The Israel Government is studying the project submitted by Eric Johnston on the development of the Jordan River water resources under TVA supervision and will present its reply to Mr. Johnston early next year when he revisits Israel, it was indicated here today by a Foreign Ministry spokesman.
Meantime, it was announced here that the Israel Government has asked three prominent American engineers for their opinion of the plan left here by Mr. Johnston. It is understood that these experts have already submitted their views on the matter and that they expressed the opinion that no incompatibility exists between the Israel hydroelectric project at Bnot Yaacov and that prepared by the TVA. The American experts believe that both projects can be carried out simultaneously, without affecting each other.
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