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Show Son Released From Captivity The Salt Lake Tribune A15 Sunday, November 27, 1983 Israeli Family Alters Image of PLO f M r By Marcus Eliason Associated Press Writer TEL AVIV, Israel Shemaryahu and Zipora Hazan, like most average Israelis, used to think of Palestinian guerrillas as murdering terrorists and little more. But their sons 15 months in Palestinian captivity changed their minds. We know now that they are human beings, just like any other human beings, says Mrs. Kazan. Since this thing happened, Im more aware that there is a Palestinian problem and it cannot be swept under the carpet," says her husband. For the Hazans, who grew up in awe of Menachem Begin and were ' adherents of his nationalist doctrines, such talk represents a profound change of consciousness. Provoked Reactions Their remarks, in an interview Friday night on Israel Television, provoked strong reactions. They were swamped with phone calls, mostly from people I dont know who said they Identified with us, said Shemaryahu Hazan. Their son Raphael (Rafi), 21, was captured with seven other Israeli soldiers by Palestinian guerrillas in Lebanon in September 1982. Rafi and five of the soldiers came home Thursday in exchange for some 4,600 Palestinian captives. Because of their the Israelis captivity, the whole image we had, and which Rafi had, changed completely. We were always being told that they the Palestinians are murderers, terrorists. Thats what our leadership was always calling them. But it simply isnt true. Not as far as these six boys were concerned, at any rate, said Mrs. Hazan. Revile the PLO i Years of terrorism, hijackings and massacres of civilian hostages have taught most Israelis to revile the PLO, and the prisoner exchange is unlikely to have any lasting impact on that perception. The Hazans first step toward their change of mind was a meeting with Aharon Ahiaz, an Israeli pilot who was captured by the Palestine Liberation Organization in 1982 and released after three months. Ahiaz painted a very rosy picture of them the guerrillas. It was hard for us to digest it, said Mrs, Hazan. Here everybody shouts, Murderers! Terrorists! And they were holding our boys! Ahiaz really set our hearts a bit at ease. We know theyre human beings just like any other human beings. Raphaels letters, saying he and his comrades were being well treated, bore out Ahiaz words, she said. The Hazans bought a video recorder so that they could watch over and over the interviews conducted by foreign TV networks with the prisoners. Hazan, a carpenter who immigrated here from Turkey in 1942, said that for years he tended to accept the official line laid down by the lata Golda Meir which held that there is no such thing as a Palestinian people. Must Have Rights Today, he says, he believes there is a Palestinian people which must be given its rights. I dont know how their problem can be solved, and I dont know whether it is Israel which has to solve it. But it has to be settled around the negotiating table, he said in an interview with The Associated Press. We used to think that if we had an enemy threatening us, we must rise up and kill him and that way we solve our problem, he said. "Today I realize that we cannot go on living on our sword forever." now that LOW OH CASHs BUYING NOW. Silver Diamonds. Gold Nothing Ernkmmm Bemuig Like' GmM Karat Gold Chains & Charms Gold Coins ff NOW LAY-AWA- Y FOR CHRISTMAS. (AV (Gift certificates available) We accept Visa & Master Charge. . Cash for your Old Rings, Pendants, Chains, Silverware, Coins Pre 64 and anything marked Sterling Silver, Highest Prices Paid In Business Since 1964 With Two Locations To Serve You. Gold Jewelry Is sold by weight. All VjSl & Precious Metals of Utah SALT LAKE AREA BOUNTIFUL AREA 325 South Main Street 10 South Main 355-231- 282-106- 8 8 a.m.-- 7 Mon.-Sa- t. Mon.-Sa- t. p.m. 0 10 p.m. a.m.-S:3- 0 S, U-- r y : -"I 9 to. t-- : Because nothing In his wardrobe d is as versatile. For year-roun- wear-abilit- dress up a casual without sacrificing comfort. evening, business Or for a change-of-pac- e look in the classic tradition. This, To from Greif, in a wrinkle-resista- world-clas- s hopsack weave, is also a traveler. Now, Isnt that a lot to get i n 1 ' t y. m in ' - r MavH -- at,&m . rn L- ' - f h N- - L" IIPIMI ft v o y ! Ji n f r '. . - & .Y-; 5 v 4k 'r M, A v, v; "jV. ''' . j ytS'w ,r " p, ',.v " t: ' t-- y O If I -- ' i- c vt?J jts - f s Jf ',4 ft ' , ?, ' 4f - 1 nordstrom Crossroads Plaza. Fashion Place and Ogden City Mall. In Utah, call toll free 4 N in surrounding states A Shipping charge on ail mailphone orders. y. jm |
