Unjust partition at root of the conflict

BREDA C SMITH (Irish Examiner letters, July 8) appears to be at least as ignorant as she claims Damien McBride (July1) to be in relation to the genesis of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2003 - 01:00

While it is true that the UN voted for partition in1947, maybe Ms Smith would care to comment on the following facts:

1. The UN vote was corrupt (votes were bought or obtained by arm-twisting) as most UN votes tend to be.

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Courts Your View Place: Palestine Place: Jerusalem Place: Lydda Place: Con Hayes, Kerry Road, Tower, Blarney, Co. Cork Person: BREDA C SMITH Person: Damien McBride Person: Smith Person: Palestinians Person: Palestinian Event: Arab-Israeli conflict Organisation: UN Organisation: Israel

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