The World - News from April 9, 1985
Despite leftist opposition, Israel is likely to accept an invitation from the United States to assist in research on space-based defenses against missiles, a government source said. The plan is favored by Prime Minister Shimon Peres, who wants to encourage economic recovery by shifting Israeli investment to high technology, the source said, adding that Cabinet approval may not be required because no formal accord is involved. The United States has asked 17 nations to join the program.
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