You and some other Democrats vying to become the party’s candidate for president have made statements about using leverage of U.S. military aid to Israel. Why? Are all of you so ill informed about the continuing past and current strife between Palestinians and Israelis? You, Sen. Warren, and Sen. Bernie Sanders are quick to criticize Israel for “overreacting” to terrorist activities and threats that face Israel daily. You have not criticized Palestinians who have rejected all peace proposals that began with non-acceptance of a divided Palestine and continue to this day.
Funds given to Gaza have been used to enrich a few prominent Palestinians and to dig tunnels that were built to terrorize. Terrorists that have killed Israelis are being awarded with monthly payments for life. If you really feel for the Gazans, help them relinquish acts of terror and destruction and come to the negotiating table. Please remember the Israelis vacated Gaza and in return Gaza sends missiles and incendiary balloons into Israeli territory.
Have you not noticed that the onus is always on Israel? You need not be reminded that Israel is threatened in a hostile environment and by those seeking its destruction. Israel needs your continuing support. And we need Israel!
Sol Koenigsberg
Overland Park, Kansas
