501.BB Palestine/9–1949: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Israel
605. Dept concerned re reaction Israeli Govt to PCC proposals for permanent internatl regime in Jerusalem. Israelis have apparently rejected plan without even giving it thorough consideration which we believe it deserves. Discuss matter with FonOff and point out PCC has made diligent efforts reconcile position both parties and its conclusions have not been reached as result arbitrary decision. On contrary, they have been prepared only after careful thought and study of situation and represent PCC’s considered views as to practical approach to internationalization of Jerusalem. We hope Israeli Govt will give proposals most serious consideration and whatever objections they may have to plan will be presented to GA in conciliatory spirit which will assist GA in putting into effect desires of world community re Jerusalem.1
- This telegram was repeated to Paris, London, Ankara, Amman, Jerusalem, and New York. Chargé Ford discussed the subject matter of the message with Mr. Shiloah on September 23. The following day, he advised the Department that the Israeli spokesman left “no doubt either about his own disagreement with PCC plan or about his government’s determination to oppose it.” (telegram 710 from Tel Aviv, 501.BB Palestine/9–2449)↩