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Israel's Government Defies Its
O pponents o Position in Korea

Five to One

Arab States' Pro-U.S. Korean
Stand Rebukes Egypt's Action

LAKE SUCCESS, (JTA)—Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia and
Yemen joined Lebanon in sending a non-committal reply to the
- United Nations in support of the Security Council resolution of
June 25 which called for a cease-fire in Korea and ordered the
North Koreans to halt their invasion of South Korea.
The replies do not specifically mention the Security Coun-
cil's resolution of June 27 which. calls on members of the. UN
"to furnish such assistance to the Republic of Korea as may be
_ necessary to repell armed attack and to restore international
peace and security in the area."
This action on the part of the five members of the Arab
League virtually expresses disapproval of the stand taken by
Egypt in abstaining from support of the Security Council reso-
lution on aid to. Korea. A reported Saudi Arabian note to Cairo
was understood to stress that Egypt's decision ran "counter to
Saudi Arabian policy."
It was reported from Cairo that Egypt is disappointed over
the guarded resolutions of the other Arab states. The most in-
fluential newspapers in Cairorepresenting both the . Wafd
Party and the more conservative political forces=have expressed
surprise and chagrin at the 'action. of the cithei Arab League
members and criticized them for failing to demonstrate pan-
' Arab solidarity.

JERUSALEM, (JTA)—The Israel Parliament upheld the Cabinet's de.
cision to support the United Nations Security Council resolution calling for aid
to South Kor6.
In one of the tensest moments since the inception of the Jewish state, and
following an exceedingly acrimonious debate, the Knesset adopted a vote of con.
fidence by 68 to 20, with eight abstentions. Previously, a Mapam motion • for a.
vote of no confidence was defeated by 79 to 19, with the right-wing Herut refus4
ing to join the left-wing Socialists despite its own opposition to the government.
The debate was closed for the government by Premier David Ben Gurion
who declared that the threat of war has not yet passed, but "has been decreased by
the action of the United Nations." He called the Security Council's action the
"greatest blow against aggression" since the last World War.

`Stand as World Citizens Great Strengthened' Ben Gurion
"Our stand as world citizens has been greatly strengthened by the govern-
ment's decision," he insisted, adding that it was only from this point of view that
the government made its decision. "Israel," he said, "faces .a tremendous moral
problem: World peace and peace Tor Israel, or aggression. We are a small
nation, but we have to stand on our own, unbiased and unbsibed."
The Premier's speech was punctuated by shouts of "untrue, lie" from the
left-wing benches. The Speaker of the House was forced to call several members
to order during the course of the speech.
In presenting the Government's

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Reds Are All Alike

But Communists in Israel
Attract Little Attention

Lie Briefs Korean Aide: Before leav-

ing for Korea, Col. ALFRED G. KATZ1N (left), of the Union

of South Africa, is shown receiving last minute instructions

from United Nations Secretary General Trygvie Lie, at UN
headquarters at Lake Success, New York. Col. Katzin will act
- as Mr. Lie's personal representative during his stay in the
Communist-invaded Republic.

JERUSALEM, (JTA)—Communist dem-
onstrations against the Israel government's
stand on Korea were '&11 - iii Jerusalem,
Tel Aviv and Haifa.
In this city some 50 persons marched
through the streets carrying Hebrew and
English banners reading: "Hands Off Ko-
rea," "We Want Peace" and "End Ameri-
can Aggression." The demonstrators at-
tracted little attention.
In Tel Aviv several hundred Communists
carried banners reading: "Israel for the Is-
raelis, Korea for the Koreans." They held a
meeting near the American counsulate
which was addressed by a speaker who con-
demned American intervention in Korea.
The left-wing Socialist Mapam Party has
called 50 mass meetings in various parts of ,
Israel to protest against the Israel Govern-
ment's decision to support the UN Security
Council resolution on Korea. The main slo-
gan of the rallies is : "Hands Off Korea."
The United States Embassy here an-
nounced that all American Air --.Force re-
serve pilots must report to the air attache
at the embassy within 72 hours.

resolution to the Knesset, Foreign Min-
ister Moshe Sharett emphasized that
Israel has always maintained a policy,
of non-identification with either bloc in
the cold war. However, preservation of
peace is the cardinal principle - of Is.
*Mel's foreign policy and it has sup ► ,
ported the UN as the main instrument
for the . realization of this aim.

Mr. Sharett . stressed that the principle
of non-identification still stands.

Israel Explains Stand to Soviet

TEL AVIV, (JTA) — Important confer-
ences of top-ranking Israel diplomats
from several countries are -taking place
here under the chairmanship of Foreign
Minister Moshe Sharett. The conferences
are of special importance as a result of the
stand taken 'by Israel on the conflict in.
Korea.
Mordecai Namir, Israel's Minister to
Moscow, has received specific instructions
from the Foreign Office here which he will
convey to the Kremlin if, and when, re.
quir ed.
Immediately after the Israel Cabinet
had adopted its decision to support the UN
Security Council resolution on Korea, im-
portant officials of the Israel Foreign Of-
fice visited the Soviet Minister in Tel Aviv
and explained to him the Cabinet's stand.

Personality Sketch of Col. Katzin on Page 16

UN Flag in Korea:

After the UN *uri-
. ly Council authorized use of the UN flag in Korea, Secretary
General TRYGVE LIE (right) hands over the banner at Lake
Success, N. Y., to WARREN R. AUSTIN, chief U. S. delegate.
This banner will fly alongside those of the U. S. and other
-countries that have pooled their forces against the North
Korean Reds. The Blue and White UN Flag that was sent
- to - Gen. Douglas MacArthur has an interesting history. It
first flew over _headquarters at the late Count Folke Berna-
dotte, assasinated UN Mediator, in Palestine. Later it was
displayed over Palestinian quarters of Count Bernadotte's
successor, Dr. Ralph Bunche, who personally brought it back
to Lake Success to Mr. Lie. --International Soun•dphotos

Lesson in Modern Agriculture:

Recent newcomers to Is.

rael settled on a farm colony in Galilee with the aid of Uhited.Jewish Appeal receive their
first instruction in modern agricultural methods. Israel's immigrants are eager to learn as
they remake their lives in the Jewish homeland with the support of American Jewry.

