A State Department spokesman today disclosed that the United States is considering providing arms to four Arab states and to Israel, although a final decision has not been reached. The Arab countries are Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
The spokesman said deliberation is continuing and that an announcement would be made if a decision is taken with respect to the nations concerned.
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