German official circles expressed regret today over the decision adopted by the Israel Parliament not to resume negotiations with the West German Government on reparations unless the Bonn Government makes a concrete offer to pay Israel’s demands, including a schedule of payments.
It was indicated here that the West German Government considers it essential to make restitution payments to Israel. However, it was pointed out that differences over the exact sum to be paid by Germany to Israel were to be expected and that the Israeli claim must be related to Germany’s capacity to pay other foreign debts.
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