Assessing Israel's actions

``Israel's Behavior'' brings to mind my admiration for the Monitor's courage in presenting, over a long period of time, a very evenhanded view of Israel's conduct toward the Palestinians. In general, objective reporting seems to be rare where Israel is involved. Most United States media seem to be either terrified of criticizing Israel or so prejudiced in its favor that the country is presented as able to do no wrong. Charles E. Lambert, Sarasota, Fla.

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