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Argentine General Zionists Hold Convention; Pledge Aid to Israel

August 6, 1959
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A resolution supporting the Israel Government. “legitimate fight for freedom of passage through the Suez Canal,” was voted unanimously here today at the 26th biennial convention of the General Zionist Organization of Argentina.

One hundred and seventy delegates from all over Argentina are attending the convention. The assemblage was greeted at its opening session by Israel Ambassador Arieh Levavi, and expressed its “warmest greetings to Israel and to the General Zionist Party in Israel.” Dr. Abraham Mibashan and Max Starkman were elected co-presidents of the organization, and Marcos Daien was chosen general secretary.

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