Letters to the Editor | April 27, 2026

It is well past the time for America to cease any support for Israel as long as that nation’s government is under the direction of Benjamin Netanyahu and his extreme right coalition. Under Netanyahu’s leadership, Israel has carried out crimes against humanity for two years in Gaza through its indiscriminate bombings of hospitals, schools, and designated refugee centers. These bombings have killed over 34,000 women and children, as well as many elderly men and unarmed male civilians. Following the bombings, Israel cut off almost all much-needed aid to the desperate civilians of Gaza.

Now Israel is carrying on similar bombings in Lebanon, forcing more than a million men, women, and children to live on the streets of northern Lebanon, while, at the same time, it is tearing down the houses of the Lebanese in the southern part of their country.

Meanwhile, Israel’s defense minister is declaring it is waiting for America to give Israel the green light to return Iran “to the Stone Age.”

America should stop all aid to Israel as long as that government is under the leadership of Benjamin “The Barbarian” Netanyahu.

William Cooney Jr., Philadelphia

A recent Inquirer article about how the federal government is asking the University of Pennsylvania for names and phone numbers of Jewish employees is not just troubling; it is chilling. This is how governments begin to sort and track people by identity. History warns where that can lead, and it is nowhere a democracy should go.

That is not how you fight antisemitism. You do it by enforcing civil rights laws, investigating specific incidents, and holding offenders accountable — not by pressuring individuals to disclose their religion.

It also fits a broader pattern: an administration increasingly comfortable with coercion and the erosion of democratic norms. The hypocrisy is glaring: condemning antisemitism while tolerating and supporting racist groups who traffic in it. A prime example being the presidential pardoning of the Proud Boys who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.

Americans should be outraged. Compiling lists based on identity crosses a line that must never be crossed.

Maria Duca, Philadelphia

As communities across the country grapple with rising fuel costs, air pollution, and the growing impacts of global warming, one solution is becoming increasingly clear — the need for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

Electric cars offer a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles. By producing zero tailpipe emissions, they reduce air pollution and improve public health, especially in urban areas where smog and poor air quality disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.

When you factor in that EVs cost roughly 40% less to fuel, and with fewer moving parts, require about half the maintenance of internal combustion engines, eliminating oil changes and frequent brake replacements entirely, the total cost of ownership is now a clear win for the consumer.

Advances in battery technology have extended driving ranges, while the rapid expansion of charging infrastructure is making electric vehicles more convenient than ever.

Many governments and utilities are also offering incentives that make the transition more affordable for everyday consumers.

Owning an electric car is not just a personal choice; it is a meaningful step toward a more sustainable future. By embracing this technology, we can reduce our dependence on carbon dioxide-polluting fossil fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to a healthier planet for future generations.

Ron Sadler, Wilkes-Barre

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