THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS tc, Friday, October 18, 1968-11 TEMPLE ISRAEL Ban on Hebron Demonstrations Eases Tensions After Violence JERUSALEM (JTA) — Tension eased somewhat in Hebron Tues- day as Jewish and Moslem groups canceled rival demonstrations in compliance with a military govern- ment ban on public rallies and demonstrations in that West Bank town. Israeli troops moved into Hebron in large numbers earlier when it appeared that the ban might be defied and a clash be- tween Jews and Arabs precipitated. The ban was imposed Monday when the so-called Greater Israel Movement announced that it would hold a demonstration at the Patri- archs' Tomb in Hebron, the site of last week's grenade explosion that injured 47 Jewish visitors and Worshipers. At the same time, Arab elements in the town called for demonstra- tions against Jewish prayers at the tomb, which is enclosed by the Ibrahimi Mosque compound, an Islamic shrine. Unidentified Arabs circulated leaflets Tuesday pro- testing the demolition of several buildings in Hebron owned or used by alleged terrorists who were arrested in connection with the grenade incident. The Greater Israel Movement, which advocates Israel's perma- nent retention of all Arab terri- tories occupied in the Six-Day War, indicated that it would call off its rally. Later it appeared that the group—or members of it —planned to defy the ban to demonstrate for what they claim are Jewish rights at the tomb. The military government pointed out that in view of the continuing, unhindered stream of visitors to the site, there was no purpose to be served by demonstrations. The Israelis meanwhile cleared an area near the tombsite in order to ensure the safety of worshipers. A number of Arab residents were evicted from their home and in- stalled in other quarters. Police reported that a 17-year- old Hebron high school student has confessed to throwing the hand grenade that injured the 47 Israeli visitors to the tomb. The youth, identified as Addin Rashid Geit, was apprehended within 12 hours after the incident. Defense Minister Gen. Moshe Dayan told newsmen that punitive measures were likely to be taken against several other Hebron resi- dents known to have cooperated with young Geit. The grenade attack was de- nounced by Shiekh Mohammad Ali Jaabari, the mayor of Hebron, who declared that it was as much AJCongress Urges Draft Exemption for 'Moral Opposition' to a War NEW YORK (JTA)—The Ameri- can JeWish Congress urged an amendment to the National Selec- tive Service Act that would exempt from military service persons who oppose a particular war on the basis of ethical or moral principles as well as religious convictions. A resolution adopted by the AJCongress' national governing council alleged that the present draft law resulted in "discrimina- tion" against those whose objec- tion to service in war was not based on a generally recognized religious system of ethics. The resolution said the refusal of the Selective Service System to recognize the right of conscien- tious objection based on nonre- ligious grounds was "inconsistent with democratic principles." It also "runs counter to our national and religious principles to compel a man to carry and use a gun against another man in a cause that he regards as morally wrong," the AJCongress said. The organization supported amendments to the draft law that would allow conscientious objec- tors "as wide a variety as possible on nonpunitive alternate forms of service." an assault on Arabs as it was on Jews. In a radio interview, Gen. Moshe Dayan urged Jews to con- tinue to visit the shrine which was reportedly filled with wor- shipers. Gen. Dayan told news- men that stricter security meas- ures would be taken to safeguard tourists and worshipers in Hebron. Several Israeli news- papers warned against acts of reprisal by Israeli youth for the incident. Meanwhile, the military governor warned Tuesday that schools in Nablus would be shut down unless local authorities took steps to end the student strikes and anti-Israel demonstrations there. Nablus schools are supported by Israel, which pays the teachers salaries. The military governor said Israel would not maintain schools that are used as anti-Israel propaganda cells. The schools reopened Tues- day after a two-day strike. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency correspondent who visited Nablus Monday reported that the town was quiet and had its normal quota of Israeli shoppers and sight- seers. But schools were closed Sunday and Monday as students boycotted classes to demonstrate against the Israeli occupation and events in Hebron. Several hundred high school girls marched on the military government compound Sunday shouting "Long Live El Fatah," the Arab terrorist organ- ization. They protested loudly against Jewish prayers at the Patriarchs' Tomb in Hebron, dem- olition of Arab houses there and the eviction of some Arab resi- dents to clear the area around the tombsite. Israelis Wounded in Clash Near Beisan Valley Settlement TEL AVIV (JTA)—Two Israeli border policemen were slightly in- jured when bazooka shells hit their armored car near Gesher settle- ment in the Beisan Valley Tuesday. In another incident, an Arab sabo- teur was killed and another was presumably wounded in a clash with an Israeli patrol in the south- ern Godlan Heights. The latter clash occurred Monday when the Arabs were intercepted by the patrol and exchanged fire with it. A loaded bazooka and an anti vehicle mine were found on the body of the dead man. Blood stains indicated that his com- panion. who escape d, was wounded. An Israeli settlement in the Negev on the site of the pre-1948 settlement of Beth Haarava was attacked Sunday with six rockets fired from a Czech-made "Katush- ya" rocket launcher, it was report- ed Tuesday. No damage or casual- ties were reported. Arab marauders fired on an Israeli patrol near Tirat Zevi Tues- day and shelled Israeli forces near Umm Sidra in the Jordan Valley Monday night. Israeli return fire hit several El Fatah positions on the Jordanian side of the line. No casualties were reported. A mili- tary spokesman reported that four bazooka shells were fired Monday at Yuval settlement in Upper Galilee near the Lebanese border. No damage was done. Four home- made bazooka shells with self-fir- ing devices were found nearby along with an antivehicle mine. Mortar shells were fired on Israeli forces in the vicinity of the Abdullah Bridge in the Jordan Valley Tuesday, and an Israeli halftrack was attacked by bazooka shells and automatic fire Wednes- day, a military spokesman an- nounced. There were no casualties and the vehicle was undamaged. The spokesman disclosed that an injured saboteur was captured Monday night after a clash with an Israeli patrol north of the Allenby Bridge. Other members of the band escaped. A bazooka and anti vehicle mines were found nearby. i Adult Education Program 1968-69 O - Thought is all Experience to Mankind ... ---0e1-.11-Ztlas a a a. El 1 I I II I II 11111111. 1 1111 1 11 1ffi ii iIiii i iip loiu rnirrtnii I ri f 44441 ".. t;tei El Ilia I ..;: ••‘;".";14/S1161444""4 • ■■ Temple Israel Presents a Noteworthy Two Part Program Featuring a Series of Lectures by Eminent Authorities, and Classroom Studies Under the Tutelage of The Temple Israel Staff. These events are Scheduled for Monday Evenings. 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