"} 6b:{"position":12,"content":"Sir, – In “J-Street critique of Diaspora Jewry highlights rift in views of Israel” (July 14), the group chides American Jewish organizations for condemning Hamas but forgetting to add the “ands” – like in “and we grieve for families in Gaza whose children are dying” and “and we condemn the incitement that has become too prevalent on the Israeli street.”"} 6c:{"position":13,"content":"I would suggest that the heads of J Street watch CNN or read what’s being said in half a dozen countries, especially South Africa, about Israel and our very just war against Hamas. Are they really suggesting we add a chorus of Jewish voices to this cacophony of hatred of Israel that is being played out on every TV channel and in every newspaper across the world? There should be no wonder that the Conference of Major American Jewish Organizations recently sounded a resounding no to the idea of J Street joining the roof body of US Jewish communal groups. It should instead join the American Methodist community of organizations, where its voice will be heard “and” welcomed."} 6d:{"position":14,"content":""} 6e:{"position":15,"content":"YAACOV PETERSEIL "} 6f:{"position":16,"content":"Jerusalem"} 70:{"position":17,"content":""} 71:{"position":18,"content":"Show us the goods "} 72:{"position":19,"content":"Sir, – We hear all about the hidden rockets under hospitals, schools and homes in the Gaza Strip, but we never see pictures to prove it. How come? Seeing is believing! SYLVIA FRIEDMAN Jerusalem In praise of Iron Dome Sir, – No one seems to know where the saying “there are no atheists in foxholes” originated, and true as it is, the last days’ events should give our homegrown atheists food for thought."} 73:{"position":20,"content":"All credit belongs to the Iron Dome crews. But even with the protection they give us and the small number of casual

July 16: War is hell

War is hell, and everyone should realize that we are in a hell of a war!

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