THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, January 20, 1978 21 Chaim Herzog Denounces the UN Double Standard Regarding Israel's Relations With South Africa Regime Editor's Note: Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Chaim Herzog, answered those who accused Israel of condoning apartheid in South Africa, on Nov. 17 in a statement delivered before the UN General Assembly. Here are his remarks . By CHAIM HERZOG The position of the government of Israel with regard to apartheid remains unchanged and indeed our position as a people has remained unchanged for more than 3,000 years. - The basic tenets of Judaism, as enshrined in the Bible, are totally irreconcilable with any form of racism and racial discrimination. The dictum that "God created man in his own. image" (Genesis 1:27) applies to all people of all races. We are ourselves a multiracial people of all colors and backgrounds, whose religion can be freely adopted by all, Rolex Fredrick Jewelers of BLOOMFIELD HILLS 869 West long Lat,e Road 646-0973 Mon thru Sat 10 to 5:30 Thum to 9 pro Appraisals by Appointment regardless of race, color or sex. But the traditional Jewish support for the struggle against racism stems not merely from a deep-rooted abhorrence of the very notion of discrimination based on race, color or creed, but also from the fact that for centuries the Jewish people have been the-classic victims of racial discrimination. Our ancient history began with slavery and the yearning for freedom. Once again, we have witnessed the Special Committee Against Apartheid applying the most cynical double standards to its proceedings, and engaging in such, selective duplicity as to cast serious doubts on its very credentials. I refer, of course, to the Committee's report contained in a document entitled "Relations Between Israel and South Africa." If the Committee's purpose and raison d'etre is to attack Israel, then it is undoubtedly performing its function. If, however, its purpose is to combat the policies of apartheid and to expose all relations with South Africa, then the Committee has betrayed its mandate and failed both the General Assembly and the African world. If the Special Committee Against Apartheid has decided to use the press for a published polemic against 545-1558 545-9677 DANTEZE BARBER SHOP FINEST HAIR STYLING 22108 COOLIDGE, OAK PARK,' MI 48237 Near A & P OAK PARK CENTER EVERETT HICKS Manicurist Shoe Shine FRAN HOWARD photography inc. 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The United Nations Association, in its monthly newspaper, has made quite clear who accounts for the other 99 and three-fifths percent of South _ Africa's trade. An article entitled "Who trades with South Africa," stated: "The list of nations which currently trade with South Africa is as long as, and in many cases identical to, the roll call of states which have proclaimed their hostility to the apartheid regime. As indicated above, it includes all manner of countries rich and poor, communist and non-communist..." from the board of Lonrrho, but the holdings continue to be maintained and indeed, according to some reports, have been increased. It is noteworthy that President Nyerere of Tanzania himself was constrained to complain about the hundreds of millions of dollars worth of trade between the Arab states and South Africa in which they_exchange oil for gold. Referring to the massive increase in the price of gold, President Nyerere stated: "This is Arab money — and most of it is going to South Africa." The absurdity of singling out Israel has reached heights in the accusation levelled against us in the matter of arms supplies. We have understood this issue to have been resolved by the recent Security Council resolution declaring a mandatory arms embargo, because in formulating our policy after the adoption of Security Council Resolution 418 we shall act in accordance with that resolution. One wonders therefore what purpose is served in this Caricatures debate by flogging a dead horse. The Special Committee Against Apartheid has knowingly concealed information from this General Assembly and thereby done a grave disservice to the struggle against racism. 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