552. Circular Telegram From the Department of State to Certain Diplomatic Missions 1

372. FYI We have reports from USUN Soviets advising Arab States “hold out until Soviet volunteers arrive”. Appears Soviets endeavoring impress upon Arabs that US will not insist that Israeli withdraw from Egyptian territory. It not clear whether Soviets will try place “volunteers” in Arab States even if cease-fire continues and UN forces dispatched to area. End FYI.

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Suggest Chiefs of Mission Arab States approach Governments at highest level soonest to inform them that President today addressed message to PM Ben Gurion urging him act Pursuant UN resolution with respect prompt withdrawal Israeli forces from Egyptian territory. US will continue to use its full influence obtain compliance UN resolutions relating Near East crisis. We firmly believe solution lies in UN action and injection of foreign forces outside context UN could gravely exacerbate present situation and do irreparable harm.

Hoover
  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 684A.86/11–756. Secret; Niact. Drafted and approved by Rountree who signed for Hoover. Sent to Beirut, Cairo, Baghdad, Damascus, Amman, and Jidda. Repeated to Tel Aviv and USUN.