A new report on the shooting deaths of 13 Arabs by Israeli police during October 2000 riots evoked more disenchantment than drama in the Arab community.
Israel´s targeted killing of Palestinian terrorist leaders has led some to wonder whether the Bush administration´s "road map" peace plan, which envisions an end to terrorism and a Palestinian state, is still viable.
As Congress reconvenes, Jewish groups are urging lawmakers to renew their commitment to peace in Israel, especially after a summer of bloodshed that has stalled the "road map" peace plan.