Shamir had called on the American Jewish leadership to support his government's hard-line policies and criticized those who publicly espoused more dovish positions. Rosensaft responded by noting that since Israelis themselves were divided, "Why should we be accused of disloyalty?"
Shamir had appealed to American Jewish leaders to back his government's tough stance and criticized those who publicly advocated more moderate positions. Rosensaft responded by pointing out that since Israelis themselves were divided, "Why should we be accused of disloyalty?"