In the Srimad Bhagavatam 1.7.36 it is said .

A person who knows the principles of religion does not kill an enemy who is careless, intoxicated, insane, asleep, afraid, or devoid of his chariot. Nor does he kill a boy, a woman, a foolish creature, or a surrendered soul.

Queen Draupadi sets examples for all of us to follow .

When , having heard news, her sleeping sons were killed by Asvatarma , she, feeling deep grief , did not want the mother or family of Ashvatarma to feel the same grief by ordering Ashvatarmas death .

Revenge is not the business of any intelligent, thoughtful, and cultured persons….

The complexity of identifying the original historical inhabitants of lands is historically clear all over the world . Just who are the original inhabitants?

In the case of our latest conflict of interests , the same complexities are prevalent , with a long written history and history long forgotten .

It makes sense and would be best if both sides admit to historical discrepancies and encroachments as well as past misdeeds and settle up on permanent arrangements for a peaceful solution for the sake of the innocent persons who are suffering , and who depend on leaders to be just and fair .

Neither Israel,  USA .or Palestine authorities have a  vision or  any good   sense to move forward on these matters . Ancient encroachment histories need to be viewed in the context of historic time. Currently, irresponsible leaders who lack good academic counsel appear hell-bent on revenge.

Time to call for independent thoughtful and mature thinkers beyond the irresponsible political classes, to construct futures and lasting relationships between citizens minimising the influences of biased  self-motivated contributors who have  attachment to their versions of history and have hatred.

Two persons come to mind

JOHN MEARSHEIMER AND JONATHAN SACHS.