The rally brought together 1,500 Israeli and Arab participants, but the dreams of peace were shattered when Palestinians crossed the border and carried out a brutal attack, using the attendee list from the rally to locate and kill Israelis. Despite the ongoing conflict, Israelis continue to strive for peace.