An application by an Israeli firm for lifting the ban against the import of automobiles made by Regie Renault, of France, has been filed with the Ministry of Transport and Communication, and is “unlikely” to be granted, the Ministry confirmed here today.
Two years ago, the French automobile manufacturing firm canceled its contract for assembly of its cars in this country, under pressure of the Arab boycott office. Recently, an Israeli firm has entered a contract with Renault for import of its Dauphine car, and has applied to the Ministry for an import license. That application is being shelved, the Ministry stated today, until such time as Regie Renault publicly disassociates itself from the Arab League’s economic boycott against Israel.
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