King Hussein of Jordan today summoned former Premier Tewfik Abdul Huda and asked him to form a new government following the sudden resignation yesterday of the entire Jordanian Cabinet as a result of a note delivered on Saturday by British Charge d’Affaires John Richmond advising Jordan to accept the United Nations invitation for direct talks with Israel on the border situation.
It was confirmed here today that such a note was presented to the Amman government, but the belief was expressed in official British, circles that the note was not responsible for the fall of the Jordanian Cabinet. The note was prepared by the Embassy staff in Amman and was designed to make clear the United Kingdom’s position as the Security Council prepared to resume discussion of the problem, it was stated here.
It is believed here that a British note has also been handed the Israel Government. This one, it is understood, suggested that Israel return to participation in the Israel-Jordan Mixed Armistice Commission.
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