1.   Mindful of recent events in Dakar, these officials believed that Allied interests would best be served by maintaining a working relationship with Vichy administrators.

2.   In the past, both nations have rejected such demands, saying Palestinian interests were being served by maintaining ties with Israel.

3.   The two nations have in the past rejected such demands, saying Palestinian interests are being served by maintaining ties with Israeli leaders.

4.   There is reason to question, therefore, whether the best interests of the United Nations are served by maintaining at considerable public expense a toothless court.