For example. Iraq. in the Tigris and Euphrates Valleys. has a tremendous potential in that respect. Once the way is cleared for the United Nations in the Gaza Strip. it could undertake to break the logjam -by seeking resettlement projects through agreements with nations having the capacity to absorb immigrants. That is the same plan which worked satisfactorily in resettling the displaced persons in Europe beginning in 1948. The U. N. resolution passed Friday last already contemplates such independent U. N. activity to resettle the PalestineArab refugees. In that way. at long last. it would be possible to resettle the unhappy and unfortunate ArabPalestine refugees. Also the U. N. could then open negotiations with Israel for compensation to these PalestineArab refugees for property left in Israel. and for some repatriation within Israel for those of them who sincerely wish it. with due and careful consideration to the requirements of Israels security and the reuniting of families. I might say in this connection that the Government of Israel has already shown its receptivity to that kind of negotiation. There is also involved in the compensation question consideration for the losses sustained by those of Jewish faith who emigrated to Israel following their expulsion by Arab States. including Egypt. Iran. and Yemen. and the persecution they endured. including the appropriation of their property there without any compensation. An essential element of our Mideast policy is what we are to do about economic and technical assistance programs for the whole Middle East. and how we can best bring to bear our resources in a peaceful way as an element of our policy of seeking area stability and peace.
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