Israel, Palestine, and the Consequences of Wrong Acts in War

The Hamas-Israel war has sparked debate about what acts are wrong and what consequences of acts are good. Some have voiced concerns about whether certain diplomatic measures would reward wrong acts and should be avoided. I hope to clarify some connections between wrong acts, good consequences, and reward and punishment from a philosopher’s point of view. Many of these connections can be made clear without even deciding what outcomes are, in fact, good.