Only a short while ago. the prospects were bright for an early peace between Israel and Jordan. and possibly also with other Arab states. The recent meeting of the Arab League in Cairo has banned all peace negotiations with Israel and has reasserted its old policy of open hostility toward the Jewish state. Coupling this unmistakable threat to the future existence of Israel with tha continuing shipments by Great Britain of arms to the Arab states. and at the same time denying such arms to Israelit is easy to see why Israel feels that its security is threatened and why it must divert its meager funds to koep up with the arms race in the Near East. instead of using these funds for building homes for the immigrants. purchasing food and machinery. and setting its economy on a solid foundation. The United States is vitally interested In the maintenance of a lasting peace in the Near East. Feverish preparations by the Arab states to renew their hostilities against Israel and their sabotage of all peace efforts on the part of Israel constitute a serious threat not only to the future of the Jewish state. but also to the peace of this entire area which is of such strategic importance to our country.
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