The decision of the Arab League Council to postpone action on the threatened economic boycott of West Germany over the latter’s implementation of the Israel reparations pact, was greeted here today with satisfaction in government circles which supported the reparations agreement. These circles are confident that the boycott will not be imposed since the “first flush of Arab indignation” will have spent itself by the time the Arab League Council reconvenes.
Meanwhile, reports received here from various Middle East countries reveal a marked difference of opinion among the Arab governments over the implementation of the threatened Arab boycott of West Germany because of the Israel reparations pact. While the Lebanese and Syrian Governments continually refer to the failure of the Arab League to carry out its threat, the Egyptian and Iraqi Governments have shown a great reserve on this matter.
There are indications that Yemen, Iraq and Egypt will oppose carrying out of the threat to break off economic relations with Germany. The Syrian Foreign Minister is reportedly determined that Syria will act against Bonn regardless of the Arab League’s decision, while Lebanon is said to be considering blacklisting those firms which deliver goods to Israel, rather than boycotting all German industry.
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