To the Editors of The Crimson:

Errol Louis' explanation of the vehemently anti-Israel views of Amilcar cabral ("Too Close For Comfort", 12/2/83) is curious indeed. In 1965, according to Louis, Cabral lauded "all that the sons of Palestine" were doing to "liberate their country." Mr. Louis calls this "authentic disgust at Israeli policies towards Palestinians in the occupied territories."

This interpretation of Cabral's views is Judicrous for one very simple reason in 1965, there were no "occupied territories"! Israel gained control of the West Bank in 1967. It is clear, then, that Mr. Cabral was not expressing his disgust with Israeli policy but rather his hopes for the liquidation of the Jewish State.

Historical distortions such as this make me seriously question the validity of Mr. Louis' essay. Jonathan David '84