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LXXIII, No. 25 Page Four August 25, 1978 All Eyes on Camp David In less than two weeks diplomatic decisions of are intolerable. They are impermissible in the most serious nature may be reached by the heads of three governments. The fate of the people in the Middle East could be affected by what will transpire at Camp David in the moun- tains of Maryland. President Jimmy Carter, as the middle man between Israel Prime Minister Menahem Begin and Egypt's President Anwar Sadat, undoubt- edly dominates the controlling position in the summit about to be convened. The two heads of the governments involved-in the conflict nevertheless carry with them responsibilities not to be ignored. Egypt's ruler is challenged to give while de- manding much to be yielded by Israel. In fact, it is not a question of his giving as it is a need to recognize the urgency of an agreement that will not force Israel either to the wall or into the sea. Because this is a condition not to be ignored, the demanding and threatening voice of the Egyp- tian had been until now an obstacle difficult to overcome. Will President Carter be influencing enough to resolve that aspect of a deadlocked situation? The Begin role, all-too-often branded as being arrogant and inflexible, also has its negative aspects which must be overcome and which call for concessions. The errors that were committed in the issue of settlements will undoubtedly be avoided. There will be need for more positive approaches to prevent aggravations while im- portant negotiations will be in progress. There is reason to believe that extremists in the ultra religious ranks were responsible for over- emphasis in the matter of settlements which led to exaggerations unnecessarily sen- sationalized. Whatever the reasons, such errors negotiations soon to be opened under the direc- tion of President Carter. Is the Begin approach to a solution of the dangerous issues, conditions on the West Bank, in the Israel administered area that is popu- lated predominantly by Arabs, too weak, offer- ing too little for a solution of pressures for Arab autonomy? A way will have to be found to make the proposals that were advanced at the Leeds Castle by Israel Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan more acceptable. It is clear at the outset that the negotiating positions of the three parties involved are neither simple nor easy to approach. The issues are challenging, the solutions have all-too-long been deferred, at the same time the need for peace is so urgent that the peace of the world and not of Israel and the Arab states alone are at stake. Therefore, all eyes will be directed at Camp David come Sept. 5 and the negotiating period to follow. Egypt needs peace and it is to be hoped that the decisions under the direction of Presi- dent Carter will induce the other Arab states to unite for amity with Israel. The Jewish state must have an end to warfare in order that the progressive tasks for the elevation of the stan- dards of all peoples in the Middle East may be attained. The crucial period inspires the hopes of all peace loving people everywhere that the sum- mit at Camp David will be a triumph for the human aspirations of all who hate hatred and warfare and look forward to a peace that will end animosities and will assure the emergence of a new sense of justice for all in a part of the world where hate and war threats must end. It is not enough to call terrorists brutal and bestial. What is needed is to go to the root of the horror that has been perpetrated with Israel, Israelis and Jews generally as the targets and all innocent people certain to suffer from it as time goes on. The occurence in London is another example of the permissiveness that makes such outrages possible. In a matter of a brief few hours the so-called Palestinian terrorist elements in Beirut were claiming credit for having attacked unarmed members of the Israel El Al flight crew. The complaint that Israeli protectors of El Al crews are not permitted to carry weapons for defense is legitimate. While Israel's protective arm is - effective when there are no interferences with self- defensive measures, as evidenced in the con- stant diffusing of bombs where Israel is in con- trol, and at airports where Israelis have the right to carry weapons for self-protection, re- strictions such as are imposed by Scotland Yard may be invitations to further terrorism. This should be avoided under any and all circum- stances. But there is a more important factor to be considered. The fact is that the Arab statesmen, regard- less of the countries over which they rule, have never condemned outrages when the bestial among their kinsmen were murdering women and children, were attacking schools and ter- rorizing tourists. They surely know deep in their hearts that these are not the methods of warfare for civilized people, but they will not condemn their fellow Arabs as uncivilized, brutal, criminal and savage. Let this fact remain as a challenge to people like Anwar Sadat. When he comes to Camp David Sept. 5 he can not ignore his own and his fellow Arab potentates' unwillingness to reject the tactics of their kinfolk. As long as they tacitly condone what was done in Israeli vil- lages, how explosives were planted on buses, the murderous attack on an El Al bus in London, they align themselves with the murderers and thereby justify the sensitiveness of Israeli de- fenders who say that as long as these threats exist Israel must seek all means for self- protection and for the security of her people. The terrorists boast about their deeds. They keep compelling Israel's air force to counteract. Flights by Israel's jets over Arab terrorist camps near Beirut are regrettable. The guilt is at the doors of Arab diplomats and statesmen. Sadat can not shake off the blame whether he is in Cairo or at Camp David. Terrorism o n the Loose Art and History Combined in Jerusalem Coloring Book . "Step-by-Step to Jerusalem," a drawing and coloring book prepared by Hersh Goldman and published by Hebrew Publishing Co.'s Bonim Books, combines artistic skill for youngsters with an opportunity to become intimately acquainted with historic events and developments in the Holy City. Goldman has realistically linked the most important factors in the Jerusalem story with the historic events related to it. He commences with the Kotel, the Western Wall, explains the Knesset Menorah and its importance as the state's emblem, defines many aspects of Israeli creations, including the Shrine of the Book. Youngsters drawing this book's pictures, with directions provided for them, are taken to the many gates in the Holy City. They visit Rachel's Tomb and other historic spots. The non-Jewish historic places are not overlooked. There are pic- tures to be drawn of the Mosque of Omar and Bedouin's Tent. Then there are the imliortant Israeli areas, the Hebrew University, Bezalel Art School, Hechal Shlomo, Mea Shearim and other impor- attractions. All combine to offer the youngsters an excellent opportunity for art work and to learn the history of Jerusalem. This coloring book opens many other vistas for children. It intro- duces them to the trees ofJerusalem, and the variety will astound the student. By means of visiting the many areas of the Holy City the youth who do the coloring at the same time are provided with a tour of the city, the ancient areas and the newly created. In these many fashions there are provided, in addition to the en- joyment of coloring, the way of acquiring historic knowledge about all facets of the holiest of cities. Elie Wiesers -111 Beggar in Jerusalem' Paperbacked_ Elie Wiesel's "A Beggar in Jerusalem" (Simon and Schuster), now re-issued as a paperback, once again opens up a new vista of literary experience for all who are concerned with the dramas that followed the Holocaust. Wiesel, as in his other works, de- picts the glory of aspiration for free- dom as well as the agonies that ema- nated from the horrors of Nazism in this spiritual drama. It is a novel and has fictional power, yet it also is an essay emphasizing human values and the determination of people finding freedom to adhere to ELIE WIESEL legacies of glory as Jews, as escapees from horrors, as Israelis battling for justice. Included in the list of the newest paperbacks issued by Simon and Schuster are: The Eighth Square" by Herbert Lieberman, a human interest and so- cially motivated narrative. "Greece" by Ron D. Christoforo, a novel based on the movie by the same name.