Jewish groups in the United States have expressed outrage at a new book by Jimmy Carter in which he compares Israel's treatment of Palestinians to South Africa's apartheid system.
Mr Carter, a former United States president, argues in his book, 'Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid', that the comparison could undermine the perception of Israel's legitimacy.
Michael Jacobs, managing editor of the Atlanta Jewish Times, said Mr Carter's assertion that US debate on the Middle East has been stifled by a pro-Jewish lobby is aimed at causing America's evangelical community to question support for Israel.
Carter, who is 82-years-old, said he was 'completely at ease' with the book, and that its title was deliberately provocative.
