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This Central Intelligence Agency compilation of Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) material collects Israeli radio and press coverage of the Middle East peace talks from September 1978. It includes Prime Minister Begin's address to the nation before the Camp David summit and his airport statement on departure. It also contains opposition and Peace Now reactions, an interview with Moshe Arens and Hayyim Bar-Lev, parts of the Knesset debate on the Camp David accords, and remarks on Yamit settlers. The document makes no mention of UFOs.
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PPROVED FOR RELEASE CIA HIS ORICAL COLLECTIONS DIVISION R 70-14 13N 201-3 V. 18 Sep 78 N 7 ISaAJ. Ehrlich on Agreement TA180730Y Jerusalem Domestic Service in'Hebrew 0505~OMT 18 Sep 78 TA [From the Morning Newsreel] [Text] Finance Minister Simha Ehrlich said that he foresees a revolutionary change in Israelis economy with the signing of the peace treaty. Mr Ehrlich believes that Israel has unlimited possibilities for economic. cooperation with Egypt, a thing that will lead to the economic independence of both Israel and Egypt. Correspondent Moshe Nestelbaum talked with Minister Ehrligh. [begin recording] (Question] Mr Ehrlich, you have probably heard the clauses of the peace treaty. What is your opinion? [Answer] My opinion is very positive and I welcome the agreement. I am congratulating my friend and colleague the prime minister for bringing peace to the State of Israel after many generations. We are now embarked on a new road in the region, a road that is important to the future of the State of Israel. [Question] Mr Ehrlich, if peace is established between Egypt and Israel, do you expect a change in Israelis economy? [Answer] A revolutionary change. After As-Sadat's visit we already began preparing economic cooperation plans in the Finance Ministry. It became clear to us from the first checks that we had unlimited possibilities for economic cooperation between Israel and Egypt. This cooperation can lead to [benefits for] both the economies of Israel and Egypt. If we reach . peace, the region will prosper economically. - + [Question] Sir, Finance Minister, in which spheres do you foresee economic cooperation between us and Egypt? [Answer] First, development of agriculture in Egypt and receiving the Nile waters in the Negev.- Also, mutual industrial development, cooperation in industry, technology, and know how for the development of the two countries. . In addition, exchange of merchandise and close commercial ties. Egypt has 40.million people; this is a potential market for us and we could also become. a potential market for Egypt. [end recording] Sharon Praises Agreement TA180735Y Jerusalem Domestic Service in Hebrew 0505. GMT 18 Sep 78 TA - [From the Morning Newsreel] [Text] Agriculture Minister Sharon said that the settlement effort made in Judaea and Samaria is the element that enabled the -government to reveal generosity and flexibility with- out Jeopardizing Israelis security. Talking with our correspondent, Moshe Nestelbaum, Agriculture Minister Sharon reacted to the apreement for the first time and also to the . decision not to set up new settlements in Judaea and Samaria. [begin recording] [Sharon] This is a huge step toward a real peace over which I am happy, just as is the entire Israeli public. This is a personal achievement of Menahem Begin. Carter's contri- bution has certainly been great but without Begin's true aspiration for peace, this would not have been achieved. This is the true answer, and surely also a surprising answer, to all impatient people.
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