The Turkish Government, which had invited a group of Israeli student dancers to perform in Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara has in effect canceled the invitation, the Hebrew University student union announced today. The Turkish consul general here Informed the student union that the Istanbul City Theatre, which was to have sponsored the tour, could not obtain the necessary licenses for the performances.
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