Those detained included two American activists with the International Solidarity Movement, a pro-Palestinian group.

The real estate fair was criticized by pro-Palestinian groups and by Amnesty International.

The pro-Palestinian group say the pro-Israelis started the conflict by calling them terrorists and using epithets such as "camel jockey."

Several pro-Palestinian groups have planned a large-scale rally and march outside the White House for April 20.

I note that the pro-Palestinian groups such as PSC have failed to shift with the world politic of the region.

Jewish leaders on campus accuse the pro-Palestinian groups of using scare tactics and intimidation.

But students on both sides say the pro-Palestinian groups have attracted more attention with louder, more persistent appeals.

When the current intifada began in the fall of 2000, pro-Palestinian groups began staging war-crimes tribunals and other events to demonstrate against Israel.

The pro-Palestinian groups recognize that divestment may be a tough sell.

Mr. Mulcahy confirmed yesterday the involvement of the pro-Palestinian group, but said the two organizations had separate agendas.