Herzog Attacks General Assembly

Branding the United Nations General Assembly as of “forum of intransigence rather than compromise,” Chaim Herzog. Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, declared last night that “our enemies are seeking to legitimize any future actions that they may want to take against Israel and the Jewish people.”

Speaking to some 600 delegates to the United Jewish Appeal’s Western Regional Leadership Conference. Herzog attacked the enemies of Israel who are trying to legitimize the terrorist Palestine Liberation Organization “Can you imagine such a murderous group being proposed as a legitimate representative?” he asked

Frank Lautenberg, UJA’s general chairman, reviewed the campaign needs for the upcoming national drive and noted that Israel’s humanitarian responsibilities are greater than ever. “In 1976 we have the opportunity and the ability to dedicate ourselves to perfecting the American spirit of idealism–the spirit of democracy–and for the American spirit of Zionism as well, for Zionism and democracy are as one in principle and in practice.”

Melvin M. Swig of San Francisco, UJA West Coast regional chairman and executive committee member, who was also dinner chairman, stated: “In light of recent events at the United Nations and in Israel, this year’s West Coast regional conference takes on a new and urgent meaning. For us, it is the renewal of a very special process: to share in the responsibility for the destiny of our people. Therefore, the presence of every person of conscience is extremely vital. Our collective response must be an act of support…a positive expression of our concern.”

The three-day conference is taking place to demonstrate American Jewish unity and strength on behalf of the world Jewish community. and to inaugurate the West Coast’s participation in the 1976 UJA nationwide fund-raising campaign.