The government of Holland is in principle prepared to supply troops to the Sinai peace force, a government official said here. However, two conditions must be met, namely, that the European Economic Community (EEC) approves the stationing of European troops in the Sinai to police the area after Israel’s final withdrawal next April and that Holland will not be the only European country to supply troops. Holland had earlier rejected an American request that it station troops in the Sinai because Holland is already participating in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. It is felt that Dutch participation in overseas ventures should not exceed using more than 100 men.
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