MIDDLEBURY-CCM Holland Mills' letter itself is filled with untrue statements and harmful rhetoric, which I, as a member of the Jewish community, cannot let pass without comment.
Mr. Mills claims that the recent military action in Lebanon wasn't for defense. That assertion shows either woeful ignorance or deliberate malice.
Since Oct. 8, 2023, Hezbollah has launched almost 9,000 rockets at Israel, resulting in the deaths of 46 Israelis and forcing 70,000 Israeli citizens to leave their homes. Israel tried to stop missile attacks by carrying out specific operations, such as shutting down Hezbollah's communication systems and pagers.
Going into Lebanon was a necessary next step. Denying that these measures were defensive actions ignores the facts on the ground - and missiles flying through the air!...