In response to David Heilpern’s article regarding antisemitism and Israel, (Echo, July 3) it is probably generally agreed that there are many significant issues, with blame attaching to both sides.
However, David’s definition of ‘from the river to the sea’ as meaning that the Jewish state be dismantled is far too generous a description.
The Hamas terrorists certainly nailed their definition to the mast on October 7 last year when during a ceasefire agreement they launched an undeclared and unprovoked attack, rather a slaughter, out of Gaza, resulting in around 1,200 mainly civilian deaths and 250 hostages taken with many still unaccounted for.
The Hamas attack showed brutality and cruelty not witnessed since the Middle Ages, with children murdered and women brutally raped and tortured.
No David, this was not endeavouring to dismantle the Jewish state, but rather an attempt to ultimately wipe out Israel completely.
While Hamas exists, Palestine will never be free, nor will there be peace in the Middle East.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
