Still not time

VICKI SCHREIBER Ma’aleh Adumim Hannah Brown responds: President Trump has never denied boasting about groping women. If you feel my reference to what he has said is tasteless and lacks professionalism, I apologize for offending your sensibility. My review was intended to be humorous and not to cause pain or hurt. I have the deepest respect for the United States of America, my home country, and for the office of the presidency.

I absolutely do not believe that Israel should provide the Gaza Strip with electricity now that the Palestinian Authority refuses to pay the bill (“Israel reduces Gaza electricity,” May 26).

The Arabs of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank (I refuse to call them “Palestinians” – there has never been a Palestinian nation) have received billions from the world. Where is all that money? Have they built infrastructure in their territories? Have they developed industry? Have they provided for the welfare of their citizens?

The answer to all these questions is no – the money either is in the pockets of their corrupt politicians or has been used to try to defeat Israel.

The Arabs have, over the past 69 years, had the same opportunities as Israel to develop themselves and become models to the world. Instead, they have turned all of their efforts to our destruction.

We have had to fight all the wars caused by Arab hatred and yet, amazingly, we have managed to build a phenomenal country. When we see our enemies take steps to help themselves, then, perhaps, we should step up to give them an extra helping hand. That time has still not come. ANNABELLE HOROWITZ

Petah Tikva