Sin of omission

How does Elliot Green write a lengthy article (“What’s in a name?” July 4) about the history of Sheikh Jarrah and leave out its most famous (infamous, actually) moment?

On April 13, 1948 Palestinian Arabs from this area roasted alive a convoy of 79 Jewish doctors, nurses and medical students at Sheikh Jarrah who were on their way to provide medical assistance to injured Jews in Jerusalem. It is highly significant that skittish historians and even reporters continue to shield their eyes from unpleasant truths like this. RICHARD SHERMAN Margate, Florida