The question of the Arab boycott of Jewish-made ##ods from Palestine will be placed on the agenda of the International Trade Organization, affiliate of the United Nations, it was reported here today.
It is known that discussions on the subject have been taking place behind closed doors. It is also understood that representatives of the Western powers are apposed to any sort of an international trade boycott and have cited the draft of the ## charter which would ban such actions.
Although the relationship between the organization and non-governmental agen##es has not yet been settled, it is expected that the Histadruth will be able to ##ing the matter to the attention of the ITO through the World Federation of Trade ##ions. The position of the Jewish Agency in relation to the ITO has not yet been ##rified.
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