Foreign aid experts here today stated that, I despite the fact that United States representatives signed an agreement with the Israel Government in Tel Aviv on a project to develop tourism in Israel, this agreement may not be implemented.
They pointed out that the new Mutual Security Act, now pending before Congress, would prohibit the implementation of the pact. The new bill, they said, is written in such a way that U.S. funds will not be forthcoming to carry out the project envisaged. “The new Act specifically states that the U.S. is not allowed to use funds for governments benefiting by the Act to encourage travel.
The project was expected to cost $200, 000 in American money, with a corresponding sum in Israeli pounds to be provided by the Israel Government. An Israel Government communique last week hailed the pact promoting tourism to Israel, and told of Israel’s plans to cater to tourists and to accommodate them in the best possible, way.
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