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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19/1971
Jarring M^^^
SIGNED HISTORIC AGREEMENT.-Canada's Secretary of State for External Affairs, the Hon. Mitchell Sharp, (left) and Israeli Ambassador to Ottawa Eph-raim Evron last week signed an important document according Canadian Pacific Airlines and El Al landing rights in their respective countries. In March regular, direct flights will commence from Canada to Israel and from Israel to Canada (see editorial, page 3).
Quit Hazl Party
Stuttgart, (JCNS). - Two members of the Baden-Wuerttemlierg Parliament have resigned from the extreme R^t-wing National Democratic Party.
One of them, Mr. Rolf Krause, said that a small element was leadingtheNDP towards HiUer's party principles.
NO SECURITY CHECKS
Jerusalem, (JCNS).-Professor Jacob Katz, the rector of the Hebrew University, told a number of lecturers who queried him on the facts that in his four years as a member of the university appointment's committee, he had never heard any mention of security checks in connection with new appointments to the faculty.
Looking at the matter theoretically. Dr. Katz said in a letter endorsed by the Senate: "Were it to happen that some authoritative source in which I repose my trust drew my attention to a security risk considered possible in the case of a can-
didate for an appointment at the Hebrew University, I don't think I would readily ignore the warning.
"Exactly what I would do I don't know for I have never been put to the test and there is little point in laying down rules until we are ficed with the problem."
Dr. Katz further added: "It is, however, clear to me that I would not disregard such a warning".
Meanwhile, at Bar Dan University, the only two academic members on the executive council have resigned but not from their posts, in protest against the executive's failure to give faculty
members a greater say in how the university s|iould be run.
The two are the rector. Professor Harold Fisch and the pro-rector. Professor Moshe Yammer. Almost all the other members of the 20-man executive are leaders or representatives of the Natitnal Religious Party.
by MJ. NUftENOERGER
GENERAtlOrilP
The paramount problem facing any Jewidi community in the Diaspora is how to impart our heritage to the young. Perhaps it is not a Jewish problem only, in the sense that in the western world the generation gap has becoitie so wide that those concerned with the survival of our civilization are deeply perturbed. Is it because of Vietnam? they ask. Is it because of the tremendous technological advances whidi have created a discrepancy between mail's natural desire for advancement and the blase feeling of the young who have no wish for progress? Is progress necessary? And, if progress, what shall we rescue from the old relics m order to secure survival?
In our own Jewish communities some of the young have become tired of the flashy barmitzvahs and deluxe parties, of ostentatious living in suburbia. There is no question that the revolt has engulfed a large part of our Jewish yoiith who ask, to paraphrase the prophet in the Book of Daniel: What is all this and whither does it lead us? To many on the campuses a perverted interpretation of the existentialist philosophy seems to have more appeal than the healthy existentialism anchored within our own tradition.
The young, frankly, cannot grasp the forces driving some of the parents to whom material success has become the only objective in life and the only reason for living. Are they right? The incessaiit running after the impossible must affect adversely the soul of the sensitive among the young. Thus, even in the area of preserving Judaism, of securing the existence, of our people pierennially threatened by persecutors,many among the youiig have remained apathetic:
- Others have gone as far as to embrace the various expressions of the paganism such as the works of Mac^Tse Tung and pthef idois.^^^ < . . 'T^ engiilfed by the new wa,ve are hot aware of recent historic facts: two generations ago the fashion was Communism,, then an ideal, now discredited. Too many were told that there is no spectfic JewiA problem; that the new Socialist society would /psp : ifcicrp solve whatever troubles Jews have to endure, .^*There will be ino Jews, no Christians^ no Buddhists", instead-equality through ' a completcf erosion of religious differences.
Today World Communisni does not profess to do away with the' various religious communities; the only one menaced is ours. How should we, concerned about the generations to c^nie, Teestab^^ among the young a faith in values which Judaism jiffers as . a culture an(i as a civilization?
