In Israel things are beginning to change. On February 16, over 20,000
people demonstrated for peace. The demonstration was addressed by both
Israeli and Palestinian speakers. What was even more significant was
the presence of a delegation of the approximately 250 Israeli soldiers
(including officers) who have refused to serve in the West Bank and
Gaza. More than 400 Israeli soldiers have refused to serve in the
Palestinian territories, and the number is growing daily. One opinion
poll has revealed that 31% of the Israeli population supports these
protesting soldiers.
Israel is now using its full might to oust Arafat and drown the
Palestinian uprising in blood. On Friday, March 29: Israel launched an
all-out drive against the Palestinian areas, smashing into Yasser
Arafat's West Bank base, killing seven Palestinians, arresting more
than 70 and unleashing a new wave of blood and destruction.