Letter to the editor
Readers respond
Vigilance needed as Rep. Summer Lee pushes anti-Israel measures
The article noting that Rep. Summer Lee co-sponsored an anti-Israel House resolution, along with the “Squad” and other progressive Democrats, should be a concern for all who support Israel’s right to defend itself, its military preparedness and its existence (“Summer Lee co-sponsors series of anti-Israel resolutions,” March 14). The proposed House Joint Resolution 68 is not just an arms embargo but a measure that would prohibit the United States government, military and its contractors from just about any interaction with Israel on defense matters. Israel’s ability to use, maintain and upgrade the F16 aircraft (of which Israel has the second largest number, next to the U.S.), the F-35 fighter, Apache and Blackhawk helicopters and the Iron Dome system are just a few of the weapon systems and programs vital for Israel’s defense that would be crippled.
The U.S. military services and IDF often conduct joint training operations. Israel, unfortunately having to use weapons systems, gains extensive knowledge that it shares back to our military and defense contractors, which leads to improvements that may eventually save the lives of those who serve in our military and help the U.S. maintain battlefield superiority.
The chances of this resolution going anywhere in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives is zero. But things can change in two years. Ms. Lee is adamantly anti-Israel. We need to stay vigilant, educate the community on Israel and its right to exist, and its importance as an ally to the United States. Perhaps like the recent effort to defeat the local Not on Our Dime’s BDS resolution, we will see in 2026 a change in the Democratic Party’s candidate for Pennsylvania’s District 12 U.S. House representative.
Rocky Wice
Squirrel Hill
comments