Foreign Relations of the United States, 1955–1957, Arab-Israeli Dispute, January 1–July 26, 1956, Volume XV

428. Telegram From the Consulate General at Jerusalem to the Department of State¹

Jerusalem, July 6, 1956—6 p.m.

9. Burns informed Amman’s 8.² At 1130 time he had no reports of troop movements in Jordan, but said this not conclusive as UN observers do not operate throughout Jordan. He is investigating and if movements a fact, will telephone Nuwwar to advise caution. He does not plan proceed Amman.

Burns surprised alleged effect his talk July 2 with Hussein and Nuwwar. Their immediate reaction was acceptance warning, agreement caution indicated. Nuwwar explicitly said he would order no troop movements. Burns repeated this conversation to Fawzi and Gohar July 3.³ He does not see how his statements either occasion could be interpreted as alleged. He is also puzzled at two day lapse between his conversation Hussein and Jordan troop movements reported Amman’s 8.

Sabini

1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 684A.85/7–656. Secret; Priority. Received at 9:02 a.m., July 7. Repeated to Amman and Tel Aviv.
2. Document 424.
3. See Document 425.