Which came first? Judging from both biblical and historical accounts, it was Palestine, not Israel.

The Israel government says it is going to “hold” the land in Jenin (BDN, June 19) until the suicide bombs stop.

Taking the land in the first place is what continues the hatred.

The world will never see the end to this conflict as long as the prescription of Ariel Sharon and his cronies is to annihilate and occupy.

Please reference the Sharon petition listed on the home page of www.petitiononline.com

Tim Lewit

Orient