Well-informed Israeli circles here felt today it is clear that this country’s main immediate concern, as a result of the Syrian putsch following so closely after the Iraqi events of a month ago, centers on the effects these moves may have on Jordan and on Israel’s security vis-a-vis Jordan.
It was evident from developments in Jordan, as viewed from Israel, that the Amman Government fears revolution–although a revolt there may not be of a pro-Nasserite nature, Jordan was quick, like Egypt, to recognize the new Syrian Government. But there seemed to be possibilities that that recognition does not imply a pro-Nasser policy.
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