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Mideast / Lebanese Raid Aftermath #25348

ABC Evening News for Friday, Apr 13, 1973
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(Studio) United Nations Security Council continues to debate Israeli raid into Lebanon against Arab terrorists. Lebanon says supports Palestinian claims to recover Israeli occupied territory, but has given Palestinians no direct mil. assistance. Raid forced resignation Lebanon's Premier Yasir Arafat, Palestinian leader, threatens reprisals for raid and accuses CIA of helping Israelis.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner

(NYC) [US Ambassador to United Nations John SCALI - denies United States involved.] [Lebanese Ambassador to UN Edouard GHORRA - says Araf at making charges against US, not Lebanon.]
REPORTER: No reporter given

(DC) [Assistant Secretary of State Joseph SISCO - feels majority Arabs moderate and Black September movement not representative. Feels negotiations in Mideast still possible.]
REPORTER: Ted Koppel

Reporter(s):
Koppel, Ted;
Reasoner, Harry
Duration:
00:03:30

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