Gunnar Jarring, the United Nations special representative for Middle East talks, met tonight for an hour with Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban in what was described as a preliminary meeting.
The emissary arrived today in Israel and had lunch with Foreign Ministry officials. He refused to talk to newsmen or to discuss his further plans during his stay in Israel. However, it was reported that Mr. Eban reiterated to him Israel’s position that only direct talks with the Arabs can lead to a solution of the Middle East deadlock, and that Israel would welcome any effort by the diplomat to bring the Arabs to a conference table with Israel.
Mr. Jarring is scheduled to see Prime Minister Levi Eshkol tomorrow, and may proceed in the afternoon to Jordan.
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