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The article focuses on the impacts of intervention by the U.S. to the conflicts between Israel and Middle East. It states that Jewish participants during a session at Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington in Rockville, Maryland positively responded to the question of American Jewish Committee leader Hyman Bookbinder on Israel's peace prospects. It notes that the response was triggered by U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's attempt to establish diplomatic relations with the Middle East. According to political scientist Hans Morgenthau, there is a potential Arab oil restriction, and lack of assurance in peace terms of the U.S. for Israel's security. Professor Michael Walzer says that Kissinger aims to settle with Israel for its withdrawal from the conquered regions in 1967.

The article discusses the 1967 National Conference of New Politics political convention in Chicago, Illinois, where liberals, radicals, and African American civil rights advocates strategized over the 1968 presidential election and issues such as the Vietnam War and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Political power struggles between black and white attendees, activist Carlos Russell, and the liberals' attitudes are also mentioned.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Silenced: A Calm Voice" in the October 12, 1953 issue, "Massacre of Kibya" in the October 26, 1953 issue and an article on the doctrine of infallibility in the October 26, 1953 issue.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to topics discussed in previous issues including one on Arab-Israeli conflict in the September 28, 1970 issue, another on America's Cup yatch racing in the October 5, 1970 issue and one on the concept of individuality.

The article focuses on the political obligations of Prime Minister Golda Meir of Israel during the Arab-Israeli war. Meir says that the attacks on the frontiers, sabotage attempts within Israel, and piracy attacks against Israelis abroad have girded their tenacity never to return to the situation of constant peril which reigned before the war. Moreover, Meir also monitors the territories captured including the Sinai Peninsula, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank of the Jordan River.

The article focuses on the national security condition in Israel. Premier Levi Eshkol states the efforts of Jewish people in claiming the lands owned by their forefathers and cites the preparations they have made against any possible attacks from Arab countries. It notes that the country has 71,000 efficient soldiers and 230,000 reservists. Moreover, the assistance of the U.S. and Great Britain to the country is also mentioned.

The article discusses the impact of the energy crisis in the U.S. and in other oil importing countries around the world. It states that oil prices have gone up, energy conservation measures have been pushed, and closure of schools and other establishments to save energy have been enforced in the U.S. It cites the oil producing country of Saudi Arabia faces a voracious demand for oil but has increasingly outstripped new sources of supply which result in an energy crisis for oil dependent nations such as the U.S., Europe and Japan. It adds that the Arab-Israeli dispute has also contributed to the scarcity of oil.

The article focuses on Munich massacre occurred during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, where 11 members of the Israeli Olympic team were taken hostage and eventually killed by the terrorist group Black September in September. It says that the eight Palestinian perpetrators managed to expose every weakness of the law and incompetence of the government involved in the crisis. It adds that it would be politically damaging to West German chancellor Willy Brandt.

The article discusses the shift in U.S. Middle Eastern policy, which is intended to ease the Israeli-Arab hatred and fear. The goal of State Secretary Foster Dulles is to calm Arab fears of Jewish aggressiveness and to subdue suspicions of Western imperialist intentions. As part of the policy, the U.S. has not entertained Israeli inquiries about an Export-Import Bank loan and deferred schedule payment to Israel. The moves were designed to convince Arab nations that the U.S. will not favor anyone in the Middle East.

Focuses on socio-economic conditions in Israel after 25 years of freedom. Philosophical and psychological problems related to Jews in Israel; Possibilities of effecting a contractual peace agreement between Israel and Arabs.

The article looks at the long-term economic growth in the Middle East caused by the strong global demand for oil and discusses the effects of the Arab-Israeli conflict of 1973 on the oil-fueled economic upsurge. According to U.S. ambassador-designate to Saudi Arabia James E. Akins, oil earnings of Arab oil producing countries will go as high as 50-billion dollars by 1980. Iraq's attempt to build its economy systematically by reinvesting oil revenues is also explored.

The article reports on the resurgence of the shipbuilding industry in Europe due to inability of Japan to meet the orders for supertankers. One of the major causes stated is the Arab-Israeli War which closed the Suez Canal, Egypt causing the tankers to take the route around Africa. It also reports on the demand for supertankers as the Suez Canal can allow only a 55,000 tonner tanker and the petroleum companies desire to reduce their dependence on the canal because of the Middle East crisis.

The article discusses the continuing violence in the Middle East. It explores the conflict between the Israelis and the Arab fedayeen commandos that prompted offensives of strike. It also underlines the nomination of ex-Foreign Minister Golda Meir to rule Israel, following the sudden death of Primier Levi Eshkol by heart attack. It also higlights that fedayeen's attack outside the British consulates in Jerusalem in response to reports claiming Great Britain's intention to sell tanks to Israel.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including one regarding Governor George W. Romney, in the September 1967 issue, one on the Battle of Golan Heights between Syria and Israel, in the September 1, 1967 issue, and another on statistics, in the September 8, 1967 issue.

