NEWS Arab-Jewish Tensions Rise in West Bank Jerusalem (JTA) — As Israeli and Palestinian negotiators attempt to talk peace in Washington, rela- tions between Jews and Arabs have deteriorated sharply in the West Bank and east Jerusalem. The West Bank was espe- cially tense over the weekend, as security forces, egged on by angry settlers, expanded curfews, barred Arabs from parts of main highways and conducted mass arrests in Palestinian towns and refugee camps. Settlers, seeking reprisals for recent ambush attacks on Jewish vehicles, rampaged through Arab towns for the second time in a week, caus- ing extensive damage to Arab property. In the West Bank, the Israel Defense Force and police mounted joint opera- tions that netted 25 suspects believed responsible for ter- rorist acts and a large arsenal of weapons. Police sources said they were mostly "cold" weapons, such as knives, swords and hatchets. But they also un- covered some home-made handguns. The sweeps were con- ducted in and around the Askar refugee camp near Nablus, where a settler's car was attacked driving to Eilon Moreh. Another settler was shot at from ambush near Tekoah, in the Judean hills. No one was hurt. But settlers are still furious over the fatal shooting of Zvi Klein, a set- tler from Ofra who was driv- ing through El-Bireh on Dec. 1. E1-Bireh and its sister town of Ramallah, north of Jerusalem, had been under 24-hour curfew since then. It was reduced over the weekend to a nighttime curfew, in effect from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m. At the same time however, Palestinian residents of the West Bank were banned from using sections of highway from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. The ban applies not only to the pavement but to a strip nearly 500 feet wide along the major highways where they pass through uninhabited areas. Any Arab found in those areas during the curfew would be arrested. The army said it was only one of several measures in- tended to reduce the oppor- tunities for ambush. It had considered placing all of the highways under curfew but feared that would not stand up in court. The IDF acted at the urg- ing of settlers, who have long complained that securi- ty is lax. The settlers de- mand more severe punish- ment, including large-scale deportations of Palestinians suspected of violent acts. But reserve Gen. Ori Orr, retired commander of the central sector, which in- cludes the West Bank, said the new measures would prove ineffective, as they did when imposed in Lebanon. Other military experts agreed. They said that more troops would have to be sent to the West Bank to enforce the ban, which could harm innocent citizens while ter- rorists would find ways to circumvent it. Jewish vigilantes ranged through Ramallah for the second time since Dec. 9, smashing the windows of two homes and the wind- shields of eight Arab-owned cars. Several settlers were de- tained for questioning but soon released. Settlers in the Hebron area boasted that they had damaged 20 Arab vehicles in Hebron and nearby Halhoul. A group calling itself the Committee for Security on the Roads, which is assoc- iated with the late Rabbi Meir Kahane's extremist Kach movement, took credit. Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir condemned such ac- tions saying they were "not necessary." Defense Minister Moshe Arens used somewhat stronger language, saying that vigilantism contributes nothing to security and war- ning that those who engaged in such activities would be prosecuted. Mr. Arens made his state- ment near Eilon Moreh, where he met with angry left-wing Knesset members, who complained that government was doing little to stop anti-Arab violence by Jews in the administered territories. Yossi Sarid of the Citizens Rights Movement said the settlers have begun an "uprising" against the state and its elected institutions. If the government doesn't act to "suppress" it immedi- ately, that will mean the "end of the democratic system in Israel." The Jewish News Camp Directory ay camps, overnight camps, special interest camps. With so many to choose from, how do you pick the one that's right for your kids? You'll get plenty of help from our expanded Camp Directory. D You'll tour area camps — we'll show you what's new and exciting on the summer camp scene, including those for youngsters with special talents and interests. The Jewish News Camp Directory is more than a listing of local camps. It's a comprehensive guide to what's out there . . . in our January 10 and January 17 issues! evaxsevks ADN1 }csvish ies,:s D.09 Ditectoc One, \bog 'ks ,ioot opbocto6t S before the sooltbet ccadels boot 'Cell oot offeskop. back in Dettob.• VAIC CA4 5 SID ON_1011.-SV;. 3 jaotiasy THE JEWISH NEWS CAMP DIRECTORY ISSUE DATES: FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 SpecIal.Discouilt AsAble Ot 012Aelle vot tilsovotkoix, otati Voc sa\cs tecceseve 313 354-6060. THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 45