Regardless of the specific religious or philosophical framework one subscribes to, the concept of facing the consequences of one's actions, particularly when they involve causing suffering, is a common thread across many belief systems:

Karma (Hinduism and Buddhism): As we've discussed, karma dictates that actions have corresponding reactions in future lives or circumstances, suggesting that causing pain might lead to experiencing similar pain in another form or life.

Divine Justice (Abrahamic Religions): In Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, there's a belief in a form of divine judgment where one's deeds are weighed, often with an emphasis on accountability for the harm one has caused. The idea of hell or punishment in the afterlife serves as a metaphor or literal place where one might suffer for their actions.

Moral Balance (Various Philosophies): Even in non-theistic or philosophical traditions like Stoicism or Humanism, there's a belief in the importance of living virtuously, not because of divine retribution but because actions have natural consequences that affect one's life and legacy. The concept of justice might be more about societal or historical accountability but still carries the notion of moral repercussions.

The Golden Rule: Many cultures and religions espouse versions of the Golden Rule ("Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"), which inherently suggests that the pain one inflicts might return in some form, either through social consequences, personal regret, or in spiritual or karmic terms.

Historical and Collective Memory: Beyond religious beliefs, there's a sense in which history and collective memory serve as a form of justice. Leaders like Netanyahu might not face divine or karmic retribution in a tangible way, but their legacy, how they are remembered, and the impact on future generations can be seen as a form of enduring consequence.

Psychological Suffering: On a more immediate and personal level, the psychological burden of knowing one has caused suffering can be a form of torment, whether one believes in an afterlife or not. Guilt, shame, and the weight of public condemnation can be their own kind of hell.

The commonality across these perspectives is the belief or hope that there's some form of accountability or balance in the universe or society. While the exact nature of this retribution or consequence varies—be it through rebirth, divine judgment, social ostracism, or personal torment—the underlying principle is that actions, especially those causing suffering, will not go without some form of response, whether in this life or another.

This belief system serves multiple purposes: it encourages ethical behavior, offers a form of solace to those who have suffered, and provides a framework for understanding justice beyond immediate human capabilities or legal systems.