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Arab States Ban U.S. Film,’ben Hur’; Object to Israeli Actress

The Arab League boycott committee today announced in Damascus that all Arab League states will ban the Hollywood film “Ben Hur” because its leading lady is the Israeli actress Haya Harareet. The Syrian Government of the United Arab Republic has banned all Edward G. Robinson movies throughout the province, it was reported here today. The […]

December 9, 1959
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The Arab League boycott committee today announced in Damascus that all Arab League states will ban the Hollywood film “Ben Hur” because its leading lady is the Israeli actress Haya Harareet.

The Syrian Government of the United Arab Republic has banned all Edward G. Robinson movies throughout the province, it was reported here today. The Ministry of Culture and National Guidance accused the Hollywood Jewish actor of “pro-Zionist activities.”

Dr. Billy Graham, American Evangelist, is no longer welcome in the state of Jordan, Amman radio made known here today. The Jordanian Government charged Dr. Graham had participated in “pro-Israel activities including money-raising.”

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