Letters recounting Israel’s deadly military operation in Nuseirat

The Israeli military’s rescue operation in Gaza to free four hostages taken by Hamas.

It’s great to see the four hostages freed (“Celebrate!” Rich Lowry, June 11).

However, it was disappointing to see some media outlets reporting the hostages as being “released” when it was actually the IDF that saved them. Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora was killed leading the rescue raid.

Hamas should not receive any credit since they do not simply release hostages.

Hans Sander

Gordon, Australia

The US media, influenced by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s propaganda, failed to object to the high cost Israel paid for the return of the hostages. As many as 274 Palestinian civilians, including women and children, were killed.

Are all Gazans hostages of a medieval siege and Netanyahu’s policy of destroying buildings to kill Hamas soldiers, even if it means civilian casualties? Netanyahu compared this to America’s civilian bombings of Dresden. Are we accepting such low standards of decision-making?

Kimball Shinkoskey

Woods Cross, Utah

Some argue that Israel should be held accountable for the killing of Gazan civilians during the hostage rescue, considering it a war crime. But why are Hamas’ actions not considered war crimes?

Mindy Rader

New City

If I were fighting for a cause and my side took hostages, I would keep them away from my family to prevent unnecessary danger. Should innocent civilians be put at risk for a cause?

Gregory Goltsov

Washington, NH

We should acknowledge the rescue operation as a massacre. According to reports from the Gaza health ministry, 274 Palestinians were killed to free four hostages. The IDF’s actions, striking crowded streets and killing scores of Palestinians, show a disturbing Israeli bloodlust.

Leon Baader

Brooklyn

The MTA’s desire to implement congestion pricing despite Gov. Hochul’s seeming opposition.

The MTA remains committed to congestion pricing (“MTA not giving up on congest,” June 11).

Before receiving additional funding, the MTA should address fare evasion, which costs the agency millions. New York should distribute financial responsibility more evenly instead of burdening drivers.

Perhaps subway riders should pay for the services they use.

Samuel Mark

West Hempstead

Gov. Hochul’s decision not to implement congestion pricing in New York by June 30 doesn’t mean the plan is entirely abandoned. Millions have already been spent on toll cameras in Manhattan. So, don’t hold your breath.

Joe Torrillo

Manalapan, NJ

Gov. Hochul’s flip-flop on congestion pricing once again reveals the leadership crisis in New York state. Voters’ choices have consequences, and the state has suffered due to re-electing the same party repeatedly.

John Mancuso

Naples, Fla.

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