Syria's Attack Minimized; New Aims for Peace Britain Continues to Send Tanks to Egypt; Boycott by Arabs Discussed by Dutch (Continued from Page 1) . Syria's call for expulsion and for economic sanctions against Israel will not find the echo in the Council which the Arab bloc anticipates. Especial- ly is this so, since the composi- tion of the Council changes on January 1, with Yugoslavia taking Turkey's place, Cuba re- placing Brazil, and Australia taking over New Zealand's r-L– _place.. At present, Marshall Tito of Yugoslavia is off to try to induce Egyptian leaders in Cairo to talk peace with Israel. It is there- fore assumed that Tito's repre- sentative on the Security Coun- cil is not likely to take a "tough" line against Israel here. Cuba, another of the new Council members, is a member of the Latin American bloc which is often sympathetic to .Israel. Australia's stand on Israel is likely to resemble New Zea- land's — a moderate viewpoint that does not overlook Israel's cause as against the Arab states. The Syrian wish for Israel's expulsion thus . remains an empty proposal unless a member of the f Council sponsors a resolution to put it up for formal discussion. The Syrians had asked the So- viet Union to sponsor the resolu- tion but were turned down. The USSR's A. A. Sobelev did tell the Council that Syria's resolu- tion should be given attention— but that was lip service to ap- . pease the Arab bloc; it is not believed the USSR will go near- ly as far in condemning Israel as the Syrians would like. 151 British Tanks Sent From Belgium to Egypt BRUSSELS (J T A) — T h e Egyptian freighter "Sai Kahira," which sailed from Antwerp last week, carried 51 reconditioned British Valentine tanks. Earlier reports were to the effect that the vessel had been loaded with 15 tanks. It is understood here that a total of 359 Valentines had been imported here from Britain for "reconditioning," and that 151 of these tanks have al- ready been shipped to Egypt. Herut Demonstrates Against Minister Sharett JERUSALEM (JTA) — Mem- bers of the right-wing Herut Party here staged a demonstra- tion in front of the offices of the Foreign Ministry where, at the time, Foreign Minister Moshe :Sharett met with the Cabinet to 'report on the world political situation as seen by him follow- `ling his recent trip abroad. The demonstrators carried urn- brellas bearing such inscriptions as "Traitor!" "Munich," and "We :don't want another Auschwitz." Strong police detachments dis- persed the demonstrators. There were no arrests. Dutch Parliament Hears Arab-Israel Report states and no state of war exists, Dr. Lun asserted. Liberal and Catholic Socialist deputies later joined in the expression of warmth toward Israel, and urged that the Government make an official statement with respect to the Arab boycott attempts. Hammarskjold to Seek Middle East Settlement NEW YORK (JTA) — New moves to seek a definitive solu- tion to the problems besetting the Middle East were under way this week, as fast-moving de- velopments centering around the beleaguered State of Israel, hemmed in by the emnity of its Arab neighbors, led to increas- ing recognition of the necessity for an accord. United Nations Security Coun- cil General Dag Hammarskj old announced he would visit Tel Aviv, Cairo, Beirut and the capi- tals of the other Arab states, as part of a two-month tour. Mr. Hammarskjold while not specifi- cally visiting the Middle East on a peace talk mission, will attempt to use his good offices with the governments of that area to effect some kind of a rapproachment between the con- flicting countries. The United States, Britain and France were conferring on the wording of a resolution to be proposed to the UN Security Council, which is now consider- ing Syria's complaint against Israel in connection with the battle at Lake Tiberias on Dec. 11. Syria, which had demanded that Israel be censured, ousted from the United Nations and have economic sanctions levied against her, cannot submit her own resolution formally, since she is not a member of the Council. Counteracting the Syrian re- quest, Ambassador Eban asked the Security Council "to take effective action against the "ag- gressive Syrian encroachments" on Israel territory and submitted documents proving that Syrian military authorities issued orders to fire upon Israeli fishermen and to regard Lake Tiberias as "Syrian territory." Under the armistice agreement, all of Lake Tiberias is included in Israel territory, plus an eleven-yard strip of land on the side border- ing Syria. Before the meeting opened, Mr. Eban circulated among the members of the Council a sheaf of documents captured by Israel during the December 11 raid showing that the Sy- rian high command had de- liberately ordered violation e the armistice agreement by or- dering its troops to fire on Israel shipping on the north- eastern corner of the lake, which is wholly within Israel territory. Later, Mr. Eban un- derscored a point to the effect that Mr. Shukairy did not deny the authenticity of the documents but instead shouted his insistence that "Israel has no frontiers." AMSTERDAM (JTA) — Hol- land, which was among the na- tions responsible for the survival of Israel as a member of the The captured documents