Hell Made in Israel
Followed the Daily Life of Kawther Salam
Massage No: 3
—–Original Message—–From: ISM – DC POWERS AND ASSOC.
Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 8:20 PM
Dear Editor:
As a Jewish writer living in Canada, I have often felt ashamed and appalledby the events in Israel. However, it’s easy to detach oneself and say,” there’s nothing I can do, this is an issue for world leaders to solve. “
One can no longer be detached or indifferent when it hits home. This week, Imade personal contact with journalist, Kawther Salam. She is a credentialedjournalist who lives under brutal, hateful conditions in Hebron. Reading herstory has encouraged me to take personal action; to try and bring hersituation to international attention. Every day, Ms Salam is subjected toharassment, life without proper amenities and violence. She now seeks totravel to Europe for much-needed medical treatment and apparently there issome doubt as to whether she will be allowed to travel through Ben GurionAirport, or not.
I trust this woman’s personal story which can be accessed atwww.gush-shalom.org will bring it ” home ” to others as it has for me.
Regards,
Ilanna Mandel, MA, RRP