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massacre of the innocents has a spe-
eiation to the responses to violence in
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nr firm action to strive for the protection
people uho are ut:iinng the l■ orld's air-
tor travel
There could haze Leen prompt action by
Rioted Nations to set up both the re-
• ::Ied code of practices as well as coopera-
ti-n in setting up defensive mechanisms
agams: tire madness of people w hose minds
are so sick that they can not differentiate be-
tween security for innocents and a war NA Inch
should be fought on a battlefield and not in
murderous acts against children, women. men
who have no relation to anything akin to
political conflicts.
The Puerto Rican pilgrims. survivors
from the inhuman deeds of insane men, suf-
fering the agonies of a tragedy in which 16
of their fellow tourists lost their lives. were
inh, re human than the statesmen who
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tour, ,;..s as w ell as citi7ens of the embattled
(o-intry The International Red Cross adorned
a rather unpleasant attitude_ It was a regret-
table aftermath. and it added to bitterness.
Nt last. however. the International Fed-
eration of Airline Pilots Associations ilFAPAi
seems to be taking action to end hijacking.
It is encouraging to note that I•APA un-
hesitatingly challenges the role of the UN
in this serious matter. If the world organiza-
tion which is responsible for international in-
terest in the safety of peoples fails to act and
sits in its ivory tower unconcerned Over the
horrors, then the UN will stand condemned
as impotent_
There are humanities that are emphasized
by the reaction to crimes within Israel. and
Israelis fortunately are retain: ng their sense
of honor There it a new 1. -ipe for action
against hija , kin7, and its terrors interr.a-

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Ihe handful of
who have aiready caused so
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for themselves. that rather than
te:.,:,ins we may be brought closer

Meanwhile there is the demand for action.
In most quarters in Israel there is apprecia-
tion of the analysis of the situation and the
list of demands 'formulated editorially by the
Nett York Times Emphasizing the need for
extradition of hijackers who now enjoy a
form of immunity in Algeria and West . er-
many. the Times editorial declares that these
two countries "could set an example for the
world if they would voluntarily extradite—or
at least punish—hijackers now in their cus-
tody as a result of recent incidents. Algeria's
newly expressed willingness to end its haven
for hijackers is a welcome—if belated—step
in the right direction."
Giving haven to hijackers is one of the
most serious international offenses. and the
demand that it be ended must be part of the
worldwide effort to end the criminality im-
bedded in the hijackers' sic kmindedness. The
New York Times editorial states the case
:Ltainst the international criminals pointedly
the following in an ana!ysis of
e P:lots . Warning "

fresh swell of extortion and violence in the
air and at airports has exposed the inadequacy of
the response made by airlines. governments and
the international community to a wave of aerial

teinditr that has been building for several pears
mifionted with an eser-present danger to their

passengers and planes. the men who command
airliners, lit, the captains of ships, understand-
. ',!, fee.i h.-1,e not only tile duty hilt the right
• 'ie-nand more eff•ctire security standards.
;Sere are at least three ways in which the
\ ,•■ cirrus I °until could more to help deter
laja, hits and associated crimes:
• C.111 en ali nations speedir to ratify exist
int cons•ntions dealing with these problerv. Of
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her states in the International Chit
is ration 0;t:aniyation. only eight have signed and
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so far have ratified the Hague convention
of 1!+7!' callim: for 'severe' penalties and for the
oraclition, of '- oiathers. Only :59 have signed and
Al. tiny ones hare ratified last year's More
ire a!
,ntion broadening that pact.
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nt steps for sanctions against
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a 'ails to cereoly with those con-
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re,.mmended Iir the United States
nit fan.+da List rear: secretary of State Rogers'
d..tecminatioli to press this issue is encouraging.
• s onsene an emergency meeting of OCAO
to complete a now contention, already in prepara-
tion, spelling ou• measures to be taken at all air-
ports to Mien- op( potential hijackers, arms and ex-
plosises
The pilots and ;heir passengers are entitled
to immediate action in all these neglected areas.

especially the imposition of tough international
sanctions against those nations failing to comply
with minimum security requirements. If the air•
ways cannot be made more reasonably safe, the
pilots hare no alternative but to refuse to fly."

