This interview was held in New York. Whether in London or in New York. the Arab story was always the same. The demand was that substantial recognition of rights and recompense for their lands must be given the Arab refugees. It was asserted that this might either be by reentry into Israel on the former or substantially equivalent lands. or by outright purchase of the property occupied by the citizens of Israel. As nearly as I can understand the contentions of the Government of Israel. it is that most of these lands were voluntarily abandoned but that the Government stands ready. and has announced that it stands ready. to recognize the rights of the refugees practically in the terms demanded by the Arab governments. Since it is the contention of the Arab governments that these demands have been refused. we find ourselves immersed in that smog to which I referred earlier. This smog must be cleared away.
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