867N.01/8–1648
The Secretary of State to the Special Representative of the United States in Israel ( McDonald )
Dear McDonald: Thanks for your letter of August 16.1 I am glad to have your general impressions regarding the prospects of recognition by Great Britain, France, Italy and Greece.
Regarding the present truce, the President and I have received and discussed your telegram no. 70 of August 24.2 As a lengthy telegraphic reply will be sent to you shortly, I will not comment on this subject in this letter, other than to express the conviction that the truce is a necessity to any hope for a peaceful settlement and the present evident aggressive tendencies of the Israeli Government to capitalize to the limit on military advantages, real and anticipated, is bound to have unfortunate results where a more conservative course can well lead to a settlement advantageous to that Government.
Faithfully yours,