Mr. Chairman. the situation in the Arab refugee camps in Lebanon. where terrorists are reportedly in control. is a matter of the utmost concern. The Israel delegation at the U.N. has properly protested that the UNRWA should not allow misuse of its relief grants and facilities by terrorist groups. and the U.S. delegation should also support that position. For too long the United States has been carrying a disproportionate share of the burden of financing the operations of UNRWA. The camps have been breeding grounds for hatred and have been used more recently as training areas for terrorists. The Arab States have steadfastly refused to allow the refugees to be resettled in accordance with the original UNRWA concept. preferring instead to keep the camps going as a source of political infection. In my view the United States should long since have indicated Its determination to cut down its contributions to UNRWA on a phased basis. and it should begin to do so now. In view of the recent reports of Palestinian terrorists being In actual control of most of the camps in Lebanon.
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Arab refugee camps are breeding grounds for hatred and training areas for terrorists.