Some 5, 000 troops will participate in the main Independence Day Parade in this city April 24, an Israeli Army spokesman announced today. The parade will include armored units, but no Air Force planes because it would be exceedingly difficult for the craft to perform complicated maneuvers and stunts without flying over Jordanian air space.
The Jordanians have already been informed that Israel will bring into the city for the parade forces in excess of armistice limitations. However, no difficulties are anticipated, since Israel has never objected when informed that Jordanian forces outnumbering armistice limitations are to be brought into Jerusalem for short periods.
If people start meddling in this matter, it only makes it more difficult, the Army spokesman said. He was obviously referring to reports that American and British diplomats had unofficially raised the question of heavy arms in this city.
The spokesman also revealed that the armed forces will put on an air show over Beersheba, a night drill and exercise in Tel Aviv and a naval exercise off Haifa on Independence Day. He indicated that military personalities from abroad will be invited to observe the military displays.
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