OPINION:
Charles De Gaulle is reported to have said, “God protects fools, drunks and the United States of America. Today, we could add Israel to that list. Clifford May’s colun “Unexpected miracle in the Holy Land” (Web, Dec. 1) is truly eye-opening and welcome.
The Israelis have found a method to turn otherwise undrinkable water into potable water. Hamas, Israel’s mortal enemy in the Gaza strip, wants no part of this miracle used to provide fresh water to its inhabitants. Israel could provide “modern sewage treatment facilities and desalination plants utilizing Israeli technology.” Fresh water in Gaza will be depleted in a few years. Yet Hamas would rather pursue its terrorist attacks on Israel than assure its people fresh water. It would rather indoctrinate its residents with hate than provide them with a basic necessity. Do Gazans realize the choice Hamas has made on their behalf?
JOSEPH R. FARRELL
Alexandria
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