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

Dated November 11, 1962, this printed letter in English was sent from Ilyas Kusa to Shmuel B'ari, the Editorial Secretary of New Outlook magazine, with the answers to B'ari's questions in a previous letter. Kusa answers the following questions, 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?