Israeli requests for arms and economic assistance; the question of refugees, the problem of Jordan River water diversion; and Prime Minister Ben Gurion’s visit to the United States, March 9–13, 1960


181. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Israel

Source: Department of State, Central Files, 784A.5611/12–3160. Secret; Priority. Drafted by Meyer, cleared with Jones and Farley, and initialed by Merchant. Repeated to London and Paris.