U.N. Moves On M.E. Violence

Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31753, 9 August 1968, Page 11

U.N. Moves On M.E. Violence

(N.Z.P. A.-Reuter —Copyright)

NEW YORK, August 8. The Security Council, after three days of embittered debate between Israel and the Arab States, today called a recess to try to draw up a resolution aimed at preventing further violations of the tenuous Middle East cease-fire.

Pakistan and other council members sympathetic to the Arab cause wanted a harsh condemnation of Israel's air strikes across the River Jordan last Sunday coupled With a threat of even tougher measures in the future, according to diplomatic sources It was doubtful that a call for sanctions first voiced by Dr Muhammad El-Farra, of Jordan on Monday would ac tually be included. It was noted that in yesterday’s debate. Dr El-Farra only spoke of “effective mea sures.”

In any case, the opposition of the United States. Canada, Britain and Denmark among others would prevent the adoption of such a resolution. These countries were among those said to be inter ested in a resolution which would criticise Israel’s action but also take account of the truce violations from Jordan during recent weeks. Israel claims that these are the true causes of tension and the Ambassador, Mr Yosef Tekoah, yesterday bluntly said his Government was waiting to see if the council would curb these raids or whether it would

have to take matters into its own hands. Dr Gunnar Jarring, whose efforts to promote a settlement were backed in statements yesterday by both the Israeli and Jordanian representatives, will leave for London today to continue his peace-making efforts. The United Nations envoy will confer with the Israeli Foreign Minister (Mr Abba! Eban) on Friday and go to, the Middle East next week. [