The Israel Cabinet today discussed the situation that is developing in Jordan where Arab extremists are demanding the resignation of King Hussein and an open war against Israel. The Cabinet also discussed the resolution adopted last Friday by the United Nations Security Council censuring Israel for its retaliatory raid on Jordan November 13 and warning Israel against further reprisal raids.
It was expected that the Cabinet will reply to the Security Council resolution. Prime Minister Levi Eshkol commented on the resolution that “if the major powers would agree today to halt terrorism and infiltration as they agreed 19 years ago, relaxation of tensions would ensue and possibly even peace.” Foreign Minister Abba Eban, speaking to newsmen, deplored the Security Council resolution. He said the resolution failed to take into consideration reasons which caused the situation.”
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