WASHINGTON—The "Voice of Palestine" in a broadcast over Radio Damascus following the meeting in Cairo of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Syrian President Hafez Assad declared that the restoration of the rights of the Palestinian Arab people means the elimination of Israel, an English translation of the Arab broadcast said.
The translation was made available to the media here by the Israel Embassy which said that "in ease there'are any lingering doiibts in anyone's mind as to what the Arab leaders mean when they speak of 'the restoration of Palestinian rights' here is the
latest authoritative definition, given in a commentary/' on the official Syrian broadcasting station.
In the joint cammunique (following the Sadat-Assad talks) the translation rea.ds:
*'We find some very clear expressions that are significant, particularly from a long-term point of view. For the language of this cpmmunique is directed not at the Israeli conquest of 1967 but beyond that, it being pointed out that the meeting between the two Presidents took place 10 years after 1967 and 30 years after the usurpation of the rights of the Palestinian people.
"The Arabs, in other words, are going to hand Israel an account that will include not only Jerusalem, Nablus, Gaza, Sinai and Golan - but first of all, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jaffa and Nazareth.
"The Arabs will demand not just the West Bank and The Gaza Strip but their rights in all their lands occupied since 1948.
"The slogan of the restoration of the rights of the Palestinian Arab people and the slogan of the liberation of Palestine - that is, the elimination of Israel -have one and the same meaning, and not two contradictory meanings," the Voice of Palestine declared on the Damascus Radio.
ISRAEL PRESIDENT Ephraim Katzir, left, aimounces to reporters in Jerusalem he has charged Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabfai (right) to form a new Government. Rabin's present nUnority Alignment Government is a caretaker Government until general elections now cossfirmed to be held May 17. . (Jerusalem ^ost Photo)
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"U.N. A THREAT TOPIACI"
NEW YORK—The United Nations poses "a grave threat to peace," the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Orgahizatibris declared in a recent advertisement pla^ ced in the New York Times." ^ In the advertisement, which was headed: *'UN —- the farce turns Mgly," the Presidents* Conference said that Americans had for a long time regarded debates in the General Assembly as "a kind of theatre of the absurd, in which the role of villain has beien assigned to Israel."
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JERUSALEM -^Tenth anniversary of Jerusalem's reunincation will be marked by celebrations from April 21, Independence Day, to May 16, Jerusaleni Day.
JERUSALEM->Ihformation received here indicated that Syria may have lifted some of the res -trietions imposed on the 4,500 Jews who liye in that country.
This may include freedom to travel iiibide Syria where Jews hitherto^ have been confined to ghettos in Damascus- and others townsj but not to leave the country, sources here said.
The Foreign Ministry and various agencies concerned with the condition of Jews in Arab countries are seeking confirmation and further information.
Reports from Paris and a dispatch published in the Kuwaiti newspaper Al Qabas said that the Syrian government has decided to permit Jews to travel, own property iand work freely in Syria jand bttierwise enjoy the same privileges oif other citizens.
According td the paper, the-decision was based on'the. find-
ings of a high level committee named to exaniine the condition of the Jewish cojnmunity. -
Freedom to emigrate is not included, although sources heiie said that Syrian Jews would probably leave en- rhasse if allowed to and that temporary "absorp-: tion^ centres" - could- be- evened, in Europe. "'
About 300 Jewish women in Syria reportedly have requested exit- visas becauseof the shortage of Jewish men of marriageable age. Emigration would provide their only chance to start a family.
Jewish Agency officials said that the world-wide publicity given accpurits of the condition of Jews in ;Syria may have / prompted the pajriascus regime to ease up on its-restrictions.
This is also viewed here as a step in coordination with the current'Syrian-Egyptian peace ofr feh^ive intended id promote aoi image of Arab moderation.
Nevertheless, relatives of Jews in Syria are expected to increase their pressure on Syrian authorities through 'Various channels to lift all restrictions on Jews, including the denial of emigration.
BROADaSTS MMMED
JERUSALEM — Soviets recently increased their interference with Israel's overseas broadcasts, particularly its program directed to Europe, it was reported ♦here. ;
POLICY CONTINUES
TEL AVIV — Policy of creeping devaluation will continue, as it has been "a most useful tool in enhancing exports and fighting inflation," ArnoA Gafny, Govt rnor of Bank of Israel, said.
RUSSIAN DROP-OUTS
' TEL AVIV —^Fiffy-fiVe percent of Russian Jews who left USSR on Israeli visas dropped out along the way in 1976; sikted WZO chairman Yosef Almogi in announcing that total nuniber of immigrants last year was 20,000, among them 8,000 from USSR.
NEW YORK — Riidolf Barshai, a promincfnt Soviet eonductor and founder of the MbscQw Chamber Orchestra, has been given permission to emigrate to Israel, it was learned here.
MORRIS MILLER
Long-time community worker Morris Miller will be honored by the Jewish National Fund at the 1977 Negev Dinner to be held Sunday, Feb. 13 in Schara Tzedeck auditorium.
Spokesmen stated that the. Dinner will pay tribute to "Mr. Miller's outstanding support for and service to; Israel, both as a generous contribOjtor and as a leading campaign' worker and fund-raiser."
Chairing the event is Joe Segal, with Irving Kates serving as subscriptions chairman. , Mr. Miller came to Vancouver in 1948 from Saskatoon with his Wife, Jessie, and children, Marcy and Norman. During the years in Saskatoon he was active in the Independent Order of Oddfellows and holds the highest rank of Noble Grand. He was also a member of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan.
in 1948 he accepted an invitation to ser^e as a canvasser for the United Jewish Appeal. Officials pointed out that Mr. Miller's com- * mitment to the cause of Israel, his effectiveness as a campaign canvasser and his exemplary (Continued on Page 10) See: MORRIS MILLER
Walter David Hess, a prominent educator and former administrative director of the South African Zionist Federation, has been appointed executive-director of the Combined Jewish Appeal: The announcement of Mr. Hess's appointment was made by Les Raphael, chairman of the Permanent Board of the United Jewish Appeal. He has already assumed his duties on behalf of the CJA, the annual campaiigh for funds for loc^il. community and Israel needs.
Mr. Hes5, 38, was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He came from an Orthodox home and at an early age used to lead daily services as Baal Tefilla in one of, the city's large traditional synagogues.
He received a bachelor of arts degree, with majors in history and history of art, from the University of Witwatersrand, in Jol^nnesburg. FcHowing this; he took a post-graduate course^ for his teacher's diploma.
Mr. Hess initially taught, as senior history master, at a government school. Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in Johannesburg, for a period of six years. H^next served for two years as vice-principal of a Jewish day schcj^ for grades one through sefgi^ King David Elementary schbpl in Johannesburg. A promotion followed to anottier Jewish day school, servinggrades8tol2, Carmel Secondary School in Pretoria. Each of these schools has between 500 to 600 students.
For a while he became head of the lower-section of the 500-pupil Jews*. FreeSchooI in London, England. In 1973, he returned to South Africa and served for one-and-a-half years as head of the only remedial school in Johannesburg, ; the 200-pupil Cross-roadis Remedial School specializing in the learning problems of ^average and above-average students.
Following this, Mr. Hess was appointed administrative director of the South African Zionist Federation, the umbrella organization of all Israel-oriented institutions in the country. . The SAZF includes within its scope five political parties (Revisionists-Likud, United Zionist Association,: Mizrachi, Labor (Continued on Page 10) See: HESS
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