Letter to The Washington Post

Dear Editor,

“Palestinian Quilt Presents a Different Viewpoint” ([Metro section], May 18) refers to a "large map of Palestine" and "the right of return to Palestine." Where is the "Palestine" of which the article speaks? When Palestinian Arabs use the word Palestine they are referring to the land where Israel is because they do not recognize Israel's right to exist. They routinely call Israel Palestine, as is plainly seen in their maps and textbooks in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. I am just surprised that The Washington Post parroted their view -- especially without clarification.

If a clarification is not made, then it appears to make the statement that The Washington Post itself, simply functioning as a stenographer rather than reporting in context, is rejecting the legitimacy of Israel. Please address this.