The belief that “cooperation between Israel and its Arab neighbors is not only possible, but will be achieved in the future,” was expressed here last night by Israel Ambassador Eliahu Elath, addressing an audience at the New School for Social Research.
Common interests will come to the fore and will favor or even force both parties to cooperate, he said. However, he warned that “the road to friendship and cooperation with our Arab neighbors will no doubt be long and beset with obstacles.” As long as the Arab leaders think and speak about “a second round” and have not given up the hope of destroying Israel, the Jewish state must keep its eyes open and be ready for aggression if it comes again, he emphasized.
“Israel,” the Ambassador declared, “sincerely desires to reach a just and stable peace with her neighbors for “this is vital for the Middle East and for the preservation of peace in the world.”
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