Hussein says Arab chiefs in effect recognize Israel

September 24, 1982

King Hussein of Jordan acknowledges that Middle East resolutions adopted by the Arab summit meeting in Morocco amound to recognition of Israel, the Financial Times newspaper said.

But the King said the question of "which Israel?" had been raised at the summit earlier thia month -- "Israel as it stands now, implying the virtual annexation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, or Israel that the world feels should be recognized?" he asked.