peace process

Bayard Rustin’s Delegation Visit to Israel Supporting Peace and Condemning PLO

Telegram documenting a visit to Israel by a delegation of Black U.S. civil rights and labor leaders, including Bayard Rustin. The delegation publicly supported Israel and condemned the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), with Rustin stating that claims of widespread U.S. support for the PLO were “disturbing the peace process.” The group received positive media coverage in Israel for their stance.