Somehow or other. the work must be gotten off the ground. and it is necessary to make a start with what we have. As to Israels position in this matter. I believe that Israel will take a reasonable number of Arab refugees suitable for repatriation. giving due consideration to the danger to its security by a possible fifth column. Furthermore. it is estimated that as many as 100.000 former Arab refugees have. in one way or another. found their way back into Israel. While we are on that subject. let me say that Israel has also evidenced its willingness to negotiate compensation for Arab properties. notwithstanding Isr raels heavy counterclaims against the Arab States which have ejected 300.000 Jews since 1948. and have deprived them of their property. CV319 � Also Israel has alreadyrepatriated 25 to 30 thousand Arabs and in reuniting Arab families and by other means it is estimated as many as 100.000 former Arab refugees are now located in Israel. Obviously the resettlement of the Arab refugees and providing alternate oil supply routes is not a complete policy for the MidEast. but it is a key to unlock the door. It represents * an initiative upon which the other elements of a policy even if more important can be built: The other elements of this policy should include the following: First. A clear guarantee of MidEast borders against direct or indirect aggression. preferably under U.N. auspices implemented by a U.N. peace maintenance force.
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