VOL. XL

No. 9

3-March-1997

The Political Scene

Israel's decision to go ahead with a housing project for Jews in Arab east Jerusalem has infuriated the Palestinians and attracted universal international criticism. It is also, obviously, a potential flashpoint which, when construction starts, could do serious damage to the peace process. The decision came just as two of the most important Palestinian groups in the Damascus-based opposition front broke ranks with their fellow rejectionists and...