The following letter appeared in the New York Post on September 17, 2016.
Letters to the Editor
New York Post
The Post’s recycling of Jonathan Tobin’s meritless attack on the Anti-Defamation League and its record on Israel is unfair (“The Anti-Defamation League Turns Anti-Israel,” Sept. 15). The opinion piece by ADL’s CEO, Jonathan Greenblatt, that Mr. Tobin takes issue with, while criticizing a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, also outlined a litany of grievances with the Palestinian leadership for their unrelenting hostility toward the Jewish state.
Mr. Tobin completely ignored that portion of Mr. Greenblatt’s blog, preferring to pursue a particular political agenda rather than accurately reflect the record. ADL always has been an ardent advocate for Israel, and a leader in combating anti-Semitism in all of its guises, including challenges to the State of Israel. Mr. Tobin’s assertion that it will not continue to be a strong supporter of Israel into the future is without any foundation and The Post’s endorsement of it by repetition unjustified.
Sincerely,
Andrew J. Frackman
Chair, New York Regional Board
Anti-Defamation League