A Letter to The Independent

Sir,
 
The people William Garrett (letters 17 August) was referring to when he wrote of 'Zionist "boat people"' flooding into British-ruled Palestine prior to 1947, were European Jews fleeing Nazi persecution.
 
I do not know which is more astonishing.  Mr Garrett's apparent indifference to the plight of the Jews fleeing for their lives, or your decision to confer respectability on such indifference by publishing his letter.
 
Yours
 
Frances Waddams
Anglican Friends of Israel

Editor's Note: The Independent chose not to publish this letter.  We acknowledge the work of Engage, who brought this story to our attention.