Secretary of State Dean Acheson told his first press conference here today that there was nothing he could say about possible United States recognition of Israel now that the Israeli elections have taken place and a permanent government is being formed. He said that the matter was properly one with-in the Jurisdiction of the President.
Presidential press secretary Charles G. Ross was asked about current reports that full recognition for Israel is imminent. He replied that there was nothing further he could add to what has already been said.
Secretary Acheson told his press conference he had no information about the status of American citizens who have been fighting with Israeli forces. A reporter told him that there had been suggestions that their passports might be taken up.
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