784A.5/8–2254: Telegram
No. 874
The Acting Secretary
of State to the Embassy in
Israel
109. Urtel 190.1 Department concurs fully with line you took with Eban. If suitable opportunity arises you may wish express Eban Department’s disappointment that his reaction to lengthy exchanges views with Secretary and others has not been more constructive. General tenor Eban’s “four-point policy” appears tantamount to recommendation Israel Government take little heed of United States advice regarding timing and tactics toward our common objectives of peace and stability in Near East. . . . Eban plays such important role in conveying thinking this government to his own, that it is hoped he would wish impress upon IG sincerity Secretary’s assurances and depth of support that lies behind them in America’s general desire for security and peace for and [Page 1630] within area. America’s security is deeply involved [as] well as Israel’s. It would be disappointment American people if Israel were to continue in its endeavors block our attempts encourage certain Near East leaders who are seeking identify their peoples’ destiny with that of Free World.