SIR — As we all in West Somerset do our shopping this weekend, our minds will be mainly concentrated on how to get value for money at a time of increasing stringency.

We are, however, a caring community and we may wish to bear in mind those less fortunate than ourselves and attempt in however a small way to do something to alleviate their suffering.

Last week, EU heads of mission in Jerusalem reported that Jewish settlers in the West Bank were conducting a systematic and expanding campaign of violence against Palestinian farmers, families and children, with the Israeli authorities turning a blind eye.

Children are stoned going to school and Palestinian shepherds and farmers are common targets for violence.

Perhaps next time you shop, you may wish to question your local shop or supermarket as to whether they are stocking any imports from Israel, and if so, request that they cease to do so.

John Gamlin,

Healeys,