I believe the example must come from community leaderships A way must be found toward the renascence of the HebrewSpirit. It is necessary to demonstrate that our culture b relevant. If questions are asked about the uitegrity of Israel or. the righteousness of its cause, why not teach. the young the History of the Jewish revolution of our tiine/ the.first anti-cdloniaiist revolt in the' Itfiddle East, one tha^t did not bring ensiayement but true liberation - to. those vriio 'fought for freedom? Pertiaps the,-ti^^^^ to, cease stressing the episodes ut our, history when Jews died as martyrs and, instead; develop the thenie of th<t Jew of our generation who has foui^t and conqiiered. It IsTthroiiglf dissemination of these basic facts of the new Jewish epoch that we may regain the loyalty-of 'the youth..
Sadat refuses to commit Egypt to discuss Jerusalem demands
DICTATOR THREATENS ISRAEL.-A Yugoslav leader, Marshal Tito (right) embracing Moscow's stooge, Anwar L. Sadat of Egypt, after a visit to Cairo this week. Tito, while in the Egyptian capital, stated Israel must accept the conditions proposed by the United Arab Republic. Otherwise its very existence will be jeopardized.
French-Saviet ties 'ffood for IsraelV
exclusive JCNS report from Paris
1 France is " tindoubtedly one of the world's least racialist i countries," Mr Jacques Chaban-Delmas, the Prime Minister, said last Friday in an interview in the Tribune Juive, the FrencbJewish weekly newspaper published in Strasbourg.
In the interview, with Rabbi Jean Grunewald, the editor-in-chief, the Prime Minister confirmed earlier reports that France had t)ressed Moscow discreetly to coip- . m^te thci two death eentencea pass^ by a Leningrad court in Decanber on two Jews accused of attempting t ■ hijack an airliner in June.
France's good relations with Russia were " advantageous for Israel," Mr Chaban-Delmas also said.
Asked by Rabbi Grunewald to comment on antisemitism in France, the Prime Minister admitted that there are antisemites, but added: "We are undoubtedly one of the world's least racialist countries."
Questioneu about French representations after the Leningrad trial, Mr Chaban-Delmas said: "I can tell you that we were moved by the emotion provoked in France and abroad by the issues of the Leningrad trial and the severe sentences. We just could not remam inactive."
But it was obvious that discussions between Governments on such matters had to remain confidential. " I have no doubt that the Soviet Government tmderstands ow attitude," he added.
Mr Chabw-Delmas then said that he could see only advantages for Israel in the excellent relations between France and Russia. -.
Hr Chaban-Delmas
"It is only inasmuch as the French policy of independence is appreciated in Moscow at-its just value," he declared, "that our voice is heard there and our efforts in support of an equitable setUe-ment of the problems of the Middle East can be fully effective."
In applying this policy, the Government considered the feelings of French Jews towards Israel because "the setUement we are seeking must guarantee the future of iall the CO. -jies^in the region, including of course Israel"
by the CJN Diplomatic Editor
The off icial disavowal of Gunnar Jarring by the government of Israel is a direct result of the United Nations mediator's unilateral extension of his mission.
On December 28, 1970 when Israel agreed, for the third time since 1967, to attempt to negotiate peace with its neighbors through the Jarring talks, it was understood that despite the two previous abortive efforts, Israel accepted the UN proposal in order to explore every possible avenue leading to peace.
JARRING'S ORIGINAL MANDATE
Jarring's original mandate as defined by the United Nations Security Council was to establish contacts between the parties in conflict in order to help achieve a peac^ul settlement. Thus Jarring should have limited his initiative to effect a contracture! peace by bringing together the parties concerned in direct negotiations.
Mr. Jarring has now taken it upon himself to suggest to Israel that she evacuate the Sinai Peninsula to the old Mandate borders; also that she turn over tiie Strait of Tiran to the United Nations in order to ensure free shipping through this vital waterway.
