A Letter from Shmuel B'ari to Ilyas Kusa, November 1962

Dated November 8, 1962, this printed letter in English was sent from Shmuel B'ari, the Editorial Secretary of New Outlook magazine, to Ilyas Kusa requesting his answers for several questions that will be published as part of a symposium on the Palestinians of the 1948 Occupied Territory. The enclosed questions are: What do you think has been the most significant change in the situation of the Arab community since the establishment of Israel? What is the most important problem facing the Arab community? How, if at all, are Arab writers and other artists affected by the Jewish society? what are the chances of preserving Arabic culture and language in Israel, and how? Do you think Arabs should join Jewish political parties or establish their own? And Should conscription be extended equally to all citizens including Arabs?