Word: presentable
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Dates: during 1980-1980
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...part because they think the creation of a Palestinian state would reduce internal political pressure on their own regimes. Begin's government opposes the concept absolutely. One reason is Begin's deeply rooted belief that Jews have a right to settle anywhere in Eretz Yisrael, which includes present-day Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. Another is the fear that an independent Palestinian state in the West Bank, dominated by the P.L.O., would present a new threat to Israel's security...
...Moscow, though the Soviets are its principal armorers. The Soviets also give weapons to the P.L.O., but most Arabs believe Arafat when he says: "I am no one's employee." There are pro-Moscow leaders in the P.L.O., but they stand little chance of gaining power unless the present leadership fails to achieve its goals...
Begin's hard-line policies have also created a painful dilemma for American Jews. Though they have traditionally supported whoever held power in Israel, they now find it increasingly difficult to justify the present government's actions. Reflecting this ambivalence, a senior staffer in the Washington office of a national Jewish organization told TIME: "There's a silent majority that opposes the settlements. They think Begin is hurting Israel's image. He looks too much like a tough guy, especially pushing on Hebron. But American Jews will not tell Israel how to ensure its security. Nothing...
...brought through the tone of the conference, which is, in order to have influence, we must present documented and reasoned arguments, Chassin said...
...council approves the recommendation, the ombudsman would "have as his or her sole function improving communication between the department and the public." Sullivan said the ombudsman might replace one of the present hearing examiners, lowering the cost of the plan...