Leading British Jews call on Israel to halt 'horror' of Gaza

[Porschenut1066]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jan/11/gaza-israel-letter-british-jews

A group of Britain's most prominent Jews has called on Israel to cease its military operations in Gaza immediately, warning that its actions, far from improving the country's security, will "strengthen extremism, destabilise the region, and exacerbate tensions inside Israel".

Describing themselves, as "profound and passionate supporters" of Israel - and supporting its right to defend itself against the "war crime" of Hamas rocket attacks - they added that the current tactics threatened to undermine international support for Israel.

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"There can be no alternative to a negotiated solution," said Beecham. "Israel should be demonstrating, along with the Palestinian Authority, that there are economic and political benefits to be gained from peaceful engagement rather than violent confrontation."

His sentiments were echoed by Lappin: "Relying on overwhelming military force to respond to terrorist provocations invariably imposes horrendous suffering on innocent Palestinian civilians while entrenching the agents of terror in their midst. We have no alternative but to pursue rational, long term political options that promote moderation and marginalise extremists."

[LeftishBrit]

1. Good letter.

[EFerrari]

2. The British are 'way ahead of us.

A Jewish peace group did managed to close down the Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles. I'm not familiar with them, though.

[azurnoir]

3. Hopefully someone listens but I doubt it n/t

[Porschenut1066]

4. Seems like no one is willing to tell the American people whats going on

so they are all puzzled when someone retaliates.