Anti Semitism at Australian universities., page-110

I think narcissism but I also think it is fuelled by the zealotry of Zionism or at least that is the means. I can’t tell for sure whether Zionism is simply a means to an end but I certainly think narcissists - for the most part - have an uncanny knack of picking a core motivator for any particular person. In his case most likely for a nation.

jewish politics is complicated because over centuries it has been shaped by the drive for survival. It’s a basic human need but in the case of Jews, if you believe in epigenetic expression of trauma, it may well be more strongly expressed.

sadly the Old Testament is a mixed bag of advice. What counts is the torah (oral and written) and rabbinical guidance based on the Torah. Supposedly this has been thrashed through over centuries but we can see how time and circumstances have shaped that.

regardless of whether biblical or otherwise there are plenty of examples of the folly of vengeance that sees generations of enmity which ruins lives, livelihoods and spirit.

it is of course hamas that is seeking revenge for lost land. Israelis would be certain that they are simply retaliating. For of course it is all in the perspective