A letter in response to Elom Tettey Tamaklo, who wrote to the Israeli Ambassador, has sparked debate.
Elom Tettey-Tamaklo, an opinion writer for the 2025 Sojourners Journalism Cohort, is accused of demonstrating ignorance in his write-up, despite his visit to Israel.
Israel is not occupying anybody’s land. Israel had been on this same land for about 4000 years ago.
The author disagrees with Elom's claims of Israel committing genocide and mass extermination, and questions his understanding of self-defense.
The author also questions why Israel would give Palestinians Gaza, Judea, and Samaria if they intended to commit genocide, highlighting the complexities of the issue.
Author's summary: Response to Elom Tettey Tamaklo's letter to the Israeli Ambassador sparks debate on Israel's occupation and genocide claims.