Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Near East, South Asia, and Africa, Volume VI

501.BB. Palestine/7–1549: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in the United Kingdom

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priority

Washington, July 23, 1949—2 p. m.

2582. Brit Emb Rep (Embtel 2790 July 15)¹ recently discussed Brit suggestions outlined Deptel 2432 July 13 with Dept. Brit stated they were prepared to approach Arab States, France and Turkey re these various points. Dept suggested, however, that it might be wise temporarily to postpone such approach (except for Gaza strip proposal which was currently being discussed by Brit Emb Cairo with Egyptian officials) until Brit and ourselves had agreed more precisely on form and substance of approach. Brit Emb seeking further views FonOff on certain points.

It may not therefore be necessary for Wright to raise proposal with Bevin for time being. Pls inform Dept re current Brit views on Gaza strip proposal.

Acheson

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