Editorial Note
Some time after June 11, but before June 20, General Riley made available to the Legation in Beirut an analysis, originally prepared for United Nations use, of some of his actions in the Huleh matter following passage of the Security Council resolution of May 18. The last paragraph of this analysis follows:
“When it was learned that Palestine Land Dev Co cld work on certain Israeli lands without infringing on Arab land, Chief of Staff requested Palestine Land Development Co. to again stop all work on June 5, 1951 in demilitarized zone in accordance with S/2157 [the resolution of May 18], until chairman had opportunity to check whether lands on which work resumed May 24 cld be considered as Arab-owned. This investigation was completed and permission granted Palestine Land Dev Co to proceed with work on June 11, 1951, since lands not considered to be Arab-owned. This action based on Art 5 as interpreted by explanatory note.” (Summary transmitted to the Department in telegram 786, from Beirut, June 20; 330/6–2051)