The British Cabinet has decided to recognize Israel immediately after the Israeli elections are held next week, it was learned here today. The decision was taken at a stormy meeting of the Cabinet yesterday.
Opponents of Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin, at that meeting, pressed for the release of the 11,000 Jewish displaced persons detained on Cyprus and for immediate recognition of Israel, However, they agreed to hold up recognition a week to enable the Dominions to be informed of the forthcoming recognition.
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