standoff So is a Wednesday speech to the National Press Club, in which Netanyahu is expected to stress Palestinian violations of Oslo. Netanyahu also will brief several congressional committees on Tuesday — although it was unclear which ones, and how many legislators would attend, since Congress is still out of ses- sion and many congressional leaders are traveling. "The strategy is to go over the administration's head by lining up sup- port in Congress and speaking directly to the American people," said a top pro-Israel source. "Given the adminis- tration's tentativeness in responding to recent developments, that may be a smart strategy" Israeli officials are hoping they can make the case that Netanyahu is doing the best he can under extraordinarily difficult circumstances. "Don't look necessarily for happy endings or handshakes on the lawn," said one Israeli official. "There has always been an administration recogni- tion of [Palestinian leader Yassir] Arafat's political limitations; they may now have to recognize our side's politi- cal limitations, as well. There isn't a lot of wiggle room for the prime minister." Netanyahu will make the case that he has succeeded in getting some of his right-wing coalition partners on board to continue with the Oslo process, this official said — but "they are very adamant about Palestinian compliance. It's the only way Netanyahu can move forward. Are the Americans determined to be hard-nosed about this? We simply don't know." Wednesday, Jan. 14th -10 am - 6 pm Thursday, Jan. 15th -10 am - 8:30 pm Friday, Jan. 16th -10 am - 6 pm Saturday, Jan 17th - 10 am - 4 pm Nickel, Truffle, Vanilla, Marina, Black & White adapt to the weather and can be worn for many occasions - Forming The Basis Of The Modem Wardrobe Concept from JOAN VASS, USA Inside Orchard Mall Orchard Lake Road North of Maple 248-626-0886 Child Care Initiative Jewish groups were generally happy with the Clinton administration's $21.7 billion child care package aimed at eas- ing the burden on families, although nobody was predicting that things would go smoothly in the Republican- controlled Congress. A number of Jewish activists were at last week's White House event spot- lighting the plan, which will emphasize tax breaks to make child care more affordable and day-care subsidies for families living below the poverty line. Clinton called it "comprehensive and fiscally responsible," but Republicans were quick to label it just another Democratic big- government scheme. Most Jewish groups were pleased with the administration initiative. "It's a wonderful first step in • resenta \ • %*‘,1%\. herm. di Blumenthal Bloomfie Plaza • Telegraph at Maple Road Send Someone Special A Gift 52 Weeks a Year. Send a gift subFription to 'TN (248) 354-6620 Shirts!W Us AND MUCH MORE. ONLY AT THE SHIRT BOX The Shirt Box. Shirts And A Whole Lot More. Always 20% — 35% Off Retail HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-6 • Thurs. till 7 Courtyard Center • 32500 Northwestern Hwy. • Farmington Hills, MI 48334 • (248) 851-6770 1/16 1998 39