501.BB Palestine/1–849: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Special Representative of the United States in Israel (McDonald), at Tel Aviv
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13. Re USUN telegram 13 Jan 81 repeated to you today call immediately on FonMin and state that this Govt profoundly hopes that reported continuance of military operations by Israeli forces after cease fire deadline has no basis in fact. You should add that this Govt was most gratified yesterday to hear PGI representative assure SC Palestine Committee of Israel’s pacific intent, its willingness to abide by cease fire and to negotiate across the board with Egypt under UN auspices. Conclude by saying that your Govt hopes immediate assurances can be given by PGI reaffirming this official statement.
Repeated London as 94, Cairo as 28, USUN 12.
- Not printed; it advised of information from Mr. Bunche concerning an Egyptian protest that the Israelis had moved into Egyptian territory after the cease-fire deadline and were still there. The telegram also transmitted the Acting Mediator’s request that the United States make representations to Tel Aviv to persuade the Israelis to make immediate withdrawal (501.BB Palestine/1–849).↩