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peace in the speech
response by Premier
Menachem Begin of Israel before a packed Knesset Sunday. Both
leaders refrained from emphasizing those points of disagreement
most painful to the other.
The core of Sadat’s hour-long address in Arabic was Egypt’s
readiness for full recognition o(Israel as a legitimate sovereign state
in the Middle East. Begin, who spoke for 46 minutes in Hebrew, call
ed for a peace treaty, normal diplomatic relations and open frontiers
between Israel and Egypt allowing their peoples to move freely
between the two countries.
Although Sadat reiterated his oft-repeated call for complete
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In protest of a visions attack by the Syrian ambassador
on Anwar Sadat’s trip to Jerusalem, the Egyptian am
bassador walked out of the U.N. Can oral Assembly Tues
day.
Meanwhile Sadat was a hers at home in Cairo and the
Israeli government was reported to be ‘’rethinking” its
poeitiea for a peace treaty negotiation.
Sadat's 'peace'
by Lisa Qeldbart
Local reaction to this week’s
historic visit to Israel by Egypt’s
President Anwar Sadat was
enthusiastic and optimistic. Ac
cording to many Atlantans, it is
a time to look forward to the
chances of peace in the Middle
East.
Atlanta Mayor Maynard
Jackson’s reaction reflects the
mood of optimism which seems
to prevail.
“It was an occasion of
greatness, graciousness and
courage displayed by both
leaders of nations which hunger
for peace and respect. The hopes
of the world justifiably are lifted
in this dramatic new beginning,”
Mayor Jackson said.
Mayor Jackson also added
that he plans to visit Israel again
soon.
“I look forward to a return
visit to Israel someday during
my second term of office. And
my prayer is that my wife,
Valerie, and I will be able at that
time to visit a nation whose pas
sion for peace will have been
realized,” Jackson aaid.
Most Jewish people in Atlanta
seemed to be elated and en-
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman’s feel
ings were typical.
"My reaction is one of
euphoria. It is a tremendous and
awesome event and only good
can come from it. Peace may be
slow but it awakens hope. What
was done was very profound and
I think that cynicism and
despair took the back seat to
hope and optimism,” Rabbi Feld-
See Atlanta, Page 26.
thdrawal by Israel from the occupied Arab territories including
'' ” and its recognition of the right of the Palestinians
• own Piste, he didnot mention the Palestine Libers-
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Begin.'while affirming Israel’s “eternal undisputed rights,” did not
prefer to any areas that Israel would never give up, not even East
Jerusalem, but emphasized Israel’s commitment to free access to the
holy places.
The unprecedented appearance by the Egyptian loader before
Israel’s parliament and all the pomp and ceremony occasioned by
such a momentous event was broadcast and televised world-wide via
satellite. When Sadat arrived at the Knesset he laid a wreath at the
eternal light memorial to fallen Jewish soldiers everywhere. His en
try into the chamber was greeted by a trumpet fanfare and a warm
standing ovation by the assembled Knesset members and guests.
“Today I announce and declare that we welcome you, we are ready to
*«ccept you and live with you under a permanent peace,” Sadat
proclaimed from the Knesset podium.
Early in his address, the Egyptian leader stressed that he did not
come to Jerusalem to negotiate a separate peace between Israel and
Egypt because a separate peace would not lead to permanent peace
in the area. He said he did not come to achieve an agreement to ter
minate the state of war between the two nations nor does he seek
another disengagement either in the Sinai, the Golan Heights, or the
West Bank. “I came to you today on solid ground to shape a new life
See Hooray!, Page 26.
Door Mr. President. , A S*.* *\v
On boh a 11 of ths Gov moment of Isrool I hevo the honour
to entend to row our cordial invitation to coam to ferusalam and
to vlsH our country.
Your Excellency's readiness to undertake such a visit
as expressed to the People’s Council of Caret. has been nflMl d®
here with deep and positive interest, as has
that you would wish to '*"• como here on Thursday,
the fcaesa*- .... , mtMld be beck from London by Wednesday
dhd greet you upon your arrival.
May I assure you. Mr. President, that the Parliament, the
Government and the people of Israel, will reeat ve you with me pact
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Menachem be+ln
The Invitation that started It all
| In Jerusalem, Prime Minister Begin hands over to U.S. Ambassador Samuel Lewis the formal Invitation, shewn right.
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