The U.S. Senate, in what amounted to a unanimous action, condemned France today for releasing Palestinian terrorist Abu Daoud and urged the Carter Administration to “consult promptly with France and other friendly nations” to prevent the recurrence of such an episode. The sense-of-the Senate resolution was supported by 93 Senators, seven short of the chamber’s full membership. The other members were absent. There was no dissenting voice.
Reporting the stories that define our era. When history unfolds in real-time, the Jewish world turns to JTA. Your support ensures we can document the complexities of war and the resilience of Jewish communities with integrity.
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.
