14— Fridwf. Odour 9, 1970 TIE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Arab 'Psychologically Incapable' of Making Peace, Symosium Told NEW YORK—(JTA)—A sym- posium on the Middle East conflict from the psychological point of view found the Arabs as people to be hopelessly schizophrenic and paranoid and incapable of spontaneously making peace with Israel or even coming to terms with its existence. The symposium, organized by Dr. Victor D. Sanua of City Uni- versity, New York, president-elect of the International - Council of Psychologists, Inc., conceded that its studies yielded "a very pessi- mistic outlook on the solution of the problem." It observed that since "it has often been said that some of the riots in the U.SA. are induced by exposure to TV and news media . . - perhaps a moratorium on news coming from the Middle East will have some effect on the poli- tical situation." The symposium was conducted last month at the national con- vention of the American Psy- MIZRACHI TOURS TO etiological Association in Miami. Its findings were just published here under the title, 'The Ni- tional Character of the Arabs and its Effect on the Middle East Conflict." In an introduction, Dr. Sanua disclaimed the intention "to discuss the rights of Israel or the rights of the Arabs." Nevertheless, his general discussion of the historical background of the Middle East con- flict made it clear that he con- sidered the Israeli case to be by far the more meritorious. The assessment of the Arab mass character was based on the results of psychological testings and studies of Arab groups in the Middle East and North Africa by both Western and Arab practi- tioners. It also sought to correlate the findings of those practitioners with Sirhan Sirhan, the Palestine-born Arab convicted of the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. 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Phillip Stollman Chairman, National Board-of Trustees of Bar-Ilan University Dr. Joseph Lookstein Chancellor of the University Israelis Backing Arab Plan for West Bank College JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli authorities are actively supporting plans for the establishment of an Arab university on the West Bank, It was disclosed here Tuesday. Deputy Premier Yigal Allon, who is minister of education, an- nounced that he had approved of the project in principle when ap- proached by West Bank Arab leaders. He said "There are good pros- pects of international funds con- tributing to the establishment and maintenance of such a university." The site of the school apparently will be Ramallah, a prosperous, relatively quiet West Bank town north of Jerusalem which already has several training schools and a junior college. Plans call for an eventual stu- dent body of 2,000 with courses taught in Arabic and English. It was proposed that admission be open to non-Arabs. The initiative for the project came from West Bank Arabs, but it was welcomed by Israelis who see in an Arab university a force of stability and moderation. Such an institution with acceptable stan- dards for accreditation could be ex- pected to attract West Bank stu- dents who now attend universities in the Arab world and abroad, notably in the United States. Israelis believe it would serve as an alternative to the radical Arab commando movement that exerts a dangerous attraction for intelligent Arab youth. The plan was believed- to have been . proposed two years ago to Defense Minister Moshe Dayan by prominent West Bankers, includ- ing the former mayor of Ramallah who was later deported to Jordan for alleged subversive activities. It was brought up again and at- tracted the attention of Mayor Ted- dy Kona of Jerusalem. He re- portedly asked a five-member com- mittee to draft a proposal for an Arab university, and the report was recently turned over to the education ministry. The committee suggested that the school be affiliated with a well known university in Britain and that it begin on a modest scale, perhaps preparing students for college entrance examinations at first. Several Ministers Urging West Bank Status Change as Step Toward Autonomy JERUSALEM (JTA) — Several influential cabinet ministers are urging their colleagues to seize the opportunity provided by the Jor- danian civil war last month to alter the status of the West Bank. They are pressing for elections to be held in West Bank towns and villages which, they believe, could be the first steps toward local au- tonomy for that occupied region. Israelis who support such steps claim that there is a growing po- litical awareness, particularly among West Bank youth, that is bitterly opposed