This
article is an interview with Julia Fisher, head of the Olive Tree Reconciliation
Fund. Although a small charity, it does
incredible work to raise the profile of Christians who are both Jewish and Arab
in the Middle East. Most unusually for a
charity based in that region, Mrs Fisher
refuses to even discuss politics. Or to
criticise either the Palestinian authority or the Israeli government. But her positive outlook and love of the people
of the Middle East came through clearly in every answer she gave me. I was not allowed a photograph of this
charity as it’s work is highly sensitive, and I could only publish on the proviso that I allowed her to read my article
first. While many editors would frown on
this idea, I am happier knowing I have put no-one in danger, and journalists
must take responsibility for the damage that a careless or insensitive story
can cause.
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