357.AC/8–851: Circular telegram
The Secretary of State to Certain Diplomatic and Consular Offices 1
118. Shld you be queried concerning unfortunate press reports from UN sources Jlem to effect US is preparing “vast scheme aimed at solution Palestine problem” you may say that these reports completely erroneous. Fact is US in line its obligations as member UN and PCC has instr its rep PCC to suggest more authoritative and direct role on part of PCC than heretofore assumed re solution Palestine question (Deptels Jslm 137 June 12 Unpal 2702 and 7 [4] Jul 7 Unpal 276).3 It understood PCC presently considering possibilities such new approach in Paris. Any proposals to parties, however, will be responsibility of PCC and will have been worked out by that UN org.
FYI as result query Israel Emb Wash re press reports, Dept explained foregoing to Israel Emb Rep. Expressed hope Israel wld accept any invitation extended without requiring submission detailed agenda beforehand. Said solution smallest aspect Palestine problem wld be constructive step forward and hoped Israel wld forego past insistence on “orthodox approach”.
- Drafted by Mr. Waldo; cleared by UNP; authorized for transmission and signed for the Secretary by Mr. G. L. Jones. Sent to Amman, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Beirut, Damascus, Jidda, Baghdad, and Cairo. Repeated for information to London, Paris (for Ambassador Palmer), and Ankara.↩
- Ante, p. 714.↩
- Ante, p. 753.↩