On the basis of hearing about out possible suspension of payments I wrote this letter to the Post Wellington the other day, I don't think it's been published, and in the confusion, it probably is already a bit "outdated" Still, it explains my feelings about the whole travesty and cruelty of what is happening.
The Editorial Team
The Post
Wellington
Dear Sir / Madam
Just for a few days I thought a glimmer of humanity and sovereign independence had, like an unexpected asteroid, struck this country, as our deputy PM, Winston Peters, reassured us we were to continue funding UNRWA in Gaza. But silly me - Mr Luxon, abandoning all moral compunctions and likely toadying to US pressure, confirms that we won’t be contributing to UNRWA because Israel alleges twelve UNRWA employees were involved in the Hamas attack of October 7th.
Of course we have to trust Israel, because when Mr Netanyahu raised the curse of the Amalek, and the slaughter of every man, woman and child, not forgetting the donkey, that is exactly what Israel is attempting. So here’s a possible circumstance: twelve, perhaps more, out of 13,000 UNRWA agents working and dying in Gaza (152 killed by Israel so far) might be suspect of something. It thereby follows that the other 12,988 workers must also be suspect of something, and that saving the dying, maimed, starving, ill and desperate is no excuse in the face of this damning evidence.
In response to which I’d say if God had a serious problem with the Amalek, perhaps it’ll be our turn next.
Yours in despair,
Dr John K Monro
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