to King Hussein and regards the Palestinian gueril= las as ineffectual though it is favorably disposed toward them. They say the Jordanian civil war hardened anti-Hussein senti- ments on the West Bank because of the slaughter of guerillas by the king's troops. At the same time, the West Bankers feel they can no long- er look for the political guidance of the other Arab states, no- tably Egypt, because they failed and bow to establish limited self government in the West Bank and other occupied Arab terri- tories. The question has been on the agenda for some time. Deputy Premier Yigal Allon reportedly favors local Arab autonomy on the West Bank as the first step toward the eventual establishment of a Palestinian state which would co-exist with Israel. Defense hfmister Moshe Dayan is reportedly opposed to the proj- ect. He said in an interview last week that two states in the region,. one with its capital in Jerusalem and the other in Amman. were "quite enough." Israeli ministers say t hat West Bank elections, would be on a small scale at first, limit- ed to one or two towns. They would be carried out in accord- ance with Jordanian law, ex- cept that women. would be al- lowed to vote, something forbid- den by the Jordanian legal code. The last elections on the West Bank were held in 1964. The only Arabs who have voted since the Six-Day War are those in East Jerusalem which was annexed by Israel. They were permitted to vote in last year's municipal elec- tions but not in Israel's national election. Proponents of West Bank elec- tions admit that they will be hard to bring about. Israelis recognize that any initiative on their part would be regarded by the Arabs to prevent the bloodshed in Jor- as self-serving and would be boy- dan. cotted. The Israelis say the call The death of President Nasser, for elections must come from the who was popular among West West Bank Arabs themselves and Bankers, has further increased, they believe the climate is now their feeling of isolation and has ripe. strengthened their determination to solve their problems by them- selves. A special cabinet committee headed by Premier Golda (Meir will meet next week to decide whether W eeping Over 'Judaea Weeping' Jewish readers will not be too in the instance of the Masada happy with "Judaea Weeping" by stand against the Roman legions, - Prof. George C. Brauer, Jr. (pub- Josephus' writings are among lished by Crowell.) It's a serious the most authoritative used. work and is packed full of historical The author also refers to the data. Why, therefore, commence it archeological findings of prof. with an explanation of the freedom Yigal Yadin in bringing the latter enjoyed by Jews under Antiochus story up to date. III that contains this sentence. "They could follow the principle of 'eye for eye, tooth for tooth, Lowest Rentals hand for hand, foot for foot' and with purchase option even 'life for life' " etc.? BEST SERVICE Not only that: why does an emi- by factory trained experts nent historian (he teaches at the For Quickest Results Try University of South Carolina) de- ADO-n-TYPE SHOPS, INC. scribe the abominable (to Jews) 342-7800 689-3030 Arch of Thus as "the noblest monument left to us from imperial Rome"? And toward the end he has - this to say: "Throughout Cho known world Judaea came to be called Palestine, in memory of the Philistines who bad once pos- sessed the coast; the implication was that the province was not really the land of the Jews." This is right up the alley of the present-day Arab terrorists who seek Israel's destruction. How does Prof. Brauer arrive at such unprovable conclusions? It's a pity that a volume based on deep study and much research should be marred by such com- ments which could be interpreted as having a measure of bias as its basis. Yet, there is much in the book that has value. The description of Herod's historic role is filled with valuable information. Nero's atti- tudes and actions, the Roman cycles of treatment and mistreat- ment of Jews, the rebellions — these are covered in great measure. President In a sense, Josephus is a chief authority on the data offered. As MORRIS BUICK IS THE BUY You Gct More Buick For Less Mone - y AT MORRIS BUICK 14500 W. 7 LCD;E /WIC • 342-7100 - RELIGIOUS ZIONISTS OF AMERICA MIZRACHI HAPOEL HaMIZRACHI OF DETROIT Extends hearty greetings to the Jewish community of Detroit on the New Year. We have labored together in the building of a strong Israel that is rooted in our holiest traditions and we solemnly invite the wholehearted cooperation of all Detroit Jews in all our future labors. Phillip Stollman Rabbi E. 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