I have just read the article concerning Palestine and would applaud the writers who have described the situations they encountered. Many of us visit Palestine regularly and just as regularly witness all of the events described in the article. I too am amazed by the inaction of the international community and by the actions of a people who themselves have suffered for the sake of their beliefs. There are many Israelis who do not support the actions of their government in Palestine and many more who, I believe, simply do not know what is happening.

Articles such as this are often condemned as biased, their writers vilified and their concerns dismissed. Calls asking for the Israeli view of the situation are a common response but one that fails to take into account the fact that Israel’s views on the situation are broadcast at every conceivable opportunity. The view the majority of people in the world have is that of Israel’s – thanks to the significant control they are able to exert on media sources.

Articles such as this one tend to be lone voices calling attention to one of the great shames of our time. I applaud the writers.

Dawn Summers