The tough question is whether we'd force Israel back to 4 June borders if the Arabs accepted terms that amounted to an honest peace settlement.

"They cannot force Israel to pull out from south Lebanon, therefore giving Syria the pretext to remain where it is now."

Quite simple, they can either ask or they can force Israel to the negotiating table.

Such a conference, it was argued, would have the necessary authority to force Israel into conceding a "land for peace" formula.

Eisenhower forced Israel, the UK, and France to end their invasion of Egypt during the Suez Crisis of 1956.

Many Israeli officials suspect that the United States has negotiated some sort of secret agreement with Syria designed to force Israel into a trap.

Mrs. Ashrawi denies that she and other delegates received P.L.O. posts to force Israel into speaking to the organization.

It will not force Israel.

In fact, Palestinians may fight more fiercely if they feel their terror has forced Israel into a new ghetto.

Without firing a shot, they could force Israel into the mobilizations that cripple its economy.