Office of the Historian

101. Telegram From the Embassy in Egypt to the Department of State1

Cairo,May 20, 1955—5 p.m.

1750. In view Nasser’s reaction Stevenson approach regarding high level talks with Israelis (mytel 17492) broader matters regarding Israel did not arise. However I understand Stevenson message to FonOff states very specifically his view Alpha clearly impossible for time being. While I fear (and Embassy staff feels certain) this most probably the case, it my present intention have another try in few days.

It interesting Nasser accused members British Embassy spreading rumors against him of late in much same manner he spoke to me regarding activities of Americans. He also showed resentment that Stevenson “had taken the lead” in keeping Western diplomats away from airport upon his return.3

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  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 684A.86/5–2055. Top Secret; Alpha; Limit Distribution;Noforn. Received at 11:56 p.m. Repeated to London.↩
  2. See footnote 3, Document 99.↩
  3. Reference is to Nasser’s return from the Afro-Asian Conference at Bandung.↩