Amid the ongoing trauma of October 7 and the war in Gaza, the call is not only for guilt and repentance but also for shame. Shame, unlike guilt, demands reflection on what kind of people we become through our actions. Embracing it may be the spark for transformation - helping both Israelis and Palestinians confront painful truths, reject destructive leadership, and open a path toward peace and renewal.

A proposed Israel-Palestine Union envisions shared governance, reconciliation, and unity to replace conflict with cooperation and prosperity