Dear Mr Flynn
As one of your constituents I feel obliged to write to you on the subject of the current conflict in Gaza.
I am of the opinion that had unilateral action of this sort, against sovereign territory, been undertaken by an Arab nation, as opposed to Israel, the talk in the corridors of power of NATO etc would be of regime change (of course regime change imposed from the outside will always be met with violent resistance). Instead the UK government has to date failed to make an unequivocal condemnation of this Israeli aggression. With scant regard for civilian life in this densely
populated area this military action is in breach of international law, and will surely only exacerbate tensions and insecurity in the area and beyond. The extent of the human suffering itself in this conflict is surely grave and massive, and is so incomprehensible to us that the
severity can only be guessed at.
By maintaining silence, diplomatic and trade relations with Israel, our government is complicit in the perpetuation of illegal occupation, war crimes, and apartheid. I urge you with all seriousness to campaign that the UK government break relations with Israel until this
current military action is ended, and the borders of 1968 are respected (as is the wish of the UN and the larger international community, and influential factions of the democratically elected
Hamas government).
Action such as this, demonstrating solidarity with the oppressed, the vast majority of whom are followers of Islam in this instance, would ensure the foreign policy legacy of this nominally social democratic Labour government is something other than the humanitarian disaster that is the Iraq War, that so dented the reputation of this administration. I would hope that you, together with MPs, AMs and MSPs, across party benches, could be instrumental in bringing this legacy to bear.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this matter. I advise you that I am publishing this letter on my blog plaidcasnewydd.blogspot.com, and intend to publish your forthcoming reply unless you take specific objection or request for omission.
Yours Sincerely
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14 years ago
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Paul Flynn's reply
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My reply
Dear Paul
Thank you for your prompt and considered reply.
You have a well written blog.
I respect and value many of your sentiments. I think establishing the state of Israel was ultimately a triumph of libertarianism of fascism, and we need to champion the rights of jewish self determination. However- the current Israeli operations move way beyond the protocols of self defensive actions- their aggression and cynicism is startling, especially in the timing before a new US administration takes over. Therefore something more than the regular liberal call for a mutual ceasefire is required (the head of human rights for the UN has called for War Crimes prosecution). We have recently diminished diplomatic relations with Russia, for example, over far less.
Could I confirm therefore that despite your concerns you will not be asking for further actions to be taken against Israel at this juncture?
Regards
actually that should read "triumph of libertarianism over fascism"
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