Deal Breakers. (Correspondence).

MICHAEL MASSING IS grossly misinformed about the American-Jewish community and peace in the Middle East ["Deal Breakers," March 11]. The role of Palestinian terrorism against Israeli civilians merits no mention in Massing's list of factors affecting U.S. policy in the region. Yasir Arafat's weekly speeches inciting violence and his refusal to combat terrorism also play no role.

Massing asserts that two American-Jewish organizations--the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and the Conference of Presidents--are responsible for thwarting peace in the Middle ...

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