Sir, – The Israeli embassy (August 9th) wasn’t long in responding to Frank MacDonald’s article (Opinion, August 3rd) on the current attempt at resolving the impasse in Palestine.
However, there is not one mention or comment on the ongoing eviction of Palestinians from their land, the construction of illegal settlements and acquisition of vital natural resources, namely water, in the West Bank. Does the Israeli embassy not feel that these activities, currently ongoing, have any bearing on the talks? With regard to the political doublespeak referenced, this is something which can be equally levelled at the current Israeli prime minister, especially in his dealings with some of his more controversial past and present coalition partners and their desire for a “Greater Israel”. – Yours, etc,
BARRY WALSH,
Linden Avenue,
Blackrock,
Cork.