re: #13 GeneJockey

I suspect the purpose was to state the obvious, and I can’t understand why something that’s undeniably true is an issue.

I’ll assume you’re being genuine in not understanding so I’ll explain. It’s a bit like criticism of the black community. If a black person criticizes lack of employment, gangs, and lack of family structure it’s an expectable internal criticism. If a rich white Republican makes the same points it will be taken as offensive. That’s just the way it is.
Also, the apartheid comment gives the anti-Israel/”Israel-first” accusers motivation to step up rhetoric. It’s a bit like when a while back when Kerry mentioned the BDS movement. It gives hope to some really hateful people that their views may become mainstream.