Menachem Beigin, Knesset leader of the Likud warned last night of the danger to Israel of the creation of an “Arafatan State” for Palestinians. He was the principal speaker at a dinner in tribute to Sidney Green, financial advisor to the State of Israel, which produced approximately $1 million in Israel Bond purchases for the strengthening of Israel’s economy.
An “Arafatan State” would inevitably become a base for Soviet arms aimed at the heart of Israel which might have to suffer massive casualties in a first attack before Israel’s defense forces could go into action, Beigin declared. However, he emphasized that Israel was indestructible and would remain so forever. Referring to Israel’s difficult economic situation, the Israeli leader called for greater support for the Israel Bond campaign to back up the country’s defense with economic strength.
The dinner in honor of-Green’s 35-year service to Israel was held in Old Westbury, L.I. Among those addressing the dinner were Zeev Sher, Israel’s Economic Minister to North America; Sam Rothberg, general chairman of Israel Bonds; and Ira Drazin, who presided.
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