‘Journalistic gift’

Dear Editor:

RE: Israeli soldiers turn Gaza-bound doctor back at border, April 9.

We are extremely grateful for the conscientious and courageous journalism repeatedly put forward by Robin George. Any number of Robin’s articles can be considered pertinent and impactful, but their recent article about Dr. Kapasi’s experience was masterful.

It brought voice to the Palestinian perspective that has, for far too long, been absent from dominant media discourse, and did so on an individual scale that was informative and accessible. 

To be able to bring these urgent global issues close to home in the story of a local physician is a great journalistic gift to our community. 

Many thanks as well to Dr. Kapasi for his courage and to the Advertiser for featuring this important story. May we continue to have such conversations and support those facing injustice.

Ana Maria and Graham Cummins,
Elora