The article offers information on the raid by Israeli naval commandos at the headquarters of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Beirut, Lebanon. The raid, consisted of 60 commandos and paratroopers, assassinated three PLO leaders and destroyed several facilities. The raid was noted as one of the most striking raids that the Israelis undertook. According to the author, the raid may have happened the day after Arab guerillas attacked Israeli forces in Cyprus, but the planning began a month earlier, through agents of Mossad, the Israeli external-intelligence network.

Reports on the author's visit to Israel. Attack of Jerusalem by Arabs; Destruction of Christian shrines, churches, and monasteries; Actions taken by Arab soldiers; Increasing of Arab wages to be equal to Jewish wages.

Presents a perspective on the role of the Arabs in the Arab-Israeli conflict in the Middle East. Reasons for the sustained Arab hostility toward Israel; Response of the Arabs to the interference of the U.S. in the conflict; Assessment on the political attitude of the Arabs in terms of domestic and foreign affairs.

This section offers news briefs related to sports as of June 1967. The United States Auto Club (USAC) Rules Committee is considering the exclusion of the turbine car developed by automotive mechanic and speed-shop entrepreneur Anthony Granatelli from races. The River Fishermen's Association launched its Bag-A-Polluter program in relation to an 1888 U.S. federal law on pollution. An issue of the periodical "The New York Times" featured an article on the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in the previous issues including the artistic works by Thomas Hart Benton, the response by Syrian President Hafez Al-Assad on the invasion of Israeli forces in Syria and the nursing home services in the U.S.

The article reports on the October 1974 Israeli air attack to Arqub, the mountainous border region of southern Lebanon, after the Muslim observance of its Ramadan coincided with the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah. It mentions the recurrences of warfare in both countries and notes that the Israeli air attack in Arqub marked the 65th attack. Moreover, the Israeli assaults aim to keep the Palestinian guerillas off balance and to put pressure on policing these Palestinians.

An interview with Melvin Laird, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense, is presented. He believes that the strategic arms limitation is an opportunity from the agreement with the Soviet Union. Laird adds that communism is the trading edge of the Russian businessmen over American businessmen. He also mentions that the long-term peace could be achieved in the Middle East if the conflict in Palestine is settled.

The article presents an outlook for global economic and political situations in 1967. It discusses economic problems in Great Britain due to the expiration of wage restraints imposed under Prime Minister Harold Wilson's austerity program, and the crisis in the Middle East. It also discusses French President Charles de Gaulle's condemnation of Israel for starting the Middle East war, his efforts to make ties with the Arab bloc, and the investments being made by airlines in the hotel business.

The article discusses the domestic and foreign policies of U.S. President Lyndon Johnson. It is stated that the President averted a direct clash with Russia in the Middle East and scored major political benefits from the Israeli victory over the Arabs. There are demands from hospital administrators to expand medicare to pay for the costs of future hospital construction. The administration is also trying to tackle the labor union's anger over the government's anti-discrimination policy.

The article offers information on the 10th anniversary of the formation of Israel. It states that Israel has converted itself from unproductive semi-wildness to modern state, and has taken in 1.3 million immigrants. However, the country may face several problems in the future, including Israel will have to continue the heavy defense outlays, as Arab neighbors are growing stronger, and will get less financial aid from outside.

This article discusses issues and trends related to international relations. The U.S. and the United Nations are focused on bringing Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser to terms on the future of the Suez Canal and a truce in the Arab-Israeli conflict. There is a bright prospect for developing alternate sources of energy for Europe and also alternate routes to Suez Canal for transporting crude oil and these are expected to weaken the Arab influence on European economy. U.S. exports and imports grew at an annual rate of 18.6 billion dollars in 1956.

The article offers information on the Middle East conflict between Palestinian Arabs and Israel. It states that Palestinian militants are adamant about their demand for a homeland for Arabs, separate from Israel. It mentions that Yasir Arafat is the supreme commander of guerrilla organization, which takes the responsibility of continuous fight against Israel. The dispute arised due to the existence of two cultures Arab and Jewish claiming for same piece of land.

The article reports on the growing hostilities in the Middle East and the increasing death of civilians in various operations. It is stated that two Israeli planes dropped several bombs on a steel plant in Abu Zabal, Egypt, which killed 70 of the civilian workers. Another civilian casualty was at the Riem airport in Munich where two Jordanians and an Egyptian attacked with grenades and killed one Israeli and injured 11 others. It discusses the impact of these casualties on the U.S.

The article offers information on the conflict between the Lebanese army and the fedayeen, the Arab guerillas that operates mainly against Israel. It states that the conflict of Lebanese army and fedayeen was based on the volatile ethnic structure in Lebanon which causes Israel retaliation and the downfall of the government of Rashid Karami, head of Lebanon. Moreover, it mentions that the hopes of peace in the Middle East are considered to be little due to the intense fight along its borders.

The article focuses on the political and economic conditions in Syria. According to the biblical accounts, the country is considered as one of the most fertile land. However, it denotes the challenges faced by the country due to constant involvement with several battles, particularly the Arab-Israeli war. Moreover, the existence of extremism in the country is also mentioned.

