The Israel Cabinet will not discuss before Tuesday whether the Jewish State will adhere to the Eisenhower Doctrine as outlined here last week by James P. Richards, President Eisenhower’s special envoy, it was indicated here today. The Cabinet decision on the Eisenhower Doctrine will be transmitted to Washington through normal diplomatic channels, as will all subsequent discussions on the matter, it was stated.
Although no formal joint communique was issued after Mr. Richards talks with top Israeli Ministers Friday, he told newsmen that “he felt very good” after his talks with Premier David Ben Gurion and other Cabinet members. He noted the approach of Sabbath had prevented Cabinet action on Israel’s attitude toward the Eisenhower Doctrine.
Mr. Richards said that some countries might adhere to the Doctrine without making a public announcement to that effect. He asserted that American pledges of assistance against Communist or Communist-dominated countries which aggressed against a Middle East country would be honored by subsequent administrations, whether Republican or Democratic. He declined to state whether military aid to Israel had been discussed. A Foreign Ministry spokesman said that the discussions had centered chiefly on political matters and only slightly on economic affairs.
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