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867N.01/3–2449: Telegram

The Chargé in Transjordan (Stabler) to the Secretary of State

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Amman, March 24, 1949—5 p. m.

130. Herewith summary agreement referred to in Legtel 129 March 24:

1.
Israel agrees to taking over by Arab Legion on Iraqi front.
2.
Demarcation lines to be as in map attached to agreement (map signed by Transjordan and Israeli representatives).
3.
Agreement to be implemented in following stages: (a) In area west of road from Baqa to Jaljuliya (MR 145173) and from there to east of Qfarqasim—within five weeks after signature general armistice agreement; (b) In area of Wadiara (MR 153209) north of line from Baqa to Zububa (MR 171217)—within seven weeks after signature GAA; (c) All other areas—within fifteen weeks after signature GAA.
4.
“Israel, for its part, has made similar changes for benefit of Transjordan” (This is clause without meaning but according to Transjordan representatives included for sake Arab public opinion. Transjordan representatives hope later to change “has made” to “will make”).
5.
Transjordan guarantees for all Iraqi forces in Palestine and agrees their number to be included in formula governing reduction of forces in GAA.
6.
Armistice demarcation line in GAA to be based on positions held on date signature cease-fire agreement as certified by UN.
7.
Agreement to be considered revision of GAA to be signed at Rhodes.
8.
In case of villages affected inhabitants entitled to full rights of residence, property and freedom. If they leave may take livestock and moveable property and receive without delay full compensation for land they leave behind (Transjordan representatives believe this also empty clause).
9.
Israel will pay to Transjordan cost of 20 kilos of first class road in compensation for loss of road between Tulkarm and Qalqiliya.
10.
Mixed committee of two representatives from each party and chairman appointed by UN chief staff to peg out lines under this agreement.
11.
Agreement not to be published without consent both parties nor “shall it in any way prejudice an ultimate political settlement between the parties.”
12.
Agreement subject ratification Transjordan Prime Minister, ratification to be communicated in writing to Israel not later than March 30. Failing ratification agreement null and void and without effect.

Agreement signed March 23 for “Hashemite Jordan Kingdom” by Fellah Pasha Medadha and Hussein Sirraj and for “State of Israel” by Eytan, Yadin and Dayan.

Sent Department 130, repeated Baghdad 28, Beirut 25 for USDel PCC Pouched Jerusalem.

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