784A.56/4–750: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Israel
167. Re AP report Apr 6 that US Govt has tentatively rejected request of Israeli Govt for US military equipment, Departmental spokesman making following statement today:
“The report that the US Govt has tentatively rejected the request of the Israeli Govt for American military equipment is untrue. The Israeli Govt’s recent request for permission to purchase additional military equipment is under consideration by the responsible agencies of the Govt and no final decision has as yet been taken pending complete examination of the factors involved.”