501.BB Palestine/9–349: Telegram
Mr. John C. Ross to the Secretary of State
1045. Letter from Eban received today stated that Israeli representative on Egyptian-Israeli MAC August 29 raised question embargo at Suez. By two to one vote MAC decided it was entitled request Egyptians not interfere with cargoes passing through Suez. Eban reports Egyptian stated he could not discuss matter MAC since it was outside its province. Eban states, however, that Egyptian representative indicated informally that all restrictions would be lifted except for war material.