UNAUTHORIZED TO MAKE PROPOSALS
According to the Israelis, who refuse to accept Mr. Jarring's new role, the United Natipns mediator --iiaHio- aiilhority to make pdape prbfibsali. His mission is to bring the parties toother for direct talks, and nothing else. Also, Israel will not evacuate the Strait of Tiran as it will not be placed aigain in a situation where the Gulf of Aqaba is closed to its shipping.
Last, but not least, Israel will not retreat from any newly won territory without a peace agreement.
Jarrjng, according to Israelis, has supported evacuation without an assurance from Egypt that it is ready for peace.
ISRAEL WILL NOT BOW TO PRESSURE
In these new Jarring proposals the Israelis see: .
(a) The UN mediator, assuming the role of a peacemaker, ^ turning over his plan of the Big-Fourwhich would impose their kind of compromise on the Jewish State. Israel, Jerusalem says, rejects such pressure tactics. j
(b) The Arabs and the Russians are still talking of a "political solution" instead of a peace settlement. ■
In a statement published in Jerusalem on Sunday the Israel government declared openly that it wbuld
SADAT SAYS "PEACE": MEANS SURkENDER
exclusive report by George Finklestein
Washington, DC. - The atmosphere of euphoria last week at the Department of State when Anwar Sadat, the president of Egypt, spoke of reopening the Canal, has changed rapidly into a mood of despair.
Last week was last week. Last week's Anwar told the Americans and Dr. Jarring that he practically accepts an old suggestion by Moshe Dayan according to which Egypt would reopen the Suez Canal for international shipping if Israel would agree to pull back 30 miles from the eastern bank of the Canal.
This week the talk of-the town in Washington is Newsweek's interview by ..the same Sadat, to appear this weekend. In this interview Sadat made "minor changes" in his proposal:
Egypt will guarantee the reopening of the Suez Canal- if Israel withdraws to a line behind Al Arish which is 30 miles from the old border. This would mean that the Israelis would evacuate completely the Sinai Peninsula.
Another condition for reopening the Canal is Israel's retreat from Sharm el Sheik, overlooking the vital Strait of Tiran.
Thus Mr.^dat, probably upon instructions from Moscow, has buried last week's^ suggestion of partial withdrawal; -, ,'
..Wl>9J> iisked whether Israeli ships would bepermitted to use the Canal, Sadat replied: "Only $fter Israel fulfills her obligations under the United Nations resolutions, which Include a setUement of the refugee question." He refused to discuss peace.
Map of area which Sadat would like Israel to evacuate without commitments of peace on his part.
not accept any diktat in lieu of a peace agreement and would refuse to bow to pressure.
A DIPLOMATIC TRICK?
The influential Parisian daily; Ze Moude, in an editorial discussing the statement by Egyptian President Sadat, declares that Israeli public opinion is understandably skeptical about the Egyptian suggestion to reopen the Suez Canal. Le Monde asks whether the Cairo initiative is not a diplomatic trick in order to embarrass Israel. How can Israel allow Egypt to keep its missiles at the Canal and still retreat to the old borders?
At the UN some observers now speak openly of an agreement by US Secretary of State William Rogers to pressui-e Israel to accept a ruling by the Big Four.
In any case, it now appears that the Jarring mission may have compromised itself completely because of the mediator's new role as agent for a Big Four imposed solution. '
EXCWSm JCNS REPORT FROMPHAGUE
by J. Jos ten
THE RED
HAS
Disheartening as Otey are, Uje latest reports from Prague of purges, denunciations, groundless accusatirais and trumipMed-iqicbarges have come as no surprise to anyone with even V a rudimentary knowledge of Communist tac-
liberal Dubcek group was neither indegenous nor spontaneous, despite the overwhelming evidence of foreign and Ci«cii eye-witnesses to the contrary. The fact is that no one during the shortlived spring thaw in Prague
tics in EasternEur<^OBce^ thought it desirable or pos-all opfiosition to the Stalinist sible to remove tte country
lifestyle in Czechoslovakia had been crushed it wais inevitable that the history of the 1968 uprising was ripe for a rewrite job at which the hack Pair^ historians are so adept.
