Dr. Nahum Goldmann, president of the World Jewish Congress and veteran Zionist leader said if the present situation in the Mideast does not bring a settlement in that region, Israel may possibly miss the last chance for peace.
Speaking over the army radio station, Dr. Goldmann said that now is the time for an all out settlement, not bit by bit Interim settlements. He said that an all-out settlement entails formal recognition of Israel by the Arabs, guarantees by the super-powers for an Israeli withdrawal from all held territories except Jerusalem, and some border modifications,
Leon Dultzin, Jewish Agency Treasurer and Likud Leader said yesterday that Israel can not give up the Gidi and Mitle Passes. He said that with the U.S. backed Egyptian rejection of the Israeli proposal, the situation does look serious, but Israel, in his opinion, was in a good position and must not yield to pressure. He also reminded the government that if the Geneva Conference was on the horizon, it must first go to the people for a renewed mandate or create a national unity coalition.
There will be no Bulletin dated July 4 due to the holiday.
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