Reciprocal obligations of help, defense, and redress of injuries.

W. Freeman Jr. suggests a flawed view of what is at issue between Israel and the Palestinians: a deeply aggrieved people seeking redress of injuries (Op-Ed, Oct. 18).

He made zealous efforts to procure a charter for the company, and before and after its incorporation he frequently petitioned the court for redress of injuries committed upon their fleet, trade, and factors by pirates and others.