In a world fractured by ideological, territorial, and psychological wars, the impulse to retaliate is almost instinctive. We are fed narratives of vengeance, of honour reclaimed through battle, and of dignity restored through destruction, whether it be the Trojan War, the Invasion of Iraq, or the recent skirmish between India and one of its neighbours.Yet, history consistently reveals a sobering truth: hostilities, when sustained, become cyclical and cancerous. They multiply wounds instead of healing them. They decimate generations. And worst of all, they harden hearts. This is evident in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.