Foreign Relations of the United States, 1946, The Near East and Africa, Volume VII

867N.01/7–2246: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Harriman)

secret
us urgent

Washington, July 23, 1946—7 p.m.

5572. For Grady. Urtel 6913 July 22. We have no objection to Brit draft reply to Arab note of June 19. We are glad Brit not binding themselves to stop immigration into Palestine pending end of negotiations as requested by Syrian note to Brit copy of which furnished Dept in Emb despatch 827 June 25.⁶

We consider US commitment consult Arabs and Jews was discharged by our invitation May 20 for their views. However, we remain open for consultation by any and all interested parties whenever they desire.

We do not believe we should participate forthcoming negotiations between Brit, Jews and Arabs.

Byrnes

6. Not printed.