Abie Nathan, the unofficial Israeli peace emissary who flew to Egypt on his own initiative three weeks ago in a vain effort to talk peace with Egyptian President Nasser, was received today by French philosopher Jean Paul Sartre and author Francois Mauriac. The Israeli was rebuffed, however, in his effort to meet with President Charles de Gaulle.
M. Sartre said that he did not believe the time had come for an Israeli-Arab dialogue; He disclosed that he was planning to publish later this year a special account of the Israeli-Arab conflict, and that he also intended visiting Israel and Egypt. M. Mauriac, who also voiced hope for peace in the Middle East, said that there was little chance for such peace as long as Nasser remained in power, and as long as the Arab refugee problem remained unsettled.
Mr. Nathan is scheduled to continue his world-wide peace tour on Tuesday, when he is due to arrive in New York.
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