Israel Jets Fire Into Egypt As U S Warns Of Escalation
Israeli warplanes struck Egyptian targets along the Suez Canal in a six day blitz as President Nixon warned the Middle East was ready to explode again. Egypt and Jordan reported losses including downed Egyptian and Israeli aircraft and scattered artillery duels as tensions rose across the region.
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Nixon
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Israel
Suez
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Tiberias
Beisan
Jordan
Washington
Syria
East Bank
Suez ‘Canal
Golan Heights
Sharm el Shiekh
Gulf of Aqaba
Golda Meir
Tel Aviv
Senators Press Nixon on Israel Jet Sale Move
Ten senators urged the administration to approve selling jet warplanes to Israel after a Capitol Hill meeting with Secretary of State Rogers. Rogers signaled a forthcoming decision. lawmakers stressed U S support for Israel amid Soviet arms moves in the Middle East and noted European backing could affect the outcome. The group included Javits Ribicoff Brooke Dole Gurney Symington Talmadge McGee and Kennedy.
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UPI
Israel
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Rogers
Nixon
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R-N. Y
Ribicoff
Hugh Scott
Scott
Mideast
Russia
Mediterranean
Javits
United States
Edward W Brooke
R-Mass
Robert J Dole
R-Kan
Edward J Gurney
F-Fla
Stuart Symington
D-Ma
Herman E. Talmadge
D-Ga
Gale W. McGee
D-Wyo
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
France Relaxes Ban On Israeli Arms But Keeps Some Limits
A Monte Carlo radio report says France has unofficially lifted its embargo on arms bound for Israel. The claim notes customs are allowing shipments of military materiel and electronic equipment, while 50 Mirage fighters remain restricted and the government had no official comment.
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UPI
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Israel
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