Yosef Govrin
Assistant Director-General for Eastern Europe in the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1989–1993.
Israel/Foreign Ministry
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- 17.12.1989Letter from the Assistant Director-General for Eastern Europe, Yosef Govrin, to the Director-General of the Foreign Ministry, Reuven MerhavEast German overtures towards Israel, including public statements in press interviews. Govrin believes that the GDR sees Israel and world Jewry as potential allies against plans for German reunification.
sent signatory - 10.7.1990Memorandum from the Assistant Director-General for Eastern Europe, Yosef Govrin, to the Director-General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Reuven MerhavA summary of the pros and cons of establishing diplomatic relations with East Germany on the eve of reunification. West Germany favours the step. It would be a diplomatic coup towards the Arabs, but would not solve the problem of Israel's material demands.
sent signatory