In Jain dharma the question is not “Which side should I support?” but always:

• “How can I reduce hiṁsā (violence)?”
• “How can I increase dayā (compassion) for all living beings?”

So, as a Jain:

1. Don’t think in terms of sides (Gaza / Israel / any country).

Think in terms of suffering jīvs – children, civilians, animals – wherever they are.

1. You should not support any kind of violence, from anyone.

- Killing, terrorism, bombing, revenge, hatred – all are against ahimsā. - Jain śāstra does not allow us to justify: “Violence is OK because my side is right.”

1. What you can support:

- Genuine humanitarian relief (food, medicine, shelter) for innocent people. - Peace efforts that try to stop fighting and protect lives on all sides. - Speech and actions that are non‑hate, non‑divisive, and based on karuṇā.

1. Be careful about:

- Sharing angry or one‑sided posts on social media (this strengthens krodh, mān, māyā, lobh). - Donating to groups that may use money for weapons or violence. - Letting political attachment disturb your sāmāyik, pratikraman, inner shānti.

1. Anekāntavād perspective:

- Every conflict has many viewpoints and deep karmic causes. - A Jain tries to see many angles without hatred, and keeps the focus on ahimsā and self‑purification, not on blaming.

So, instead of asking “Should I support Gaza?” a more Jain way is:

• “How can I support ahimsā, dayā and peace for everyone involved in Gaza, Israel and the whole region, without increasing hate or violence in my own mind?”

If you act from that principle, you will stay within the spirit of Jain dharma.