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...part of a comprehensive settlement. Until now, the Egyptians have retained the hope that the peace process can be salvaged, that Israel and Egypt may yet agree to a declaration of principles and invite some other Arabs?such as Jordan's King Hussein and some of the moderate Palestinians???to join the talks. But the raid along the Haifa-Tel Aviv highway indicates that in the last analysis the P.L.O. will throw its weight on the side of blocking negotiations rather than supporting them. If Sadat wants peace, and he wants it desperately, he may have to go it alone...
Israel's friends?most notably, many in Washington?are also worried about the government's secret settlement policy, which seems likely to become more overt in a Begin regime. New Israeli settlements?most of them on land that was once owned by Palestinians???surround Jerusalem and separate the major Arab population centers from Jordan. Sewer systems, water lines, and roads clearly indicate that these communities are being built to last and that they will be linked to other ones still in the planning stage. The Palestinians are offered payment for the land, although most refuse it, complaining of unfairly...
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