ANOTHER bomb has exploded in London, thankfully without loss of life or major injuries.

There was a telephoned warning and, after the explosion, spokespersons said that it was potentially a "barbaric act of mass murder". They also said that "it was an attack on a soft target, making it hard for the police to crack down on the perpetrators".

This is exactly what happens in the State of Israel without any warnings. However, the hypocritical western nations denigrate Israel for replying in force against the known perpetrators of the same type of terror attacks, and for defending itself and its citizens.

It would seem that these bombs are not "barbaric acts of mass murder" when perpetrated against Israeli and Jewish targets.

A. P. TOBIAS.