The committee has added two sections to this resolution which warrant some discussion. Section 4 earmarks funds for five programs. three of which are directly related to continuing peace negotiations in the Middle East. The other two items are humanitarian in nature: One provides an additional $15 million for war relief efforts in Cyprus. and we are recommending $10 million for resettlement costs for the increased number of Soviet refugees going to Israel. The committee is recommending $150 million in supporting assistance for Israel. an equal amount for Egypt. and $25 million for a Middle East special requirements fund. It is expected that this last item is for Syria. contingent upon that countrys actions in regard to the emigration of some 4.000 Jews residing there. Authorizations for these items are included at higher levels in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1974. We have dealt with them separately. since rnder the existing continuing resolution they could not be funded.
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