Former Premier David Ben-Gurion was disclosed today to have sent a lengthy letter to French President Charles de Gaulle, in which he expressed astonishment at the General’s November statements assailing the Jewish people and Israel.
According to the evening daily, Maariv, the former Premier outlined his view of Israeli-French relations since Israel’s statehood, and particularly since 1954. He recalled his long talks with the French President, particularly his conversation with Gen. de Gaulle at the funeral services for former West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer. Mr. Ben-Gurion also touched on the anti-Israel attitude of the French Government on arms supplies. It was indicated that Mr. Ben-Gurion anticipated a reply from Gen. de Gaulle.
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