French Premier Guy Mollet left by plane for Washington today and will personally appeal to President Eisenhower not to impose sanctions against Israel, it was indicated in informed circles here. He will intervene on behalf of Israel during the conferences which he is scheduled to have with President Eisenhower on Franco-American relations.
Prior to his departure, Mr. Mollet conferred yesterday with Israel Ambassador Jacob Tsur. A high French Government official said: “France believes that the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Akaba and Gaza without guarantees would not only fail to assure peace but increase the risks of a new war. We are sure there would not be a two-thirds majority in the United Nations to approve any project of anti-Israel sanctions.”
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