Premier Yitzhak Rabin said here last night that Israel’s elections will not interrupt its quest for peace. If the Arab countries are interested in a lasting peace they will find Israel a ready partner for negotiations to achieve it. Rabin told the opening of the 17th WIZO convention here.
The WIZO convention, the first ever held in Israel, is being attended by about 1000 members from 36 countries. WIZO president, Mrs, Raya Yaglom delivered the keynote speech. The gathering was also addressed briefly by Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Goren and Deputy Mayor Yosef Gadish.
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