867N.01/2–847: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Smith) to the Secretary of State
344. Marking first direct Soviet comment on present Palestine crisis, Izvestia International Review February 8 indicates British evacuation of women and children is prelude to military action to enforce four-fold partition of Palestine under which British could retain control. Review states such action part of further plan for detachment of northern section of Palestine and its incorporation in Greater Syria.1 Such reshuffling of states to suit British strategic plan, Review claims, is in conflict with interests of peoples of Arab state.
Beirut repeat to Arab capitals.
Department please repeat to London as Moscow’s 41 and Beirut.