Letters: Biden holds back military support for Israel

The Issue: President Biden withholding military aid to Israel in an effort to stop the IDF from entering Rafah.

President Biden’s actions in halting military aid to Israel to prevent IDF intervention in Rafah have caused much outrage (“Biden is tying Bibi’s arms,” May 9).

Following initial support for Israel after Hamas’ attack, Biden has suspended approved arms shipments to Israel. This approach suggests that offering support to Israel only extends to symbolic gestures at a Holocaust memorial ceremony.

It is time for President Biden to move past empty rhetoric and provide tangible support to Israel in combating Hamas. He should reject funding from those who fuel campus antisemitism and fulfill his role as a leader in addressing Iran and other sources of terror and anti-American activities.

Yakov Moshe, Brooklyn

Biden is now blocking legally approved arms shipments to Israel to combat Hamas.

While acknowledging Israel’s right to defeat Hamas, Biden seems to overlook the fact that Hamas operates within civilian populations in Rafah.

The president must now choose between siding with Israel’s critics or aligning with morality and decency in supporting Israel’s fight against Hamas.

This decision involves allowing entry into Rafah to eliminate the remaining terrorist forces.

Matthew Brief

Manhattan

The Biden administration is in a difficult position, trying to arm Israel against Gaza while also keeping anti-war voters satisfied for the upcoming election.

However, a significant portion of Democratic voters, strongly opposed to alleged Israeli aggression towards Palestinian civilians, may turn away from Biden at the polls.

When Biden called for a ceasefire in Gaza, it appeared to be more about political expediency for re-election rather than genuine concern.

It’s unlikely that many pro-Palestinian protesters will forgive Biden when it comes to Election Day.

Frank Sterle Jr.

White Rock, Canada

Any interference by the US in Israeli operations will not hasten the end of the war or bring about peace.
The Biden administration should recognize that Gaza is just one battleground in a global conflict with Iran and its supporters.

Charles Michael Sitero

Ormond Beach, Fla.

The Issue: Outcry over Gov. Hochul’s comments about black children and technology in the Bronx.

Gov. Hochul’s statement regarding black children in the Bronx not being familiar with computers should prompt a state inquiry (“Bronx is burning mad at Hochul,” May 7).

What has the Department of Education done with the substantial funds allocated for computer literacy programs in the Bronx over the past two decades?

Michael Horowitz

Fresh Meadows

Governor Hochul should resign immediately for her disparaging remarks about black children in the Bronx lacking knowledge of computers.

This false and condescending statement insults every black child in New York.

Perry Greenberg

Brooklyn

While speaking at a conference in California, Hochul made a misstep by claiming that “black kids in The Bronx don’t even know what the word ‘computer’ is.”

After facing criticism for her comment, she attempted to backtrack by saying she misspoke.

Despite this controversy, it is likely that the offended parents and other loyal New York Democrats will re-elect her as governor.

Michael Headley

Brooklyn

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