What’s best for America, what’s best for Israel, is fairness. Fairness in dialogue and action. I know every country, person, and community wants to look out for its best interests. But what is missing is reputation and slander. Many of us and Israeli adversarial opponents and condemnations have been against our actions and their perceived aggressions. Let’s work toward a common good and goal.

If you want to end hostilities and potential war, we need to come to the table of compromise and agreement. Start with anything that both sides can agree on and build on that. It could be a ceasefire, letting in UN-sanctioned food supplies, or working with Egyptian diplomats to curb future aggression. Do something to promote world peace and trust, so that we have a foundation to build on.

The world doesn’t need more scar tissue, unresolved issues, or vendettas emerging from the psyche of vanquished countries of any stripe. Too often, war and imperialism are used as vehicles of political advancement. Everyone wants to be on the winning side or be recognized for justice in the face of indignity. Until we realize that we all matter, we will not progress.

Everyone is made in the image of a supreme being, so we should learn to respect and honor one another for mutual benefit and long-term tranquility. It’s not just the victor who deserves adulation or should have the ability to dictate terms. In humble humility, we should look out for each other for the benefit of the world, the promise of tolerance, and the hope of a better day. Let our love for one another define our future actions to bring about a better tomorrow that we all want and can cherish.