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Libya backs PLO as Lebanon conflict weakens its grip
U S officials say the Palestine Liberation Organization is in decline amid Lebanon's civil war. Direct talks with the PLO over evacuating Americans from Beirut did not aim to shift the Arab Israel dispute. Libya stands as the sole strong outside supporter for Yasir Arafat, while Jordan's influence grows. Israel opposes direct U S PLO contact despite potential peace prospects.
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