In this opinion piece, Andrew Perez reflects on his visit to Israel with a Canadian delegation following the October 7 attacks and challenges what he describes as distorted narratives circulating within progressive circles. He argues that social media, ideological framing, and selective historical claims have shaped an oversimplified portrayal of Israel as a colonial aggressor while minimizing Hamas’s stated ideology and actions. Drawing on site visits to affected communities and conversations across Israeli society, Perez calls for greater nuance. He acknowledges Palestinian suffering while asserting that moral clarity requires recognizing Hamas’s role, Israel’s internal diversity, and the complexity of a conflict often reduced to binary slogans.