Omar: There are none so blind...

Regarding the editorial “Don’t bar Omar” (July 21), normally I would say to bar those with severe hatred of Israel, but in the case of Representative Ilhan Omar, I agree – let her come.

She says she wants to learn – let’s see how that works. In her short time in “public service,” she has demonstrated little need of any new knowledge. She appears to know all that she needs to know.

Polls show overwhelming support by Israelis for US President Donald Trump, so perhaps her trip here will add toward his reelection. The recent press conference of the “Squad” revealed her as the true leader of that motley and hateful group. We wish them luck as they trundle down into their blind alley. DAVID SMITH Ra’anana

Regarding “Dermer: Israel would not deny entry for Omar, Tlaib” (July 21), it is an outrage that our ambassador feels because of our great alliance with the USA, Israel should permit entry to the two US congresswomen who have spewed forth venomous poison against Israel on an almost constant basis. These two women know the truth but refuse to acknowledge it. They are well aware how Israel is the only democratic, tolerant, state in the entire region – so tolerant that it would even allow entry and royal treatment to those who detest it.

So I wonder how exactly the alliance would be damaged when even US President Donald Trump sees these congresswomen for who they are and is relentless in his stance to “send these hateful women back to where they come from.” Trump realizes that they are unworthy to be in the US Congress. Why is that our own leaders lack the clarity and backbone to stand strong for Israel and not allow people like this into our country. Don’t we have enough pollution to deal with? PHYLLIS HECHT Hashmonaim