Wednesday, February 10 2010

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The two painted mules in Marah Land zoo in Gaza, one of which has now died. Photo: Getty Images

For sale: Gaza zoo where the zebras were not all they seemed

Monday February 08 2010

An emaciated lion, a hyperactive camel, and the only "zebra" in Palestine – this unusual assortment of animals could soon be yours. Mahra Land, a ramshackle zoo in Gaza, is now on the market.

Israel's aid does not cleanse her

Monday February 08 2010

Dr Daniel Briscoe, writing from Israel, doesn't give up, does he? (Letters, February 6).

Terror regimes and apologists

Friday February 05 2010

Surely not another apologist for a place that has become the hub of righteous indignation for terrorist sympathisers the world over?

Tel Aviv sends aid as Gaza suffers

Wednesday February 03 2010

Daniel Briscoe (Letters, February 1) raises the old trumpet about "'hatred for Israel" as one of the reasons for criticism of Israeli aid efforts in Haiti.

Criticism of Israel isn't anti-semitic

Wednesday February 03 2010

Daniel Briscoe's disingenuous criticism of those who have drawn attention to the irony in Israel sending medical aid to Haiti (Letters, February 1) is based on a false premise.

Haiti is aided but Gaza blockaded

Friday January 29 2010

Regarding Kevin Toomey's praise for Israel's rapid response in delivering aid and personnel to Haiti (Letters, January 27), is it not somewhat ironic that Israel can send a humanitarian mission halfway around the world and yet, less than an hour from Tel Aviv, it continues to deprive the people of Gaza of all but the most basic necessities?

Country's plight being exploited

Friday January 29 2010

All nations involved in the relief effort in Haiti rightly deserve praise. Kevin Toomey (Letters, January 27) singles out Israel for particular praise.

In brief: Real help . . . Rich waffle . . . Slaughter. . . Siege

Thursday January 28 2010

  • It is quite amazing to see the response of one small nation that has helped the people of Haiti, not by sending in the military, but by sending in what the people of Haiti need most -- medical assistance.