So oDce again as the free world remembering what happened to Slansky in 1952 recoUs with the feeUng of deja vu, the Soviet and satellite press are beginning to train their heaviest propaganda guns on the oldbogeys of "American imperialism",
"British hrteUigence", "West German revanchism" and, .of course, "Zionistsub-version",
SPbirtANEOUS MOVEMENT
We are now asked to believe thai the movement in Czechoslovakia which led to the replacement of the Stalinist Novotny regime by the
Iromsthe Soviet camp or even neutralise its policies.
The first glint of the new Kremlini-directed line came inau^iciously'^enough In tte Soviet pabUshed: and UtUe read Prague weekly "Tydenik Aktualit'' (Current Events) under the byline of a Soviet writer, V. Gushchina. The titte of the article was^'Time Reveals AU" and its subUtte. "LitUe known facts about the ^?ecial Role of the Israeli Intelligence Service in the CSSR'i The theme was then, taken up by thejnore^widely.. circulated fra3e union dailyN: "Prace" wiich purported to i give "fiii;ther proof of the role played by International imperialism in the socalled Prague ^Ing.''
"Prace"^uotes Dr.Gus-tav Husal^ the present First Secretary of theCzechCom-rounist Party, as sayipg that "the scope of the imperialist
fprces' activities after January .68 was very wide, beginning with political and i-deological diversicmamd ending with subversive activities by agents of Western Espionage servicies." ; ,
It is difficult to ascertain where Husak's; "disclosures^' end and where Soviet fabrications begin, but-we are told thai "more than 30 foreign sabotagie centers gave siipport, including financial asjsistance to the anti-Socialist fbrces.''
The espionage agencies of the US, the UK, Bonn andls-rael are accused of playing the "principal, well coo-dinated an) precisely defined role," And one is given to understand thai in fact the Israelis had the lion's share in these activities because one of its newspapiers, the Israeli daily Haaretz, is reported to have "confirmed 1 Israeli interest in coiitem-pOrary developments in Czechoslovakia."
INTERNATIONAL CONSPIRACY V
Israel's share in the alleged international conspiracy is imaginatively des-
cribed as "preparing attacks on the domestic and foreign policies of the CSSR and gathering intelligence inform
matibn."
The new line obviously had a special attraction for the fertile imagination of the AiOi press and with its natural flair for the fantastic the Lebanese daily, Al Dunia, improvising as it went along, improved onihe original Russian andJCzech version.
"The Israeli intelligence service", said Al Dunla, "paid careful attention to events in the CSSR from January, 1968 onwiards and concerned themselves with e'verytiiing that was happening. They also tirled actively to influence developments there. Tel Avivachieved considerable success In this re-spectiknowlhg even what was said in the discussions within the Czechoslovak leadership and with foreign leaders, In-cludiiig what went on during talks between Soviet and Czech leaders at Clerna and Tlsou". Once again, too, as In the Slansky trial, Uie preponderance of niGiines among the alleged leaders of the "counter-revolutionary plotters" are Jews — Brodsky,
Goldstueker, Slk, Krlegel, ists\'. who dedicated their
Lustlg, Loebl and, Wlntfr lives to the Party is as Ir-
etc. That many of the ac- relevant todayas was the fact
cused are "good Commun- that Slansky, who was exe-
cuted for "conspiring with Israel" some elghteeriyears ago, went to the gallows an unrepented Stalmist.
DISAGREEMENT MAY CAUSE NEW CABINET CRISIS.r-Moshe Dayan Israel's Defense Minister, opposes Foraign Minister At>ba Etian (right) on the issue of continuing negotiationv under Jarring. Reports frorh Jerusalem Eban is tracked by the Majority of parliament mem-twrs. The,question remains whether Dayan will accept this new political retreat. :