Sir — This refers to the editorial, “Talk, but talk on terror” (January 5). Is any country courageous enough to intimidate Israel, let alone bombard it with impunityIJ The Islamic State does not fear the US or Russia, but Israel. And this, is not due to the vastness of the Army, the Air Force or the Navy, but because of Israel’s perseverance to safeguard the interest of its nationals. Why can’t we be the sameIJ
Had our preparedness been upto the standard of the input of our intelligence, the terrorist attack at the Pathankot air base could have been averted. India must continue to talk with Pakistan, but should limit itself to talking on terror.