A Guardian review, by Matthew Reisz, of a book about Israel written by NY Times correspondent Isabel Kershner (“The Land of Hope and Fear by Isabel Kershner review – how Israel betrayed its high ideals”, Aug 6) included the following:
Since Arab-Israelis don’t serve in the IDF and the ultra-Orthodox have always enjoyed exemptions, demographics also spell the end of “the cherished, sacrosanct ideal of the People’s Army”.
We complained to editors, noting that Arab-Israelis – though not required to enlist – do in fact serve in the IDF, and have been doing so in greater numbers.
Our complaint was upheld, and the sentence revised accordingly:
Since Arab-Israelis are not required to serve in the IDF and the ultra-Orthodox have always enjoyed exemptions, demographics also spell the end of “the cherished, sacrosanct ideal of the People’s Army”.
The following addendum was added at the bottom of the piece:
The Grauniad prints any lie that might harm Israel – and comes up with a late apology only if caught out. It is the most antisemitic rag on the planet.
Too bad the Guardian has no grammarian on staff. It should read, rather than “their” not “them” being required .. and it is still a biased statement. What in the world is their concept of a “people’s army,” that of China?