Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, The Near and Middle East, Volume IX, Part 1

784A.5/7–2854: Telegram

No. 845
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Israel

confidential

Washington, July 28, 1954—5:43 p.m.

46. Dept approves general lines exposition set forth Embtels 91¹ and 95² with following qualifications:

While alteration relative arms strength NE countries may result from Western policies over next decade to extent Israel may not continue dominate area militarily, no intention increase Arab capabilities to point where Israel’s security threatened. Would not be in US or free world interest induce conflagration in area it endeavoring stabilize vis-à-vis Soviet.

No reference should be made reaffirmation or expansion Tripartite Declaration.

Suggest inclusion appropriate points Eytan statement Embtel 88³ in list references Embtel 95. May be useful contrast confidence which USG has placed in Israel, on basis which USG has assisted Israel economically and politically, with most disappointing lack reciprocal trust on part Israel.

Assume you will cover points re Banat Ya’qub Deptel 41.⁴

Dulles

1. Supra.
2. See footnote 3, supra.
3. Telegram 88 from Tel Aviv, July 26, not printed, summarized a radio address delivered on July 25 by Walter Eytan concerning Israel’s attitude toward the possible British evacuation of Suez. (641.71/7–2654)
4. Document 843.