More than 350 diplomats, ranking members of both houses of Congress. Jewish community leaders and journalists celebrated the 28th anniversary of Israel’s independence at a reception today in the Israel. Embassy residence. The assembled guests raised a toast to Israeli Ambassador and Mrs. Simcha Dinitz. Acting Secretary of State Joseph J. Sisco headed the Administration delegation of White House, State Department and Defense Department officials. In addition to the envoys of Western European and Latin American countries, the reception was attended by the Ambassadors of Burma, Thailand, Swaziland and Barbados.
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