Some of us in the AJCongress mission saw these people crossing over the Allenby Bridge into Jericho carrying their pots and pans. beds and sofas. clothing and chickens into Jordanian territory. Many thousands have already returned. Finally. there are those who were dislocated by the way in 1948an estimated 400.000 persons who remain without permanent homes because the Arab countries in which they found themselves were content to let them remain as "refugees" rather than help them begin life anew as citizens. By far the most serious aspect of the Arab problem facing Israel is in the Gaza strip. where some 300.000 homeless Arab men. women and children have been fed a diet of hatred and vengeance against Israel since In the beach camp for displaced Arabs in Gaza. the coffee we were served and the surface hospitality accorded us did not hide the resentment simmering beneath. Indeed. the twentyyearold Arab who acted as my interpreter took leave of me after warm handshakes and expressions of friendship with the words. "I hope to see you in Palestine with Ahmed Shukairyt" Shukairy. demogogic leader of the Palestine Liberation Army. has sworn the destruction of Israel.
Identified stereotypes
Arabs are portrayed as being fed a diet of hatred and vengeance against Israel.