Foreign Relations of the United States, 1950, The Near East, South Asia, and Africa, Volume V

684A.85/8–150: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Legation in Jordan ¹

confidential

Washington, August 3, 1950—8 p. m.

22. Urtel 28, Aug 1. Dept believes such proposals as Israel–Jordan high level military talks or inclusion political reps on MAC do not conflict with PCC efforts achieve overall settlement. On contrary Dept believes that they are complementary. Dept fears present border frictions may prejudice chances PCC success in bringing parties together and believes implementation these proposals will tend create atmosphere more conducive successful negotiations. Dept agrees, however, that appearance pressing proposals upon parties might have unfavorable results, and believes gradual development should be permitted.

Acheson

1. This telegram was repeated to Arab capitals, London, Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem (for Mr. Palmer).