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We must match the courage of Issa Amro in standing up to Israel and settlers | Letter

Alison Blake is appalled that governments that have the power to make a difference are still providing arms to IsraelIssa Amro’s article is as devastating as it is galvanising (I told the truth about the West Bank and was threatened and assaulted. Now I’m relying on you to act, 3 June). His courage in standing up to the illegal actions of Israel settlers and the state of Israel is inspirational.If individuals who have no protection dare to speak up and defend themselves against decades of oppression and dehumanisation, risking their lives and those of their loved ones, surely our governments have a duty to act, not just issue words of condemnation. These words still fall short of calling appalling acts like starving civilians genocide, and calling the decades of policies and violence against Palestinians ethnic cleansing. Continue reading...

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