OPINION:
Martin Rubin’s review of the latest book by former U.S. Ambassador Michael Oren, in contrast to reviews by sycophants of President Obama, presents an accurate picture of the abandonment of Israel by the current administration (“BOOK REVIEW: ’Ally: My Journey Across the American-Israeli Divide,’” Web, July 7). Certainly the other critics do not consider the gravity of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon and thus obtaining the means of eliminating Israel from the map. This is a threat continually made by the leadership of that Muslim nation.
When it comes to the very existence of the state of Israel, Mr. Oren is warranted in his concern about the agenda of the current administration, which has exhibited antipathy toward the Jewish state and encouraged Iran in its aims. Mr. Oren has not been reluctant to describe the present danger to his nation, caused by the open conflict between Mr. Obama and the state of Israel.
NELSON MARANS
Silver Spring
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