684A.85/5–1950: Telegram

The Ambassador in Israel (McDonald) to the Secretary of State

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380. Shiloah with Kollek at residence May 19 told me message was received from Amman May 16 inquiring re Shiloah return. Latter expects date for meeting with King to be fixed within few days. Shiloah emphatic King must personally participate during early stages negotiations if these are to succeed; later they might be transferred to PCC offices Geneva.

Sent Department 380, repeated Jerusalem 35, Department pass Amman 38, Moscow 28, Geneva 30, London 84.

McDonald