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Voices of Dissension, Voices of Hypocrisy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Colbert (202) 833-0020

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 22, 1998 - The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) views with enthusiasm the warm embrace that Prime Minister Netanyahu has received from his longtime friends and allies in various Christian organizations. They understand, and have always understood, the importance of Israel to the United States and to the democratic principles that we value. It was appropriate and correct for the Prime Minister to meet with those who have been his most vociferous supporters.

At the same time, JINSA is dismayed by the statements made by leaders of three major Jewish organizations (Anti-Defamation League, American Jewish Committee, and the American Jewish Congress) condemning Prime Minister Netanyahu for meeting with members of Christian organizations.

"We do not understand their reasoning," said Tom Neumann, Executive Director of JINSA. "These same leaders encourage the Prime Minister of Israel to meet with Yasir Arafat, the leader of an organization whose covenant still calls for the destruction of the State of Israel, while criticizing him for meeting with Christian organizations that have long been proponents of a strong and secure Israel."

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