The possibility that the Government of Israel night contribute materially toward the resettlement of Palestine Arab refugees in neighboring Arab countries is being considered in high Israeli circles.
An indication to that effect was given yesterday by Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Shertok who, emphasizing that he was merely “thinking out loud” and offering his personal opinion only, stated that the Israeli Government might be willing to assist financially in the resettlement of refugees in neighboring lands.
Israel’s assistance in resettlement would probably be contingent on fulfillment of the following points: the signing of final peace treaties with all Arab countries; recognition by the Arab states of their responsibility toward the refugees and allocation of land for their resettlement; and granting of permission to Jews now living in Arab countries to migrate to Israel, Israel’s financial or other help to the refugees would be made through and in conjunction with other interested nations or international organizations.
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