First of all, thank you for information I did not have. I was unaware that Israel had supported the South African government during apartheid. I also was unaware of the anti-Semitic aspects of the Black Codes. however, I find it difficult to understand your conclusion that Jewish people endorsed the civil rights movement in the 60s out of self interest. Jewish Americans had been integrated into national life by that time. Jewish Americans are upset that black Americans do not consider the savage nature of the attack of October 7, when considering Israel’s actions in Gaza. Jews all over the world consider what is going on in Gaza now as a battle for the very existence of the Jewish people. Killing women and children will not change the power balance between Israel and the Arabs. It is the insensitivity of Black people to Jewish suffering in this context, which is so painful.