The Israeli-Transjordan armistice talks opened here formally today with a nine-minute Joint session at which acting U.N. mediator Ralph J. Bunche was elected chairman, the credentials of the members of both delegations were presented and a seven-point agenda was adopted. Following the conclusion of this business, Dr. Bunche made a short, formal speech of welcome to the delegates.
The atmosphere at the brief session was strained and the Arab delegates refused to be introduced to their Jewish counterparts. The Trans Jordanians filed out immediately after the session was concluded. In view of this attitude, Reuven Shiloah, head of the Israeli delegation, prepared to fly back to Tel Aviv for consultations with his government.
However, a more favorable light was cast on the situation tonight when Dr. Bunche Issued a communique announcing that Shiloah and Sudki Jundi, chief of the Arab group, met informally in Dr. Bunche’s room this evening.
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