Israel said today it would not attend the UN-sponsored conference on crime prevention next month because of the participation as observers of a delegation of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). The UN confab will be held in Geneva at the beginning of September.
An Israeli Cabinet announcement said: “It is inconceivable that an Israeli delegation should participate in a congress devoted to the subject of crime prevention when a delegation of representatives of the arch-criminals, the PLO, is invited to participate at that same congress.” The Cabinet said Israel’s feelings would be conveyed to the congress.
“Israel will make it clear that this absence does not serve as a precedent as regards its participation in other UN events,” it said. “Israel will also see to making its views heard on the issues of terrorism and the hijacking of aircraft which are subjects of the congress agenda.” The Cabinet announcement was decided after a proposal was introduced by Foreign Minister Yigal Allon.
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