Members of the Zionist Organization of America today observed the first anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly resolution equating Zionism with racism by declaring a “Day of Zionist Affirmation” which Included picketing in front of the embassies and consulates of some of the countries that voted for the resolution.
In New York, where an estimated 500 persons participated, picket lines were set up in front of the consulates of Brazil, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Mexico and the UN Missions of Syria, the Soviet Union and the United Arab Emirates. Similar demonstrations were held in Washington, Los Angeles and other cities.
Speaking in front of the Syrian Mission, Dr. Joseph P. Sternstein, ZOA president, declared: “The Zionism is racism resolution was a “Big Lie’ and is a “Big Lie’ now.” He said “the world must not forget, we must not let the world forget that this infamous resolution was promoted by the Arab-Communist bloc which has taken control of the United Nations.” The ZOA leader urged all Jews to join Zionist organizations “for only in this way can we demonstrate to all that American Jews are indeed Zionists.”
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