New York, NY, July 27, 1995...The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today called on the Indonesian government to allow the Israeli archery team to participate in the world championship competition under its own name and flag. The international competition is scheduled to open August 1 in Jakarta.

"We are shocked at reports that... the Indonesian government has apparently demanded that Israel compete under a pseudonym," Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director wrote to" Indonesian President Suharto. Invited by the International Archery Federation, "the Israeli team has every right to openly compete under its own name and banner," Foxman said.

In asking for President Suharto's response Foxman added, "It is inexplicable that in these days of growing reconciliations between Israel and her Muslim neighbors, Israel is once again being treated as a pariah."

ADL also urged James Easton, Chairman of the International Archery Federation "to resolve this issue so that Israel is permitted to fully participate in the championship."

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