Security Council debates strong condemnation of Israel
The UN Security Council discussed a draft resolution condemning Israel for last week’s seizure of an Arab airliner. The United States signaled it would back only mild censure, seeking to avoid sanctions while preserving veto power. Lebanon urged broader action, and Moscow supported effective measures. The incident followed Israeli warplanes forcing an Iraqi airliner to Beirut, later released after search. Israel reported a naval clash with Egyptian gunboats near the Gulf of Suez, with two Israeli sailors wounded.