in- United' Nations, stands complete- cluded orders issued by Shuquat ly aloof from the tendency of Shukeir, Chief of Staff of the the Arab states to deny Israel's Syrian Army, on March 14, 1954 existence, Dutch Foreign Minis- claiming that "Syrian territorial ter Dr. Lun told the second waters in Lake Tiberias should chamber of the Dutch Parlia- be regarded (extending) 250 ment. He declared that Israel meters (850 feet) from shore." and the Arabs were both re- He ordered that "fire should be sponsible for border incidents, opened on Israel vessels enter- but Israel has sometimes gone ing this limit." too far in its retaliation for Arab Mr. Eban pointed out that incursions. the very report submitted by Referring to the list of ques- Gen. Burns "confirms that Is- tions received by Dutch busi- rael has proposed and Syria nessmen from an Arab boycott has rejected proposals for an committee in Damascus,. request- agreement which would en- ing information as to their busi- able the question of "fishing ness dealings with Israel and rights" on the lake to be whether they employ Jewish settled peacefully. The Israel personnel, Dr. Lun said that delegate noted that Gen. Burns Holland would not be intimi- himself "makes it extremely dated by the boycott. There is clear that we are speaking no legal principle for the boy- here of Israeli territory, and cott, since there is an armistice of Israeli waters." He chal- between Israel and the Arab lenged Mr. Shukairy's refer- • D 24—DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, December 30, 1955 ence to "Syrian territtorial waters in the Lake of Tib- erias" as an "astoundingly im- pudent expression" and as a "fantastic claim." While Mr. Shukairy squirmed and refused to discuss "unim- portant" matters such as terri- torial demarcation, Mr. Eban drove home a number of times that Syria's entire case rests on the suppostion that it can un- ilaterally violate the Syrian- Israel armistice agreement. On his own behalf, Mr. Eban asked "that the Security Council will include in its resolution a clear injunction to Syria to avoid in- terference with Israeli activities on the lake and in Israeli terri- tory surrounding the Lake; and also a clear statement forbidding Syria from exercising illicit con- trols on Lake Tiberias on its shores or indeed on any single inch of territory beyond the border defined by the general armistice agreement between Is- rael and Syria." Burns' Report Places Blame for Raid on Israel bate here by Ismet Inonu, leader of the opposition Republican Party and former President of Turkey. Mr. Inonu charged that the error of the Menderes policy was exemplified by his encour- agement of one side "by promis- ing to rush to its frontiers just when Arab-Israel relations have worsened and when a peaceful - solution to the problem is sought." He also charged that Turkey had assumed too many commitments in connection with the Baghdad Pact. Mr. Inonu's reference to en- couragement of one side was in- tended as criticism of statements attributed to the Premier during a recent tour, especially when he told Jordan's Arab Legion that it should not be surprised "if Turkish troops come to its aid in the event of a war." Mr. Menderes who had earlier re- Belgians Say They Are a f f i r m e d his intention to Powerless to Halt Arms strengthen the Baghdad Pact and BRUSSELS (JTA) — Belgian Turkey's policy of friendship authorities have continued to with the Arab states, was given maintain that since the British a strong vote of confidence by surplus arrives in their country the Parliament. marked "goods in transit," they are powerless to halt shipments. Transfer Remains of Irgun The only way to pr event Commander to Cyprus JERUSALEM (JTA) — The material from reaching Egypt by this route, they contend is for remains of David Rasiel, first Britain to halt the initial sur- commander of the Irgun Zvai Leumi, who was killed in Iraq, plus sales to the dealers, while on a mission for the Bri- - The use of a large workshop tish during World War II 14 in Antwerp for the overhaul of years ago, were transferred from British "surplus" war material Iraq to the Jewish cemetery in and its transshipment from that Cyprus by the British authori- port to Egypt was denounced by ties. It is understood that his the vast majority of the Belgian • press. The various items are re- family and particularly his widow, who is now a Herut furbished by arms specialists in deputy in the Israel Parliament, the employ of the Zellick Com- have been requesting British pany. The plant is strictly off authorities for many years not limits to the press and one news to leave his body in Iraq. photographer who attempted to Rasiel had been assigned by take a picture was warned off with the threat that if he the British security authorities snapped the shutter his camera in Palestine to assist British forces in quelling the Axis- would be destroyed. backed revolt of Rashid al Ghal- Ex-President of Turkey iani in Iraq, and in sabotaging Attacks Pro-Arab Utterances German Luftwaft units station- ISTANBUL (JTA) — A vio- ed there. Rasiel was killed in a lent attack on the . government of German bombing raid while in Premier Adnan Menderes and a 'car with a British major on its Middle East policy