Israel Insight THE ISSUE The Middle East road map, pro- posed by the Bush administration and accepted by Israel and the Palestinians as a vehicle to resume peace negotiations, calls for an end to Palestinian terrorist activity direct- ed against Israelis. But, if the expec- tation was for the Palestinian Authority to arrest terrorists and dis- mantle the terrorist infrastructure, that has not been its initial step. Rates are So Low. BEHIND 713E ISSUE Palestinian Prime Minister • Mahmoud Abbas is instead negoti- ating with the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror organizations to reach what he calls a cease-fire. While this strategy may be an early indication of the weakness of the Palestinian Authority to confront terrorists, the Israeli government is reportedly ,willing to take a "wait and see" atti- tude at this time. Lan Gale, Jewish Community Council o litletropolitan Detroit 3 The Hole Truth 114. 25 1 Adjusts to Prime D on't believe everything you hear! The New York Bagel Baking Company is alive and well, and still owned by Evelyn Goldsmith's family, despite rumors to the contrary. Goldsmith of West Bloomfield received a worried call from a friend last week. Seems the friend had been shmoozing with a bagel-eating elderly man at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. It was a New York Bagel, the man said. "They make the best," replied Goldsmith's faithful friend. "Too bad we won't be able to get them any more," the man said. New York Bagel's been sold, and they're closing all branches except the one on Woodward Avenue." Goldsmith assures the entire Jewish community that New York Bagel is definitely not sold, not for sale, and definitely not being limited to one location. "It was founded by my father-in-law Morris Goldsmith 82 years ago, and it's still in the family," said Goldsmith, whose husband, Harvey, and son, Howard "The Professor" Goldsmith, run the business today. — Diana Lieberman • 74 A 0/& 3-Month Intro Rate Fifth Third Equity Flexlinesm ljtjFifth it an Working Hard To Be The Only Bank You'll Ever Need! WALK IN one of our 940 locations CALL 1-888-797-5353 I VISIT www.53.com Upon qualification. When opened, the introductory Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is as low as 3.74% for the first three months. Beginning with.the fourth month, variable APR is as low as Prime + 0% and is currently 4.25% as of 4-1-03. Interest rates may vary and are indexed to the Prime Rate as published on the last business day of the month in the Wall Street Journal. Applicable interest rate varies depending on your credit qualifications and loan to value ratio from a variable APR of Prime + 0% (currently 4.25% APR) to Prime + 4°A, (currently 8.25% APR). $5,000 initial draw required to receive introductory interest rate. The maximum APR will not exceed 25%, or the state usury ceiling. EQUAL whichever is less. $50 annual fee waived for one year. In Florida, documentary stamp tax and intangible taxes apply. The total cost of these fees will generally range from HOUSING LENDER 528 — $275. Contact your nearest Banking Center for details. Terms and conditions subject to change without notice. No other discount applies. Consult tax advisor regarding deductibility of interest. Fifth Third and Fifth Third Bank are registered service marks of Fifth Third Bancorp. Member FDIC. 7720510 nkln 6/ 6 2003 19.