The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations reacted strongly to the American demand for an Israeli withdrawal. Calling it \"unrestrained\" and \"offensive to common sense,\" the organization\'s statement wrote, \"The demand for a withdrawal is a blow to Israel\'s right to self-defense.\"

Polls continue to show overwhelming support in the Israeli public for the IDF\'s actions in Area A. A survey in Yediot Acharonot today shows that 68% of Israelis feel that the American pressures on this matter must be rejected.