THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 18 Friday, September 12, 1975 NATIONS UNITED (JTA) — Major General (Res.) Chaim Herzog — writer, commentator, mili- tary and political analyst, lawyer and Israel's new ambassador to the United Nations — assumes his new uost at the time when Israel 11•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • THE FAMOUS "ORIGINAL TINO MORELLI" 100% PURE WORSTED VEST ED SUITS STRIPES AND SOLIDS t GRAY, BLUE, BROWN • a • • • • • • • • a I I i : 1 40th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 965. HARRY THOMAS • • FINE CLOTHES FOR 40 YEARS 24750 TELEGRAPH at 10 Mile (next to Dunkin Donut) Daily to 6 PM — Thurs to 8 PM • • • SUNDAY 11 to 4 PM L•••• ••• ••••••••*******Nom * • mo*evie is being spotlighted by an ongoing, relentless Arab public campaign to exclude her from the UN General Assembly, and, if possible, to oust Israel completely from the world body. "I came to the United Nations with no illusions," Herzog declared in an inter- view with the Jewish Tele- graphic Agency. "I am fully aware of the prejudice against the Jewish state on the part of the majority here. But I am determined to defend Israel in the best way I can." The envoy, who held var- ious command and staff posts in the Israel Defense Forces, including the post of director of military intellig- ence (1948-1950, and 1959-1962) said he believes that the second interim agreement in the Sinai - re- duces the danger of a new outbreak of war in the Mi- deast. During the interview, Herzog also discussed the upcoming General Assem- bly, the lessons of the Yom Kippur War and his per- sonal approach to his new diplomatic mission. Following are excerpts from the interview: JTA: Lately there has been a lot of talk about the Arabs moving to expel Is- rael from the next General Assembly. In your opinion, is this really going to occur? Herzog: It is very difficult to evaluate exactly what will happen. Those who are instigating this anti-Israel move do not seem to be sure of their next steps. How- ever, they must be aware that this attack on Israel is boomeranging to Israel's advantage. In their attack they have already passed the line of counter-produc- tivity and it has brought clear statements in favor of Israel and against any move to expel or suspend her from the world organization. Such statements have already come from the European countries, the Nordic countries, the So- cialist leaders of Europe during their recent meet- ing in Stockholm, and it brought about a split be- tween the Arabs and some African states during their recent conference in Kam- pala, Uganda. JTA: Where does the USSR stand on the issue of Israel's expulsion? Herzog: The general indi- cation is that the Soviets support the universality of the United Nations and therefore are against the move to ban Israel from the General Assembly. I have not met any Soviet diplo- mats since I arrived here two weeks ago and, as I said, this is the impression among the diplomats here. JTA: What's ahead for Israel in this year's General Assembly? the General Assembly. We can expect the automatic majority without any rela- tion to the rights and wrong of the issue. As in previous assemblies, it is certain that all the usual anti-Israel resolutions will be adopted. conceived idea or concept as binding. We live in a very volatile area and we must adapt ourselves to the fluidity of the situation in the area. We must un- derstand the multifarious aspects of a defensive pos- ture. The big mistake be- fore the Yom Kippur War was to see in the Suez Canal a major answer to our military problems. JTA: Even with an in- terim agreement? Herzog: Even with the agreement, the Arab ap- proach might be lower in tone but not in substance. We can expect less acrimon- ious debates but the anti- Israel resolutions, as I said, will be there. JTA: Soon we will be marking the second anniver- sary of the Yom Kippur War. In retrospect, what are the major lessons for Israel to learn from that war? We have ignored the over- all importance of economic strength. A country with e deficit of $3.5 billion is no in the strongest bargaining position. LAWN Sprinkling Systems Expert repair & Installation Herzog: The main lesson — not to accept any pre- 541-0903 ALL GENERAL MOTORS BUYING A NEW CAR OR TRUCK? CALL Michigan Auto Brokers Inc. 424-8725 All Makes 0 cc 0 Herzog: I have no illu- sion of what awaits us at MAB • • ';) 0 STAN FINSILVER, Pres. May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a year filled with good health, happiness and prosperity. Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Roover Mr. & Mrs. Mel Raznick Mr. & Mrs. Morrie Harelik Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Wolgin ACME SPORT SHOP 2924 N. Woodward (between 12 1 /2 & 13 Mile Rds.) All Models 1-11f 1OWA1d — 2131SAHHD — 3-oaoa Anniversaries-Weddings House Parties-Dances Etc. Standards to Rock $20.00 Wedding Ceremony Freddy Sheyer 398-2462 Chaim Herzog Is Wary of UN General Assembly NC OLN — M ERCU R Y — ONE MAN ORCHESTRA Bar Mitzva's Candle Lighting