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## Israeli Claims

Commenting on the Israeli claim that the Egyptians had tried to establish a bridge between the east and the west banks of the Canal on November 3, Maj. Gen. Mukhter pointed out that a lot of rumours were being circulated about the Third Army. The greater part of that Army however, was on the west bank. He added that Israel had persisted in breaking the ceasefire resolution and that Israeli troops had infiltrated to new positions after October 22.

## Popular Resistance

The military spokesman then answered a question on the existence of popular resistance in the sector occupied by Israel on the west bank and whether resistance forces had been there previous to the occupation.

## After Repeated Israeli Violation of Cease-Fire

Teacher to pupil: Now can you tell me who is the subject and who is the object? Or are going to do as the UN emergency force is doing?

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["CAIRO PRESS REVIEW", "-16-", "NOVEMBER 6, 1973", "Speaking at the meeting Vice-President Hussein El Shafei hailed the African States that broke off diplomatic relations with the enemy and said that African understanding of the Arab cause should be the starting point for the building of an African economic political and cultural structure, he added.", "The Vice-President said that the struggle was long, the war was not yet over and the support of the Arabs! African brothers was still badly needed. For Israel will not be deterred unless she feels the strength of African solidarity with the cause of the Arabs.", "Dr. Hafez Ghanem then spoke of the African stand with regard to war of October 6. It represented, he said, the beginning of a new era in the African continent which has proved its unity and positive participation in the establishment of world peace.", "Among the speakers at the meeting were Mr. Mallas Andom, Ambassador of Ethiopia and Boyen of the African Diplomatic Corps, and Mr. Solomon Mefima, Representative of the Liberation Movements in Cairo.", "Mr. Mallas, speaking on behalf of his colleagues the Ambassadors and Heads of Missions accredited to Egypt said that Africa has acted in accordance with the conviction that unity assures success and should be the corner-stone of relations among African states, \"One for all and all for one\", is the principle on which future relations are to be based, he said.", "He then praised the ability and courage the Egyptian and Arab armies displayed in the recent war. \"The Egyptian soldier has displayed the highest qualities of a gallant warior which he has inherited with great pride from his forefathers and has added to it the mastery of modern techniques and new methods of warfare\", he said.", "The Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in Cairo then added that the efforts now exerted to stand together in the Organisation of African Unity and as one solid team with the Non-Aligned Nations are a sign of encouragement and a contribution to the strengthening of world peace.", "Mr. Solomon Mefima, Speaking on behalf of the Liberation Movements in Cairo, said that the African Liberation Movements in Cairo have consistently expressed their support for the gallant fighters of Egypt, Syria and Palestine and viewed the Arab peoples struggle as part of their common struggle for freedom and independence against the forces of colonialism.", "-/-'}, "AZ/NA"]

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He said that the Arab peoples are fighting a just
war to liberate their land and restore the legitimate
right of the Palestinian people.

Concluding his statement he praised Arab unity
and said that through this unity the Arabs will surely
achieve their objectives. He then expressed his profound
appreciation to OAU member States and to Non-Aligned
countries who have severed diplomatic relations with Israel
in support of the Arab people.

Al Gomhouria P.4

Popular Rallies in Egypt

The Preparatory Committee of the Arab peoples con-
ference will hold a meeting on November 17.

Arab political figures from various countries
will attend to decide on complete boycotting of U.S. goods,
culture and arts.

The permanent bar association bureau will meet
on November 10 and the Permanent Bureau of Arab teachers
will meet on November 14 for the same purpose.

Members of the two bureaux will participate in the
expanded preparatory meeting in the form of a popular
rally.

Al Akhbar P.4

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Important Meeting Between
Zayyat And Pompidou

Pompidou Received Sadat's
Message

Zayyat Explains Egypt's Stand To
French President And Says Arabs
Appreciate French Attitude

President Georges Pompidou of France yesterday received Dr. Mohamed Hassan El Zayyat, the Presidential Adviser for seventy minutes at the Elysées Palace in Paris.

Dr. Zayyat handed the French leader a private message from President Anwar El Sadat dealing with the latest developments of the Middle East situation.

Stressing the dramatic situation in the Middle East, Dr. Zayyat said afterwards "for us it is a matter of life or death."

Dr. Zayyat, who conferred with French Foreign Minister Michel Jobert earlier yesterday, told reporters that France had a special position in Egypt and the Arab world because of its policy since 1967.

Asked if the Arab oil weapon was going to hit Europe very hard, he replied, "France need not worry."

Dr. Zayyat said his talks with President Pompidou were "very important, very sincere and in great depth."

Dr. Zayyat added: "In Egypt's and President Sadat's views, this is not only a mission to France as such, but also a mission by France which occupied an important place in Europe. The trend of events has confirmed that France took the right stand inside independent Europe."

Arab diplomats in Paris said that one of Dr. Zayyat's missions was to clear up a misunderstanding over Europe being left out of the consultations between the Soviet Union and the United States after the outbreak of the new war in the Middle East.

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Diplomats noted that Dr. Zayyat, in his statement in Paris yesterday, emphasized the role that an independent Europe could play.

President Sadat's adviser said "Europe is our neighbour of the other side of the Mediterranean, and we must consult with the Europeans."

Dr. Zayyat's meeting with Mr. Jobert lasted 70 minutes. The Egyptian envoy then saw French Deputy Foreign Minister Jean de Lipkowski for an hour's talk before coming to the Elysée Palace.

Mr. Jobert flew this evening to Brussels to inform France's Common Market partners of the outcome of Dr. Zayyat's mission in Paris.

The Common Market Foreign Ministers were meeting last night to discuss the situation in the Middle East and the oil boycott to Holland.

Dr. Zayyat will leave Paris tomorrow for London to meet with Edward Heath, the British Prime Minister and Sir Alec Douglas Home, the British Foreign Secretary.

In London, Home said his talks with Dr. Zayyat would provide a good opportunity for discussing how to surmount some difficulties before starting peace talks.

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Tahseen Beshir Appointed Ghorbal's
Assistant

A Republican Decree was issued yesterday appointing Tahseen Beshir as Assistant to Ashraf Ghorbal, President's Press Adviser.

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