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Yadin Says Israel Must Use Force if United Nations Fails to Act

October 20, 1966
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Gen. Yigael Yadin, former chief of staff of the Israel defense forces, told newsmen here today that Israel will have to use military force to halt border incursions if the United Nations fails to act. Commenting on the most recent acts of terrorism, the general said: “The Israelis can’t take much more.

He voiced doubt that an Israeli reprisal against Syria would reunite the Arab world. He said the prospect for such reunification was “remote.” Gen. Yadin said Israel could cope with Syria alone, but would need Western assistance if the Communists gave full-fledged support to Syria. He said he had little confidence that Syria would voluntarily halt the terroristic tactics.

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