The Star of David will be hoisted aboard U.S. ?arships entering Israeli waters, it was learned here today.
Exact specifications of the flag of Israel were requested by the Fleet Signal communication Section, U.S. Navy, from the Israeli mission. The new colors will be flown as a salute to the new state. An Israeli spokesman said the desired information was supplied.
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