The Egyptian authorities have confiscated a cargo of Israeli olive oil and fruit juices valued at 160,000 pounds ($448,000) aboard a vessel which touched at the port of Alexandria, the British-controlled Near East Radio reported today in a broadcast monitored here.
The announcer also reported a statement by Egyptian Foreign Minister Salah el Din that all ships carrying food to Israel would in the future be stopped, in compliance with the recent Arab League decisions extending the economic boycott of the Jewish state. Egypt still considers herself at war with Israel, the Foreign Minister said, and it will not allow Israel-bound vessels into Egyptian waters.
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.
