ate sent: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 17:07:34 -0700 Subject: FW: [Gush Shalom] Sharon orders probe against Gush Shalom From: Marc Pilisuk <mpilisuk@saybrook.edu> To: Prime Minister Ariel Sharon <pm_eng@pmo.gov.il>, Spokesperson of the Prime Minister <dover@pmo.gov.il>, Spokesperson of the Prime Minister <dover@pmo.gov.il>, Spokesperson Defence Ministry <info@mail.idf.il>, Foreign Minister Shimon Peres <sar@mofa.gov.il>, Minister of Justice <sar@justice.gov.il> Dear Colleagues, The warnings sent by Gosh Shalom to Israeli officers regarding the possibility of war crimes are the most patriotic actions that any group of Israeli citizens could take. If such crimes are in fact committed in defense of Israel then the long term stain on Israel's legitimacy and respectability as a nation would be great. Any precaution against either the willful or inadvertent commission of such crimes is the duty of citizens in a democracy. Whatever the cause, some actions are surely beyond the pale in the recognized laws of the international community. Thank you. Peace Marc Pilisuk, Ph.D Professor Emeritus The University of California 494 Cragmont Ave Berkeley, CA 94708 Phone & Fax: 510-526-0876