[For a revolution in the name of peace]

This article surveys how parts of the international medical-scientific and broader academic community have reacted to the current Israel-Palestine war. Journals such as BMJ, BMJ Global Health and The Lancet called for a ceasefire and documented the destruction of Gaza's health system; JAMA and NEJM used a more institutional tone, while Nature and Science reported on the collapse of research in Gaza. Professional bodies including the WMA, APHA, BMA and, more recently, the IAGS issued explicit statements. In Italy, orders and societies have responded unevenly. Regarding long-term outcomes of the war, the piece highlights evidence linking severe trauma, malnutrition and environmental exposures to possible epigenetic and intergenerational effects, and argues for symbolic and political pathways toward reconciliation and peace.