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The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Israel 1
76. Dept’s attitude toward Suez question (urtel 67 Jul 20)2 as expressed recent Deptels based on Dept’s views intrinsic merits of case and not from dissatisfaction Israel record re compliance SC res May 18. Dept has however pointed out to Israel reps that clean hands re Huleh situation wld strengthen Israel’s position on Suez. While Dept concerned over Israel’s noncompliance Huleh res, we do not wish make formal representations this matter until Riley has submitted his final report. Dept understands Riley wishes postpone submission this report until after Israel elections order avoid possibility Huleh issue being [Page 799] used as polit football in election campaign. After submission Riley report Dept plans instr you take lead re Huleh, and Dept will backstop with Eban. Meanwhile, you shld stress informally to Israel Auths on appropriate occasion importance Israel’s full compliance with SC res May 18.
Re Embtels 59 and 60 Jul 20,3 US assumes Israel will comply with this request Chief of Staff in accord SC res May 18, which states SC considers it inconsistent with objectives and intent Armistice Agreement to fail respect requests Chairman MAC as they relate to his obligations under Art Five.