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...overshadowed and probably delayed the decision, but did not reverse it. Some time in the near future the Nixon Administration will inform the Israelis that they can have more U.S. planes. Not as many as they want?Premier Golda Meir has requested 25 U.S.-built Phantom jets and 100 Skyhawks???but some. There will be strings. The U.S. will probably continue to refuse to replace planes lost in actions against Lebanon or Jordan. It will also urge Israel to drop its demand for direct, unconditional talks with the Arabs and to indicate a readiness to part with at least some...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World: Israel and Its Enemies | 6/22/1970 | See Source »

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