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First Large-Scale Conference of Israel and Jordan Military Chiefs Held in Jerusalem

May 3, 1950
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Twenty-five Israol and Trans jordan military commanders met in Jerusalem today and discussed various measures to put an end to "frontier incidents." This was the first large-scale conference held by military representatives of both countries, which are officially still at war.

The conference agreed to establish joint frontier posts. Details will be discussed at a special meeting set for May 15. The parley also decided to improve communications and cooperation between the Arab Legion of Transjordan and the civil police of Israel in order to check infiltration of maraudors and thieves into their respective territories.

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