Senator Jacob K. Javits, New York Republican, told an Israel Independence Day rally here tonight that the time had arrived for "a fresh look at the Middle East, and the development of United States policy toward the countries in that area."
Senator Javits spoke at a celebration of Israel’s 14th anniversary sponsored by the Brooklyn Region of the Zionist Organization of America and the Brooklyn Jewish Community Council. The celebration was one of numerous such events held and scheduled throughout the United States.
Senator Javits contended that, in the light of the past history of the Nasser regime in Egypt, we are justified in regarding negotiations for a "massive United States aid program to Egypt "with a good deal of concern." He said "the time has come for the Kennedy Administration to compare its promises on the Middle East with its actions so far." and he reiterated that the United States "should persist through the United Nations and in direct diplomacy to bring the nations of the Middle East together."
New York City’s official Israel Independence Day Event will be held tomorrow in the New York City Council chamber. Mayor Robert F. Wagner will officially proclaim the day as Israel Independence Day. Another major event tomorrow will be a reception for United Nations diplomats to be given by Michael S. Comay, head of the Israel delegation to the UN.
Former President Harry S. Truman will receive an award as the first head of State to recognize Israel tomorrow night from the Jewish National Fund, He will be guest of honor at a JNF "Tribute to Truman" event at Hunter College.
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