Israel charged today that Algerian troops joined, along with Egyptian forces, in violations of the cease-fire in the Suez Canal fighting on July 15.
The complaint was made by Ambassador Gideon Rafael, Israel’s permanent representative here, in a note to Secretary-General U Thant. The envoy said that “according to press reports, Algerian troops took part, alongside the United Arab Republic forces, in the Suez Canal sector, on July 15, in violations of the cease-fire.” The envoy added that the Israel Government “takes an extremely grave view of this situation.”
“The participation of Algerian armed forces in the recent outbreak of hostilities shows that the Government of Algeria does not regard itself as bound by the cease-fire resolution and that the Government of the U.A.R. is permitting its territory to be used by Algerian armed forces for the purpose of conducting hostile acts against Israel in violation of the Security Council’s cease-fire resolution.”
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
