When we look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it’s impossible to ignore the generational trauma both sides carry. Watching No Other Land and speaking with a few Israeli soldiers in my visit in the past, the weight of inherited pain is undeniable. The Holocaust left deep scars on Jewish identity, just as Palestinians have endured what feels like ethnic cleansing and genocide.
Yet, we continue to politicize this pain, taking sides without addressing the root—trauma that fuels more trauma. No policy, no external intervention can fix what must be healed from within. Both sides need to confront their history honestly, to educate, to face uncomfortable truths.
A two-state solution might be the fairest political framework for now, but peace isn’t just about land. It’s about accountability—not just for war crimes, but for the wounds passed down through generations. Until the cycle of inherited trauma is broken, no treaty will hold. Maybe the real solution is not about drawing borders but stopping the transfer of hate.
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