World Health Organization assembly delegates voted 63-5 with 25 abstentions, to condemn Israel’s treatment of the inhabitants of administered territories. Only the United States, Uruguay, Bolivia and Costa Rica joined Israel in opposing the motion. The resolution last Friday put the 146-nation body on record as being “deeply alarmed by the deterioration of health and living conditions of the Palestinian refugees.”
Israel’s representative denied the accusations, which he said were based on political and not humanitarian grounds. He said health conditions had improved in the Gaza Strip, the, West Bank and Sinai under Israeli administration. The resolution, sponsored by Arab and non-aligned countries, voted in favor of allocating funds to improve conditions in those areas.
Last Wednesday, six senators and 45 representatives sent to the WHO a telegram warning that a strong move against Israel might lead to a less of Congressional support for the organization.
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