Undivided city

With regard to “The real and surreal Jerusalem” (My Word, June 3), this year’s Festival of Light in Jerusalem provided entertainment for tens of thousands – Israelis and tourists, Jews, Muslims and Christians, all intermingling in a wonderful atmosphere. However, one track, going from Tzahal Square past the Damascus Gate, barely saw a soul, as superbly illustrated by the photo accompanying the piece.

In past years, the whole of the Damascus Gate area was packed with people and vendors; this year, no vendors and no sightseers.

More needs to be done to restore the feeling of Jerusalem as an undivided city in which all the population can enjoy its beauty.