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A better world

July 07, 2016 08:00

When Elie Wiesel spoke, the powerful listened. And because he spoke up for humanity and decency, the world was a better place for his presence.

That, surely, is the best that any of us can hope for.

Some Israel-haters have traduced his memory, which says more than they realise about their own outlook. For the rest of us, we have lost a man who is genuinely irreplaceable.

July 07, 2016 08:00

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