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Traces the history of Israel's battle over the occupation of Jerusalem in the wake of a recently abandoned move of Israel to expropriate Arab-owned land in East Jerusalem. Reference to the Israeli Government's annexation order of May 1995 and its subsequent withdrawl in June 1995 under international pressure. INSET: Options for Jerusalem's future, by Gershon Baskin..

The article focuses on Occupied Territories without an invitation from Palestinian residents with supported acts of protest and peaceful resistance by Palestinians. Topics discussed include subjugation and dehumanization of human beings, and the denial of their rights to dignity and freedom, efforts of a new generation of young American Jews and violence in the Jewish communities.

The author focuses on some social change organizations in Israel. He notes that the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) is the country's oldest and biggest flagship civil rights organization. He cites that the Arab Center for Alternative Planning exposes discriminatory planning and development policies directed towards the Palestinian Israeli community. He says that the Academy-Community Partnership for Social Change promotes the mutual commitment of institutions of higher education and the community towards advancing social justice in Israel.

Describes the events and living conditions in Jerusalem and Israel following the Persian Gulf War in 1991. Effects on television broadcasting; Television reporting on offensive positioning, defensive strategy, aerial attacks and the bomb; Desecration of the Sabbath; Effects on the war on observant Jews who cant's turn on their radios or televisions for information during Sabbath missile attacks; Emphasis on the patriotism of American Jewish leaders for visiting Israel; Indications of politics and history.

Shares the author's observations on consequences of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Prohibition against Palestinians from entering the Jerusalem neighborhood of Baka; Israelis' show of concern over the Baka killings; Concern of Jews over their safety in West Jerusalem; Exchanging stories of coping during a reunion of the Lamaze class.