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- Title
The Cost of Revenge: A Cantor's Critique of Israel's Response to Hamas.
- Authors
ZOOSMAN, MICHAEL
- Abstract
The article discusses the author's perspective on Israel's response to the Hamas terrorist attacks in October 2023. The author, a cantor and third-generation Holocaust survivor, acknowledges the initial drive for vengeance but criticizes Israel's excessive action in Gaza, which has resulted in a high number of civilian casualties. The author draws parallels between the desire for revenge in both the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the death penalty debate, arguing that the pursuit of retribution hinders the ability to find closure and move forward. The article calls for self-awareness and a shift towards restorative justice principles and diplomatic solutions to end the cycle of violence.
- Subjects
HAMAS; LEX talionis; REVENGE; HUMAN behavior; COLLECTIVE punishment; GENOCIDE; HOSTAGE taking
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article