A Palestinian demonstrator places a Palestinian flag atop the controversial Israeli barrier during a protest marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in the West Bank village of Nilin November 6, 2009. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (WEST BANK POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGES OF THE DAY)
RE: Jimmy Carter's Goldstone and Gaza
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/opinion/06iht-edcarter.html?_r=1&ref=global
Dear Sir,
Thank you for publishing Jimmy Carter's plea for Gaza, and I quite agree that "it is imperative that the United States and the international community take steps to assure that the rebuilding of Gaza be commenced, and without delay. The cries of homeless and freezing people demand relief."
.... However, I object to the fact that his call for compassion includes "Without ascribing blame to either of the disputing parties". Both Hamas and Israel should be blamed- and a firm and clear call for non-violence and a negotiated, fully secular end to the Israel/Palestine conflict should be a big priority for any and all who care about the future of Palestine.
The American Task Force on Palestine recently reported that support for Hamas is dropping. I think that is a very positive trend that should be empowered- for everyone's sake.
Sincerely,
Anne Selden Annab
A Palestinian demonstrator gestures atop the separation barrier, moments after knocking down a segment of the concrete wall, during a protest against the barrier in the West Bank village of Nilin, near Ramallah, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he does not want to run for another term in the January elections, blaming a stalemate in Mideast peace talks on Israel and the United States. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
No comments:
Post a Comment