Sir,
I write in of support of the Israeli peace organization GUSH SHALOM and outof a concern that your government is considering legal action to stop itslegitimate activities. Its warning of serving military officers of the dangersof following illegal orders seems in no way out of place in a state like Israelwith its democratic traditions and often trumpeted commitment to the the rule oflaw. Your government’s moves to restrict the activities of GUSH SHALOM raisedoubts about its own commitment to such ideals and call into question itsintentions with respect to the current re-occupation of the Palestinianterritories. I ask you respectfully to consider what is best for the Israelidemocracy and the standing of your state in the international arena. Yours
sincerely,
Dr David Pritchard
Department of Ancient History
Division of Humanities
Macquarie University
Sydney
N.S.W. 2109
AUSTRALIA