The article focuses on the initiative of U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to negotiate the Arab-Israeli cease-fire. It notes that Kissinger has traveled to the Middle East to reduce the hostilities brought by the Arab-Israeli conflict and to ensure that Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and Israel will show up at the peace conference scheduled to convene on December 18, 1973 at Geneva, Switzerland. It also mentions that Israel will become increasingly fearful about the Geneva conference if Kissinger pressures Israel to remove some of its troops from the west bank.

The article reports on the attack of several Egyptian troops and the failure of Israeli intelligence to detect the war threats. It mentions that Arabian troops have attacked Israel before the celebration of Yom Kippur in Israel and cites the unpreparedness of Israeli intelligence in gathering information countering the attacks. Meanwhile, it denotes the preparation made by Egyptian Army by increasing the strength of its military along the Suez Canal. Furthermore, the disputes among the Israeli officials regarding the war, is also mentioned.

The article presents the views of King Hussein of Jordan on various political issues. On his proposal for a federated Jordan, he believed that the relationship between Jordanians and Palestinians are extremely strong and unbreakable. He is confident that the U.S. and the world would tolerate Israeli blackmail in terms of Israel's military position and the possibility of its use. He contends that Israel is not making any contribution toward peace, and he believes that the solution to the dispute is Israel's acceptance of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 242.

The article reports that as Israel is enjoying peace in the Suez Canal ceasefire and been freed from a threat of a confrontation with Russia, it is now in a situation more difficult to cope with than the threat of war. It notes that Israel is to seek foreign relations with its neighbors, but the Cabinet is divided on just what terms to offer. More than to its territorial and economic concerns, Israelis are anxious as 400,000 Arab citizens are doomed to second-class citizenship in a Jewish state.

The article focuses on the work and profile of General Reinhard Gehlen of the German Army. Gehlen who was the head of German military intelligence during the World War II has always been surrounded by controversies with the latest controversy being the content of his book "Der Dienst," (The Service). It further mentions that in his book Gehlen claims to have known about the creation of Berlin Wall, plans for the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia and the outbreak of the Arab-Israeli war.

The article analyzes the peace negotiations being done between Israel, and Egypt and Jordan, under the guidance of United Nations (UN) Mediator Gunnar Jarring. It is stated that, although Israel's parliament Knesset has endorsed the negotiations, it will be difficult to bring peace as parties to the talks have been antagonists for so long that they are more prone to nurse old grievances than to nurture new opportunities for peace.

The article focuses on the statement of Premier Levi Eshkol regarding the Israel's ties with West Germany delivered at the Knesset-House of Parliament in Jerusalem. Premier Eshkol notes how difficult for Israeli government to get connected with the said country due to horrible condition of several Jews during the Nazi regime. Furthermore, Eshkol notes the possible aid from the country in terms of defeating Arab enemies and economic development.

The article discusses the effects of the protest mounted by the Seafarers International Union against the decision of Egyptian dictator Gamal Abdel Nasser on barring the Suez Canal to all Israeli shipping and blacklisting all ships that traffic in Israeli ports. It states that the Union threw a picket line in Manhattan, New York City against the Egyptian passenger-freighter Cleopatra. It mentions that Nasser retaliated by banning U.S. ships as well until the strikers quit their picketing.

The article focuses on political and economic issues around the world. It is stated that the Soviet Union has given its support to United Nations (UN) to uphold peace in the Middle East. It is mentioned that the Arab-Israeli crisis will be immediately affected by the Soviet support of the UN. The British government's policy of breaking the country's inflation is continued by its new budget.

The article presents an international outlook for business in March 1954. It says that 1954 can be considered a year of conferences, which includes the 10th Inter-American Conference in Caracas, Venezuela. The author adds that no one can exclude the possibility of a renewal of Arab-Israel fighting or a civil war in Egypt, problems that could rich Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The improving outlook for Iran, the new French policy decisions on Indo-China and the new embargo list created by the British government are also discussed.

The article reports on cutback in oil production by Arab countries that is escalating the world oil crisis. It is informed that oil producers in Arab have decreased their oil production to put pressure on the U. S. and other consuming nations to accept Arab demands for a settlement with Israel. The cutback in Arab oil was estimated this week at 6.5-million bbl. per day

The article discusses the role of weapons manufacturers in France, Great Britain, Russia and the U.S. in the Arab-Israeli conflict in 1973. U.S.-based Raytheon Co. has supplied three types of missiles used by Israeli forces. British Aircraft Corp. has provided F-52 and F-53 interceptors to Saudi Arabia. France-based Dassault Mirage has supplied fighter bombers to Israel. INSET: Who supplies arms for the Mideast war.

The article reports on the strategies being done by Arab nations to boycott the Israeli economy. It describes the impact of Arab-Israeli tensions on international trade and business operations. With threats to refuse trade with Western companies involved with the Israeli state, some companies like Ford Motor Co. and Radio Corp. of America are being targeted by the said Arab boycott. According to the Arab Boycott Office commissioner-general Mohammed Mahjoub, almost all Japanese firms have decided to terminate deals with Israel.