was his way to perform a launched in a Parliamentary de- Rasiel was buried in Habaniyah. mechanics racing . to recondition still another hundred tanks in fear that export licenses may soon be frozen. The Jewish Telegraphic Agen- cy learns that some months ago, when the knowledge of similar transactions had come to the at- tention of Israel authorities, the matter was raised with the Bri- tish government within the framework of talks concerning the operation of the Tripartite Declaration of 1950 — under Which the United States, Britain and France had guaranteed Middle Eastern borders and the maintenance of the status quo in military power. There would, therefore, seem to be no grounds for a number of reports to the effect that the British govern- ment had only recently become aware of these transactions. Earlier, Gen. Burns informed the Security Council that Israel committed "a deliberate viola- tion" of the armistice agreement with Syria when Israel armed forces attacked Syrian gun posi- tions on Lake Tiberias. At the same time, he reported to the Council that Syria had com- mitted a number of serious pro- vocations against Israel in the last year and a half. While reporting objectively the logic behind many of Is- rael's complaints against Syria, Gen. Burns pointedly placed the latest in the same category with "the Kibya and Gaza incidents, with which the Security Council had to deal." Since, in connec- tion with both those incidents, the Council . had censured Israel, the phrasing of the Burns report was seen here as a possible in- vitation to the Council to con- demn Israel for the latest at- tacks. Gen. Burns made one positive suggestion for possible easing of the tensions between Syria and Israel, by suggesting "there might be a kind of gentleman's agreement concerning Israel po- lice boats" on Lake Tiberias. He declared also that "the Syrian authorities could without impair- ing their legal position in the CASABLANCA, Morocco, matter, authorize individuals re- (JTA) — The Moroccan govern- siding in Syria to apply for fish- ment has ordered the cancellation ing permits issued by the Israel of Jewish community elections authorities." throughout Morocco. The sudden Britain Detains Tank order came on the eve of the Equipment Sold to Egypt elections. It was issued by Pre- LONDON (JTA) — British mier Bekkai and conveyed to the Customs officials halted loading communities over the telephone. It is assumed that the order is operations involving hundreds of tons of steel tank braces at the related to the impending changes Welsh port of Cardiff. The ma- in Moroccan legislation. Hither- terial, which was believed bound to Jewish communal elections for Egypt, was being loaded were not valid until approved by aboard a foreign vessel. The the Grand Vizier. A new statute tracks are now under guard is expected in the very near pending completion of an official future defining the status of the Jewish communities. investigation. Reports from Antwerp, how- Earlier ; it was learned that the ever, indicated that still an- rift within the Jewish communi- other 51 Valentine tanks were ties in Morocco over the naming loaded on an Egyptian freighter. of a Jewish member to the The reports also described the MoroccanCabinet has resulted in feverish activities of Belgian demonstrations and street fight- Morocco Cancels Jewish Elections ing in Marrakesh, one of the largest Jewish communities in the country. Police were forced to use tear gas to disperse the demonstrators. There were no casualties. The post of Minister for Post and Telegraph in the Moroccan Cabinet was filled with the appointment of Dr. Leon Ben- Zaquen. (See later story on Page 5). Invite Vatican Experts To Tel Aviv University TEL AVIV (JTA) — Vatican and Jewish experts on Islamic culture will be invited to lecture at the expanded Tel Aviv Uni- versity, Prof. A. Ephrath, dean of the university, announced. The school has acquired a new campus site north of the Yarkon River. Women Rehearse for Annual JWF Institute Show Mrs. LEONARD W. FOX (right), director and author of the song and dance presentation which will open the Jewish Welfare Federation Women's Division's 10th annual Institute, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 9:45 a.m., at Congregation Adas Shalom, rehearses members of her cast (left to right) Mesdames WILLIAM LANSKY, BERNARD M. FELDMAN, LEWIS S. GROSS- MAN, HARRY B. ARONOW, LEON H. LEWIS, DONALD S. SCHILLER and ROBERT ALPERN. Setting forth the theme of the day, "Let's Go Steady . . . with our community," the play will include a musical review outlining the ,growth of Federation and its agencies. The chorus will sing "Getting to Know You," "Love and Marriage," and "New York, New York." Other members of the cast include Mesdames Gerald Aptekar, Albert Newman and Morton B. Zuckerman. Mrs. Leonard Birndorf is pianist and Mrs. Leon S. Wayburn will handle the lighting. There will be an eight-foot map of the community wired to light up as each Federation agency is noted in the presentation. The show will be followed by four workshops at 10:15 a.m., a luncheon and an afternoon session. Mrs. Alexander W. Sanders is chairman of the program committee, assisted by Mrs. Herschel V. Kreger and Mrs. Arthur H. Rice.