Chaim Herzog, Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, expressed regret today that President Carter spoke about the legitimate rights of the Palestinians in his speech to the General Assembly this morning. He said that expression is interpreted by many delegates as a PLO state and Israel is going to reject it strongly. Herzog gave his reactions to Carter’s speech in remarks to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency outside the Assembly chambers.
He said he was surprised at the role the President gave the Soviet Union in the negotiating process and warned of the danger of increased influence and Soviet penetration in the Middle East. Herzog said he was pleased that Carter clarified the need to implement Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338 and his expressed desire that the parties to the conflict reach peace treaties. The Israeli envoy noted, however, that Carter’s speech did not contain references to human rights. He asked, “Where did the issue of human rights disappear? Is this a sign of further understanding of the Soviets?”
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