The Security Council today has before it a grievance by Israel, complaining that the United Arab Republic authorities in Syria, “for reasons best known to themselves, have decided to intensify their policy of active hostility towards Israel.”
In a letter this weekend to the president of the Security Council, Michael S. Comay, Israel’s permanent representative here, detailed “a series of aggressive actions on the part of the Syrian armed forces of the UAR, during the last few days, directed against civilians engaged in peaceful work in Israel.” If not ended immediately, stated Mr. Comay, on behalf of his Government, these actions are “liable to cause a serious threat to peace in the area.” He did not request a Council meeting, but did ask that the letter be circulated to all members of the 11-member Council.
After noting that Israel has complained on these aggressions to the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization, Mr. Comay added: “The Israel Government regards the deterioration of the security situation along its border with Syria with great concern. It should be recalled that Syrian armed assaults in the past have resulted in serious clashes and loss of life, for instance in 1951, 1955, 1958-59, and 1960.”
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