Perhaps a permanent structure for peace in the Middle East will not come until there has been a series of de facto working agreements between Arab and Jew. In any event. I think an overall political settlement is impossible until these smaller steps have been taken. I urge that all parties concerned look at the refugee problem in these terms. For my own part. I will support an increase in the U.S. contribution to UNRWA relief activities if Israel and the Arab countries show good will in the treatment of the refugees. As I said. the next few months will be critical to the future of the Middle East.
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