Letter: U.S. treating Israel badly
Vladislav Bykanov of Israel carries his country flag as the team arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Credit: AP / Matt Dunham
I found the news in the article "U.S. balks at easier visas for Israelis" [News, March 30] offensive to Israel, one of our closest allies.
According to the article, Israel asked the United States to permit it to join 38 other countries in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. The United States said it rejected Israel's request, in part, because of the country's treatment of Arab-American travelers. Israeli officials have denied any discrimination.
If the State Department is treating one of our few all-weather allies this way, one has to wonder what is really going on.
Mark I. Zobler, North Massapequa
Editor's note: The writer is on the Israel Affairs Committee of Temple Beth-El of Bellmore.
