A group of Sri Lankan journalists known as the Sri Lanka Journalists for Global Justice (SLJGJ) has urged the government to reconsider its rush to develop closer ties with Israel [583111c8]. The SLJGJ is concerned that the government is entering into quick deals with a country that is facing intense global condemnation for its regime [583111c8]. Sri Lanka has a history of upholding justice and opposing social oppression worldwide, and the SLJGJ believes that the rush to develop ties with Israel undermines these principles [583111c8]. The group calls on the government to reconsider its stance, particularly in light of the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine, which has drawn severe condemnation from the international community [583111c8]. The SLJGJ argues that engaging in such dealings only serves to legitimize the Israeli regime, which is accused of pursuing a destabilizing and genocidal war [583111c8].
In a response to a previous letter by Dr. Upul Wijayawardhana, Thilina Walpola, writing for The Island.lk, argues that Sri Lanka needs to learn from past mistakes and move forward for a better future [77535060]. Walpola criticizes Dr. Wijayawardhana for not seeing the positive side of AKD's visit to India and accuses him of bias [77535060]. The author mentions the changing alliances of countries like the US and Japan, who were able to put the past behind them and become friends despite the atrocities committed during World War II [77535060]. Walpola also questions Dr. Wijayawardhana's silence on killings by other parties and suggests that Sri Lanka needs to learn from past mistakes and move forward for a better future [77535060].
The SLJGJ's call for the government to reconsider its rush to develop closer ties with Israel aligns with Walpola's argument that Sri Lanka needs to learn from past mistakes and make informed decisions about international alliances. The SLJGJ's concern about the Israeli regime's actions and the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine further supports the need for a careful approach to developing ties with Israel. The SLJGJ's emphasis on Sri Lanka's history of upholding justice and opposing social oppression worldwide highlights the importance of maintaining principles in international relations. Walpola's mention of the changing alliances of countries like the US and Japan adds context to the discussion, suggesting that Sri Lanka should consider the long-term implications of its alliances. Overall, these perspectives contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the issue at hand.