With the number of distressing events happening in this country, it is easy to forget that the daily slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza continues unchecked.

The United States supports Israel unconditionally, in the U.N., at the International Court of Justice, on college campuses and in the court of world opinion. We are Israel’s staunchest supporter. We provide diplomatic cover, as well as money and weapons without which Israel could not continue its war on the Palestinians.

As Israel bombs hospitals and refugee centers, breaks ceasefires, cuts off food, water and medical supplies to the civilian population and commits innumerable other war crimes, we make no demands, put no expectations on Israel’s behavior or how our weapons are used. And so the slaughter continues, and it will continue unless and until we stop it.

David Moltz
Portland