The Knesset decided by majority vote early yesterday to “take note” of Premier Golda Meir’s political statement of Tuesday which was, in effect, Israel’s reply to Egypt’s proposal for reopening the Suez Canal. There was no official count. Taking note is the parliamentary formula for endorsement. All coalition parties voted for the motion and were supported by the State List, the Agudat Israel and Poalei Agudat Israel. The other opposition parties voted negatively. The Knesset rejected a Gahal motion declaring that Egypt’s proposal amounted to an ultimatum and should be rejected.
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