There has to be a measure of sincerity in
tackling the grave issue The UN thus far
has failed. International public opinion is
weak. Even such an outrageous act as the
brief. four-minute massacre at Lod did not
succeed fully in arousing proper action. Per-
haps the firmness of the pilots will bring
results. Meanwhile the hopes registered in
Israel, the prayers offered here in the Holy
City are for enforcement of steps that will
assure protection against the insanities that
have made human lives and their values
worthless as long as the insane among us
were permitted a free hand in civilized
society.

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Notable Zionist Reminiscences:
Interesting Juliu Simon Career

In the era of Louis D. Brandeis and his active role in Zionism,
when he went to London to confer with Chaim Weizmann and the
other world leaders, there emerged an active leader who had been
given important roles in the moveme t. Julius Simon had much to do
with th functions of the World Zionist Organization, with the Jewish
National Fund, and later became the 4hirector of the Palestine Economic
Corporation of which Justice Brandeis was one of the organizers
In "Certain Days," published by 'Israel Universities Press, Julius
Simon reminisces. He relates his life story. He recalls anecdotes. He
tells about the political battles in the Zionist ranks.
For its anecdotes, this volume is superb. The best Zionist
yarns are recorded here. Besides, the reader gets such a good
view of men like Menah•m UssiShkin, Nahum Sokolow, Shmarya
levin. Weizmann and many others. What is especially significant
is that the reader is introduced here to Theodor Herz!, he learns
about the Uganda battle, the Wei.- mann and Ussishkin opposi-
tion. He meets Max Nordau and learns about Ahad IlaAm's
criticism of Herzl's "Altneuland. '
It is because he knew these pro eery in Zionism, having worked
,• ■ closely with them as an official in the ranks, that his autobio-
_raph ■ rai stars- becomes so importan in Zionist history.
But this volume has another ast -t. Appended to these "Zionist
Mormairq and Selected Papers, - uhl h hare been edited under 0,-
title • - t'ertain Fie: s" by E% yatar Fri set is an essay by Friesel Nth.
di , sects Simon's role. analyzes his ac mplishments, and declares that'
"It n••ht he said that Julio Simon'. career as a
Zionist leader and
member of the I Zionist , Executive ended in failure. because HE
SOUGHT TO FIND A COMPROMI E IN A SITUATION WHERE
APPARENTLY NO COMPRONITS'E 'AS POSSIBLE."
The reasons for the failure are utlined as being: lack of bridge
netween political and ideological co :eptions of Zionist leaders: on•
representative character of his associates in the movement: "Simon
tended toward the American approa h to the question of the struc
tore and mode of operation of the ionist movement."
There is this comment on thif- latter point: "He sincerely be
lieved in his own impartiality, hot, from his professedly uncom-
mitted standpoint, he agreed wi h most of the proposals of the
Brandeis group, even if, at this time, he would not follow them
through all the way to their Indica] conclusions. However right
the Americans may have been in their views, their willingness
to stand up for them was extremely limited. Even during Weiz-
mann's visit to America in 1921, Brandeis and his colleagues
were not prepared to go to the Zionist 'in the street' to defend
their viewpoint. And as for Europe—at the 12th Congress in 1921
Brandeis and his associates did not even show up, leaving their
European sympathizers without
leg to stand on."
Thus we have the practical and 'critical view of leadership that
failed. Yet the Julius Simon role was extensive. Simon (1875-1969)
was associated on the World Zionist Executive with Weizmann, Soko-
:OW , Nehemiah de Lieme and Ussishkin, at the time when Brandeis was
elected honorary president of the Zionitst movement. Brandeis had been
offered top jobs, but there were the ideological differences which led
to his and Judge Julian Mack's withdrawal from leadership. Stephen
S. Wise and Abba Hillel Silver withdrew with them, and as is well
known they were back in action before very long.
Simon's career was in a variety I of functions. He was a career
Zionist. 'Although a Brandeisist, it is iclear that he did not take sides
carelessly or in a way to risk his career.
But while his Zionist career may have been a failure, his reminis-
cences serve a valuable purpose. They bring to light old events. They
portray Herzl and Brandeis, Ussishkin and Weizmann, and all their
associates. with all their hum-an frailties.
Simon's reminiscences are worth every Zionist's acquaintance
with an era of struggle that was marked also by stubborness, ideologi-
cal conflict, a variety of associations and political maneuvers. "Cer-
tain Days" is well worth reading. It triStructs and entertains. It adds
some facts rot hitherto known about Zionists and Zionism.

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