Gaza: don’t take sides

Letter by Paul Davies, Bavaria
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Excellent to note that Pax Christi and peace collectives here in Bavaria are seeking peace, and without prejudice.

Conflict resolution is certainly required and the process of peace requires equity. Better therefore not to take sides, as doing so simply widens the divide. Such division feeds into the Trotsky StW [Stop the War Coalition]/PSC [Palestine Solidarity Campaign] sentiment that now, worryingly, gives voice through the British peace movement.

Statements from many groups at first appear fair and peaceful only to descend into unhelpful political ranting.

I suggest Peace News help create peace and resist the unhelpful and extreme socialist rhetoric to be found in Britain.

In peace,