Holland, which was among the nations responsible for the survival of Israel as a member of the United Nations, stands completely aloof from the tendency of the Arab states to deny Israel’s existence, Dutch Foreign Minister Dr. Lun today told the second chamber of the Dutch Parliament. He declared that Israel and the Arabs were both responsible for border incidents, but Israel has sometimes gone too far in its retaliation for Arab incursions.
Referring to the list of questions received by Dutch businessmen from an Arab boycott committee in Damascus, requesting information as to their business dealings with Israel and whether they employ Jewish personnel, Dr. Lun said that Holland would not be intimidated by the boycott. There is no legal principle for the boycott, since there is an armistice between Israel and the Arab states and no state of war exists. Dr. Lun asserted. Liberal and Catholic Socialist deputies ##er joined in the expression of warmth toward Israel, and urged that the Government make an official statement with respect to the Arab boycott attempts.
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