Abba Eban, retiring Ambassador to the United States, is expected to run in next November’s general elections for membership in Parliament on the ticket of the dominant Mapai Party, it was indicated here today. If elected to Parliament, he will probably be appointed as Foreign Minister.
These indications were advanced in well-informed circles here following the announcement today of Mr. Eban’s resignation from his twin posts as Ambassador to Washington and this country’s permanent representative to the United Nations. The present Foreign Minister, Mrs. Golda Meir, has said several times that she does not intend to continue in her post after the next elections.
After Mr. Eban’s return home, the present Charge d’Affaires in Washington, Yaacov Herzog, will continue in that position at the Washington Embassy. At United Nations headquarters, in New York, the current deputy permanent representative, Joseph Tekoah, will become acting chairman of the Israel delegation. No final decisions on Mr. Eban’s successors to the permanent posts will be made for several months, it was understood here.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
