To the editor: Publishing the op-ed article, “When will Israel be held accountable for the unjust war it is waging in Gaza?” on the primary anniversary of the deadliest terrorist assault in Israeli historical past demonstrates a profound insensitivity to the Los Angeles Jewish neighborhood’s collective grief.
To counsel that the “fierce Hamas assault” needs to be understood in “context” on this present day of mourning is deeply troubling. To place it merely, you’re asking victims of atrocities to think about the context of their trauma on the anniversary of their tragedy, a normal not utilized to some other group.
The op-ed article’s try to border Israelis as oppressors somewhat than victims on this present day of remembrance dehumanizes Jewish struggling and deserves admonishment. It additionally detracts from any significant dialogue concerning the realities of a area that has been besieged by terrorist ideology of militant teams that has harmed Palestinians greater than Israelis.
The timing and tone of this piece increase severe questions on editorial judgment and sensitivity in direction of victims of terrorism. Go away Oct. 7 for Jewish individuals to mourn.
Arya Rahimian, Los Angeles
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To the editor: One can solely speculate the mindset of Israeli bombardiers as they rain down explosions of residential buildings, hospitals, refugee camps and different areas for the displaced residents of Gaza.
Equally baffling is to weigh the mindset of our administration and members of Congress who authorised these huge weapons for Israel, which makes use of them with unrestrained fury.
Our authorities refuses to intervene or curb additional shipments of weapons. How sinful and immoral can a nation get?
Sid Sussman, Hallandale, Fla.
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To the editor: On Oct. 7, 2023, Israel was the sufferer of a brutal and murderous terrorist assault by which greater than 1,100 of its residents have been murdered and about 240 extra have been violently kidnapped.
There was some modest outpouring of sympathy for Israel on that day, however as all the time occurs to the Jewish state, by the following day the sympathy dissipated and was changed by a torrent of criticism of Israel as an “occupier” and “aggressor,” many claiming that the horrific terrorist assault was one way or the other justified.
And now, on the anniversary of that brutal bloodbath, as Israelis proceed to mourn their useless and concern for the lives of the remaining hostages, the media as soon as once more deal with the plight of the Palestinians and the destruction in Gaza. Sadly, this contains The Instances, whose protection gave voice to individuals who blame Israel for the Oct. 7 assault and the following occasions within the area.
Whereas I recognize The Instances’ want to report all factors of view, couldn’t the paper have proven some respect for the tragedy that Israel has endured and at the very least waited a day earlier than it revealed opinions condemning the nation?
Stephen Bulka, Los Angeles
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To the editor: For a yr, Gaza has epitomized the whole lot that’s incorrect with worldwide humanitarian conventions.
Gaza is now the most important graveyard for youngsters and girls on earth. Unrelenting bombardments have left hundreds of harmless civilians killed, maimed, starved, destitute and severely traumatized.
Nothing justifies these atrocities and the collective punishment of the Palestinian individuals. Nothing justifies such flagrant human rights transgressions.
The worldwide neighborhood can not sit idly by and shed crocodile tears. What number of extra kids and girls ought to perish earlier than our eyes earlier than the worldwide neighborhood intervenes?
Munjed Farid Al Qutob, London