Bitter fruit goes into Israeli wines

It might interest your readers to know that the

“new-generation Israeli wines” that Jurgen Gothe
was promoting
[“Israeli wines take a big, bold leap forward”,
Feb. 14-21] are, literally, fruit from the vines
of Israeli occupation. We recently sent a letter
to the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch on this
very subject, which they have responded to,
claiming this matter is not under their
“jurisdiction” and that they offer products on a
commercial-demand basis. Unfortunately, the
BCLDB and, now, your Jurgen Gothe
(hopefully unknowingly) are aiding and abetting
an illegal occupation and hindering the chances for
any future genuine peace in the region.

> Hanna Kawas
/ Chairperson,
Canada Palestine Association
/ New Westminster