The British Cabinet met here today on the question of recognition of Israel. The evening press reported that Foreign Secretary Bevin is ready to grant de facto recognition to the Jewish state if the Israeli-Egyptian armistice talks at Rhodes conclude successfully.
British de jure recognition will be granted to Israel only after the frontiers between the Jewish state and the neighboring Arab countries are defined and peace is formally concluded, the press predicted. Following the granting of de jure recognition, Britain will enter into a treaty with Israel which, together with separate alliances with the Arab states, is expected to provide a basis for a future security system in the Middle East, it is reported.
The Foreign Office today revealed that it has been kept Informed by the French Government with regard to France’s Intention of granting de facto recognition to Israel. “The British and the French Governments have been in touch for a long Period over this subject,” the Foreign Office spokesman said.
The Arab Office here today asked the British Government to lift its embargo on the shipment of arms to the Arab states In the light of the decision to release the detained Jews on Cyprus. “There is not the slightest doubt that the entry of the Cyprus Jew to Israel will constitute an increase in the military strength of the Jewish armed forces,” the statement said.
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