
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, July 11, 1990                   TAG: 9007110404
SECTION: EDITORIAL                    PAGE: A-6   EDITION: METRO 
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OPPOSE IMMIGRATION, OPPOSE ISRAEL

WHOEVER seeks to get rid of the Jewish reality in the Middle East has grounds for being opposed to immigration.

Immigration is Zionism's true victory, and all that Israel signifies. Immigration will strengthen Israel. A strong Israel will bring greater stability and security to the Middle East.

Those who (Arabs) do not want a stronger Israel and toy with the illusion that they can liquidate Israel are opposed to immigration.

The question is whether it is possible to talk about peace with those who are dead set against immigration. For Israel, opposing immigration is tantamount to opposing Israel's very existence.

The United States and Europe should clarify this to the Arabs who want to appear as moderates. The Arab battle against immigration attests to unassailable extremism in their attitude toward Israel.

A.W. FINESTONE\ CLIFTON FORGE

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