An overture to Hamas

Re “Obama move alarms Israel supporters,” April 27

I am stunned at the response of some in Congress regarding the president’s suggestion that we attempt to engage Hamas. What are our choices? Do business as usual?

I think that there are many people here and in Israel who think that Israel’s position regarding the Palestinians is intransigent. However, we have not made our aid contingent on ceasing the expansion of settlements.

I say let’s make this overture and see if we can make progress settling this terrible situation.

Judi Jones

San Pedro