Editorial Note
The Governments of Israel and Egypt, at Rhodes on February 24, signed a General Armistice Agreement, the first agreement signed between Israel and an Arab neighbor. The text is published in United Nations, Official Records of the Security Council, Fourth Tear (hereinafter identified as SC, 4th yr., Special Supplement No. 3).
Cairo reported, on March 2, that “public reaction in Egypt hostile to the signature of the Israeli-Egyptian armistice signed at Rhodes on February 24 has been practically nil with no disturbances or demonstration[s] as originally feared by many informed persons and security officials. While criticism has been barred from the press by government directive no indirect criticism, even by the opposition press, has yet appeared. The press has, in fact, devoted itself to statements up holding the valor and honor of the Egyptian Army and calling attention to Egypt’s respect and support for international organizations working for peace. The view is taken that the military experience gained in the Palestinian affair has more than compensated for sacrifices involved.” (Airgram 260, 501.BB Palestine/3–249)