American-jewish Groups Planning Demonstrations when Pres. Pompidou Visits U.S.

The Cabinet was informed today that some American-Jewish organizations may stage demonstrations of solidarity with Israel during the forthcoming visit of France’s President Georges Pompidou, to the United States. The information was gleaned at today’s Cabinet meeting where Foreign Minister Abba Eban reported on the efforts of Israeli diplomatic representatives abroad to explain Israel’s opposition to American Mideast policy and France’s arms deals with Libya and other Arab countries. Some leaders of American-Jewish organizations, after speaking with Israeli representatives, became convinced that a show of solidarity was necessary, the Cabinet members were told. Mr. Eban said that many important newspapers all over the world sympathized with Israel’s stand on the Franco-Libyan arms deal. He reported also that the bilateral Mideast talks between the U.S. and Soviet Russia have ceased for the time being, following Moscow’s rejection of the latest American proposals. He said the Four Power Mideast talks were continuing, but on a deputy delegates level.