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The Daily Life of
Kawther Salam
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15, 2002
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From: charles segelbaum <brit18@bellsouth.net> To: kawther_salam@yahoo.com Subject: IDF Date: 14 Nov 2002 21:35:24 -0500 Dear Kawther I had written you an angry letter a short time ago this evening, but I have just read your diaries. As much as I am a die-hard lover of Israel and would die for Israel, it pained me to read of your treatment at the hands of IDF soldiers. If possible, I would like to offer you the apologies of Israel (if, indeed I can speak for Israel ) for the behavior of a few soldiers. However, you seem to be been talking of the same few soldiers who have been harassing you in various ways. I can truly say that this is NOT the Jewish way and that it is only a tiny percentage of the IDF that would act this way. In balance, Israeli Jews are kind and decent people who have had their own share of "stores" ( problems ) Dear Kawther, you must know that bad behavior can be a feature of Palestinians as well as Israelis. Do you think you could at least document abuses by BOTH SIDES? This would be more even -handed. Or, are you perhaps afraid of what your Palestinian brothers might do or say to you if you reported from both sides of the fence. I mean this question seriously and in no way as a sarcasm. Anyway, I no longer feel the hostility to you that I displayed in my first email. Please accept my apologies. I think that you are a brave ( and - dare I say it - very beautiful ) woman. Let there be shalom between our two peoples. My daughter Rochelle lives in Jerusalem and I visit once a year from Florida where I live. I would be honored to have a cup of coffee with you at the Chafe Simon if you can spare the time. In the meantime, l'hitraot, Shalom, Salaam |