Both sides now

In “Heroes and Terrorists” (August 2), Gershon Baskin laments the use of force by the IDF to break up a nonviolent protest that eventually turns violent. He is also proud of Ahed Tamimi for demonstrating her opposition to the “occupation” by slapping an IDF soldier.

Now let’s talk about what Baskin does not mention. He does not mention the incitement, the corruption, the generous payoffs to the families of cold-blooded murderers by the PA, the recent murder of Yotam Ovadia in Adam and the father of two by a 17-year old boy. Mr Baskin never mentions the three wars fought with the Hamas after the complete withdrawal from Gaza.

Interestingly, he also fails to mention the fact that he cannot run for the Jerusalem City Council because a Fatwa has been issued prohibiting him from doing so (as reported by the Jerusalem Post). One wonders if Baskin will have the courage to criticize those who prevent him from participating in this upcoming election. This writer thinks not. MATTIAS ROTENBERG

Petah Tikva

If Gershon Baskin really believes that members of the Tamimi clan are seeking peace, he must be living on a different planet. They are professional agitators who receive outside funding from Europe. Members of the clan include suicide bombers and other convicted terrorists. Ahed Tamimi was convicted of assaulting an Israeli soldier who didn’t react to her provocation. I think that Baskin has crossed a red line with this column. SHMUEL SCHWARTZ Ra’anana