6 FEBRUARY 1959, Page 22

THE MIDDLE EAST SIR,—Aggressive intentions against Israel were voiced by

Nasser for many Years before she, like Britain against Hitler, decided that since attack was imminent, she would forestall it rather than passively await it. Since Britain declared war against Hitler perhaps Miss Slee would care to extend her fatuous argument and declare that this country was the aggressor against Nazi Germany?—Yours faithfully, HENRY ADLI 3 Roland Gardens, SW7